Canvey Island continue their preparations for the new season on Tuesday 28th July as they welcome Aveley to the Steve's Taxis Stadium for the Gulls' penultimate pre-season fixture. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm, with another competitive test awaiting Garry Kimble's side as preparations continue ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

The visitors enjoyed a strong 2025/26 campaign in the Isthmian Premier Division, finishing in the play-off places after an impressive season. Aveley's promotion hopes were ended in the play-off semi-finals with defeat to Brentwood Town, but the Millers will once again be aiming to challenge towards the top end of the division this season. Tuesday's encounter provides another valuable opportunity to build match sharpness and momentum ahead of the new league campaign.

The Gulls head into the fixture looking to bounce back from an entertaining 4-3 defeat to Brentwood Town in their last pre-season outing. In an open and action-packed contest, Canvey created plenty of opportunities and showed their attacking quality throughout, but Brentwood edged the seven-goal thriller. Despite the result, the match provided another important step in the squad's pre-season preparations, with valuable minutes in the legs and plenty of positives to build upon ahead of the visit of the Millers.

Supporters can expect another competitive evening as two sides continue their preparations for the new campaign. With the start of the league season fast approaching, both teams will be looking to fine-tune their performances in what promises to be an entertaining encounter under the lights at the Steve's Taxis Stadium.

Match Details
Fixture: Canvey Island vs Aveley

Competition: Pre-Season Friendly

Date: Tuesday 28 July

Kick-off: 8pm

Venue: Steve's Taxis Stadium

We look forward to welcoming supporters to the Steve's Taxis Stadium for our penultimate pre-season outing. Your backing throughout pre-season is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see a strong crowd this evening as the Gulls continue to take steps towards the new season.

Directions to the Steves Taxis Stadium (SS8 7PX);

By Car:
Exit M25 at Junction 30 and take the A13 towards Southend. You will reach a series of mini roundabouts. At these roundabouts, take the A130 towards Canvey Island. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit which will keep a sports centre on your right and follow signs for Canvey Island Football Club.

Eventually, you will enter a one way system. Keep left through the one way system and after one mile you will pass the Transport Museum on your right. Park Lane is on the right hand side shortly afterwards, with The Steves Taxis Stadium located in front of you. There is plenty of parking outside the ground.

By Train:
Benfleet Station is 40 minutes from London Fenchurch Street and 50 minutes from London Liverpool Street on the C2C line. The station is 5 miles from the ground. There is a taxi rank around the back of the station. Alternatively, you can use the frequent bus service from the front of the station.

By Bus:
You can use the number 22 or 27 bus to be dropped directly outside Park Lane. Alternatively, you can use the number 21 or 21A to be dropped by the sea wall. From here, continue walking in the direction you travelled across some playing fields, and you will see The Steve’s Taxis Stadium on your left.

Kick off for this fixture is at 8pm.