AVELEY have announced five first team players have signed new long term deals at the club and the team has also been strengthened by the signing of attacking midfielder Fletcher Alexander-Hubbard on an initial one month loan from National League side Braintree Town.

Club Captain Ryan Henshaw, attacking midfielder Ollie Peters, winger George Saunders, young midfielder Louis Reynolds and striker Chris Harris are those who have agreed to long term deals keeping them to summer 2027.

Aveley Football Club Chairman Craig Johnson said: "We are pleased that Ryan, George, Ollie and Chris have joined Louis in agreeing longer term deals which has seen them commit to Aveley FC until the end of the 2026/27 season.

"After a turbulent season last year, I felt with the work Brett and his staff have put in to assemble a good squad, we need a base to take forward for the rest of this season and into the summer and beyond.

"I am pleased to see the loyalty shown by these lads and an appreciation of what we are all trying to achieve."

Manager Brett Munyard added: "I am delighted to have five of the current boys tied down for next season.

"One of our key objectives was stability and this now shows our intent not just for the present but for the future too."

Alexander-Hubbard began his career with Upminster Park Rovers before moving to West Ham United in 2014. After spending seven years with the club, he chose to take up a scholarship with EFL League Two side Swindon Town ahead of the 2021–22 campaign. He made his debut two years later in an EFL Trophy match, against Reading.

After departing Swindon Town, Hubbard chose to join Isthmian League North Division side Brightlingsea Regent. After making a strong start to life in Essex, he was rewarded with a new contract running until June 2025.

Fletcher Alexander-Hubbard. Picture by Kicks & Clicks.

Alexander-Hubbard went on to conclude the season with 15 goals and 11 assists to his name as Brightlingsea Regent reached the Isthmian League North Division play-off final, before departing the club at the end of the season.

In July 2025, Fletcher joined National League side Braintree Town for an undisclosed fee, and recently joined Brentwood Town in September on a one month loan.