Canvey Island look to take another step further in the Emirates FA Cup this weekend as they host Isthmian North side Felixstowe & Walton United at the Steves Taxis Stadium in the 2nd Qualifying Round.

Our Opponents

The Seasiders are a familiar name to the Gulls, with the two having competed in the Isthmian North for two fulls seasons together, along with two seasons curtailed by Covid-19. Our last meeting came back in the 21/22 playoffs, with the Gulls winning the semi-final clash 3-1 to progress to the final, in which they'd ultimately gain promotion.

Whilst Canvey have spent the last few years in the Isthmian Premier, Felixstowe have remained an ever present force in the North, regularly challenging for the playoffs, but finding themselves just a step short of promotion to Step 3 of the Non League Pyramid. They went close again last season, finishing 3rd in the table but falling short in a playoff semi again, as they were defeated on penalties by eventual winners Bowers & Pitsea.

They've started the new season on a positive note though, with 9 points from 4 games at the time of writing, seeing them sit 3rd in a still compact table. They reached the 2nd Qualifying Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy on Saturday, defeating Basildon United 4-2 at home, and in their journey to this round of the cup, they've already knocked out Bury Town and Leverstock Green.

They've maintained a strong core of Isthmian North talent since our last meeting, with players like Zak Brown, Billy Holland and Stuart Ainsley all mainstays in the side. Up front, their biggest threat comes in the form of Charlie Warren, with marksman already on 11 goals in all competitions.

The Gulls
Canvey meanwhile, came up short in the league once again last weekend, as they found themselves on the wrong end of another 3-2 defeat, this time to Dulwich Hamlet.

Despite levelling the game twice thanks to goals from Jamie Salmon and debutant Jaxon Brown, a red card for Salmon coupled with a controversial late winner for the visitors saw the Gulls finish the game empty handed, as their struggle for league form goes on.

In the last round of the cup, they overcame a stubborn Milton Keynes Irish side 2-1 thanks to a late Tobi Tinubu winner, and they'll hope that home advantage and higher ranking can play favour again to take another step closer to the 1st Round Proper.

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Yellow Army, thank you for your excellent support on what was regrettably another difficult afternoon.

Despite the missing form on the pitch, your class in the stands has been a permanent fixture, and we'll need you once more against another tricky opponent.

Let's make Park Lane a fortress once more.

Come on you Gulls!

Kick Off - 3:00pm

Admission Prices
Adults - £12
Concessions - £8
U16s - £3*

*Accompanied by an Adult.

Please Note!
Season Tickets are not valid for this FA competition.

Merchandise
We'll have a range of club merchandise on sale in the clubhouse, including the new 24/25 kits!

Parking
Parking at the Steves Taxi's Stadium is free to all but limited to first come / first serve. Additional parking can be found on the adjacent side roads, but please be mindful of our neighbours if using this option. Parking on Park Lane itself is also strongly advised against.

In The Clubhouse
We have a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks stocked in the clubhouse.

We also have live football on our big screens in the bar, including:

12:30pm
Southampton vs Manchester United
Millwall vs Luton Town

5:30pm
Aston Villa vs Everton