PICK of today's (Saturday, 27 December) footballing is 'El Chavico' - where old rivals Grays Athletic and Tilbury clash again.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/sports/grays-athletic-v-tilbury-el-chavico-86459

There's also derby action at Parkside where Aveley FC will face up to tenants Hashtag United at 3pm in the Isthmian Premier.

And in the east of the borough there's a tough test for east Thurrock Community FC, who top the Essex and Suffolk Border League, just a point ahead of Sudbury Sports. The two clash at the Wyldecrest Club in the league;s Knock-out Cip (2pm).