Romford may not be enjoying the best of seasons so far, but they did start on a positive note with a 4-2 away win over West Essex on the opening day — their only win to date. Athletic Newham, similarly, have found league form hard to come by, making this upcoming fixture between the two sides an intriguing one.

The last time these teams met, it was Athletic Newham who came out on top with a convincing 4-1 victory. However, both clubs have undergone significant changes since that clash — particularly in terms of their squads — making this a very different encounter from the last.

With both teams struggling for consistency, this match is wide open and could go either way. It’s an important opportunity for one of them to kick-start their season and gain some much-needed momentum.