Rayleigh Town FC will host league leaders Hutton FC this Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Aspect Arena in Essex for a match that could help decide the path to promotion. This top-of-the-table clash in the Eastern Counties Football League (Thurlow Nunn) Division One South is expected to draw a large crowd as both local teams compete for a spot in a higher division.
Rayleigh manager Rob Hodgson is preparing his team to take on the league’s most potent attacking side, who are led at first-team level by Hutton manager Matt Singh. According to the Thurlow Nunn League official coverage and the Research Dossier, Hutton currently hold a slim lead at the top, while Rayleigh remain strong contenders to push for promotion by the end of the season.
The game takes place at the Aspect Arena (Thames Road) on Canvey Island, where Rayleigh Town currently groundshare and play their home matches alongside Concord Rangers. Both clubs have risen from the Essex Olympian League into Step 6 football in recent seasons, and Hutton FC has expanded its club structure substantially — the club runs dozens of youth and senior teams alongside its first team.
Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM. Tickets are expected to cost £6 for adults and £4 for concessions, with both cash and card accepted at the turnstiles, but readers should confirm admission prices with the clubs before travelling. Fans travelling from Rayleigh are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes early because parking at the ground is limited; overflow parking on Thames Road is commonly used on matchdays.
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