Paul Clayton of Romford tussles with Jack Woodward of Thurrock (Gavin Ellis/TGS)

Essex Senior Cup 3rd round draw

For the third time already this season AFC Hornchurch will face Billericay Town after the pair were drawn against eachother in the Essex Senior Cup Third Round.

In the draw which took place earlier today, the Urchins will host their Conference South rivals on a tie to be played by November 3.

After a 1-1 draw in their opening clash at New Lodge in the league in August, the Blues then got the better of Jimmy McFarlane’s side 3-1 in the FA Cup on September 22.

Elsewhere, Romford will make the short trip to Oakside to face Ryman One North rivals Redbridge, while League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge host Ryman Premier outfit Concord Rangers.

Ilford will hope to earn a place in the fourth round as they welcome Alan Dickens’ Barking to Cricklefield.

Full draw (to be played on or before November 3):

Waltham Forest v Bowers & Pitsea, Tilbury v Basildon United, Ilford v Barking, Canvey Island v Braintree Town, Chelmsford City v Great Wakering Rovers,, Colchester United v Harlow Town, Hullbridge Sports v Heybridge Swifts, Redbridge v Romford, Dagenham & Redbridge v Concord Rangers,, Waltham Abbey v Witham Town, Aveley v Takeley, AFC Hornchurch v Billericay Town, Grays Athletic v East Thurrock United,

Maldon & Tiptree v Stanway Rovers, Southend United v Burnham Ramblers, Thurrock v Brentwood Town