SOUTH Essex sports fans have a host of football and rugby clashes to look forward to this weekend.
Southend United welcome league leaders Peterborough United to Roots Hall for a League One encounter on Saturday, while a number of south Essex’s non-league sides are also in action.
Meanwhile, Southend Saxons and Rochford Hundred will go head-to-head in an exciting local derby.
Numerous local rugby clubs will be involved in their own encounters on Saturday.
Find all you need to know about football in south Essex this weekend below.
Southend United v Peterborough United (League One)
Stadium address: Roots Hall, Victoria Avenue, Southend, Essex, SS2 6NQ
Ticket prices (on matchday): Adults £25, seniors (60+) £18, young adults (17-22) £17, students with valid ID £17, juniors (9-16) £12, under-9s £5
Concord Rangers v Woking (National League South)
Stadium address: The Aspect Arena, Thames Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0HH
Ticket prices: Adults £12, concessions £7, juniors (aged 12-16) £3, Members of police, fire brigade, paramedics and West Ham United season ticket holders enter for free
East Thurrock United v St Albans City (National League South)
Stadium address: Rookery Hill, Corringham, Essex, SS17 9LB
Ticket prices: Adults £13, OAP/students £6, children under-16 £3, family ticket (two adults and two children) £25
Basildon United v Peterborough Sports (FA Cup first qualifying round)
Stadium address: The Ho Ho Stadium, Gardiners Close, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3AW
Bowers & Pitsea v Takeley (FA Cup first qualifying round)
Stadium address: Parkside, Park Lane, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4PX
Ticket prices: Adults £10, concessions £5, under-16s £2, under-10s free
Great Wakering Rovers v Wisbech Town (FA Cup first qualifying round)
Stadium address: Burroughs Park, Little Wakering Hall Lane, Great Wakering, Essex, SS3 0HH
Ticket prices: Adults £10, concessions/OAPs/juniors £5
Southend Manor v Stansted (Essex Senior League)
Stadium address: Arena Stadium, Northumberland Crescent, Southend, Essex, SS1 2XB
Ticket prices: Adults £7, concessions £5, under-16s free
Canvey Island v Greenwich Borough (friendly)
Stadium address: The Frost Hire Stadium, Park Lane, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7PX
Ticket prices: Adults/concessions £2, under-16s £1
Meanwhile, two of south Essex’s non-league sides are on the road this weekend.
Hemel Hempstead Town v Billericay Town (National League South)
Stadium address: Vauxhall Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4HW
Ticket prices: Adults £14, concessions £9, under-18s £5 if unaccompanied by a paying adult or £1 if accompanied by a paying adult, under-10s free
Hoddesdon Town v Hullbridge Sports (Essex Senior League)
Stadium address: Lowfield, Park View, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8PH
If you’re more of a rugby fan, here is who is in action this weekend.
Southend Saxons v Rochford Hundred
Address: Warners Bridge Park, Sumpters Way, Southend, Essex, SS2 5RE
Basildon v Woodford
Address: Gardiners Close, Basildon, Essex SS14 3AW
Barking v Canvey Island
Address: Gale Street, Goresbrook, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 4TX
Dagenham v Billericay
Address: The Pavilion, Central Park, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7EJ
Sidcup v Westcliff
Address: Crescent Farm, Sydney Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6RA
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