The Gulls continue their preparations for the new season on Saturday afternoon as they welcome Billericay Town to the Steve's Taxis Stadium, with kick-off at 3pm.

Garry Kimble’s side will be looking to build on a positive opening pre-season outing last weekend, where they played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw against National League South side Ebbsfleet United. Canvey produced a disciplined defensive display throughout the ninety minutes, limiting the visitors to few clear-cut opportunities while giving the squad valuable minutes as preparations for the new campaign gathers pace.

Tomorrow’s visitors arrive having enjoyed an impressive 2025/26 campaign. The Blues secured promotion back to the National League South after finishing third in the Isthmian League Premier Division before producing a successful play-off run, defeating Chatham Town in the semi-finals and Essex rivals Brentwood Town in the final. They'll be aiming to carry that momentum into life at Step 2, making this another excellent test for the Gulls during pre-season.

Meetings between the two Essex clubs are always keenly contested, and another competitive encounter is expected as both managers continue to assess their squads and build fitness ahead of the start of the league season.

Match Details
Fixture: Canvey Island vs Billericay Town

Competition: Pre-Season Friendly

Date: Saturday 11 July

Kick-off: 3:00pm

Venue: Steve's Taxis Stadium

We look forward to welcoming supporters to the Steve's Taxis Stadium for another pre-season friendly. Your backing throughout pre-season is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see a strong crowd on Saturday afternoon as the Gulls continue to take steps towards the new campaign.

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 3pm.