Non League Premier – Isthmian · Regular Season – 13
Saturday 17 October, kickoff 15:00
Chatham Town make the trip away from home this Saturday as they take on Aveley in the Isthmian Premier Division, with a 3pm kick-off getting proceedings underway. With the Chats sitting comfortably in the top half of the table, manager K. Hake will be eager to see his side build on their recent momentum and push further up the standings, while Aveley will be desperate to arrest a troubling run of results on their own patch.
The form guide
3W 2D 6L · GD -1
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6W 0D 4L · GD +9
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Chatham Town head into this fixture in decent shape, having won three of their last five league outings to sit eighth in the Isthmian Premier with 18 points from ten games. Their record of six wins and four defeats reflects a side capable of picking up results, and back-to-back victories in their most recent matches will have done plenty for confidence in the camp. With a form rating of 60% and solid numbers in both attack and defence, the Chats look well-placed to carry that momentum into Saturday’s contest.
Aveley, by contrast, are enduring a difficult spell. D. Scopes’ side have failed to win in their last five matches, picking up just a single draw from that run and suffering four consecutive defeats. That sequence has left them 17th in the table with 11 points, and their statistical ratings across form, attack, and defence all make for uncomfortable reading. The hosts will need to find a significant improvement if they are to trouble a Chatham side that has been in far better nick.
The head-to-head record
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2025 | Non League Premier – Isthmian | Aveley | 0-2 | Chatham Town |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Non League Premier – Isthmian | Chatham Town | 0-1 | Aveley |
The recent history between these two sides is intriguingly balanced. When the teams met at Aveley’s ground in August 2025, it was Chatham Town who came away with the points, winning 2-0 to claim a convincing away victory. However, the most recent encounter between the sides tells a different story — Aveley travelled to Chatham in April 2026 and returned home with a 1-0 win, demonstrating that the hosts are more than capable of causing an upset when the occasion demands it. With one win apiece from the two most recent meetings, neither side can claim a clear psychological edge going into Saturday’s match.
The men in the dugout
Aveley
Chatham TownChatham Town’s K. Hake has his side playing with purpose and structure, and the Chats’ positive recent form is a testament to the work being done on the training ground. With a settled-looking squad and results trending in the right direction, Hake will be looking to keep that upward trajectory going against a side struggling for form. For Aveley, D. Scopes faces the challenge of lifting his players after a demoralising run of results. How he sets his team up to deal with Chatham’s threat could prove decisive.
Players to watch
There are no standout individual scorers from either side to highlight heading into this fixture, meaning the contest could well be decided by collective effort and team shape rather than individual brilliance. For Chatham, the players who have contributed to those back-to-back wins will be looking to carry their confidence into this away day, while Aveley will need contributions from across the pitch if they are to end their winless run. A tight, competitive affair could hinge on a moment of quality from an unlikely source.
The prediction
Bookmaker advice: Double chance : draw or Chatham Town
The numbers paint a fairly clear picture ahead of this one. Chatham Town hold a significant advantage in form, attack, and defensive solidity, and their recent run of results suggests a side with genuine momentum behind them. Aveley’s struggles over the past five matches make them difficult to back with confidence, even with home advantage on their side. That said, the head-to-head record serves as a reminder that Aveley are capable of a result, and the hosts will be determined to make the Chats work hard for anything they get. On balance, a draw or a Chatham Town victory looks the most likely outcome — with the Chats perhaps edging it in what should be a closely contested afternoon in Essex.
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  Cray Wanderers | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 12 |
| 16 |  Whyteleafe | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 12 |
| 17 | Aveley | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 |
| 18 |  Brentwood Town | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -4 | 9 |
| 19 |  Maldon & Tiptree | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -18 | 9 |
Preview data via api-football. Form, head-to-head, standings, manager and prediction figures sourced live at the time of compilation; squad and team-news availability subject to last-minute change.