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Orpington plan for Cray Wanderers home ground
8:27am Monday 20th May 2013
CRAY Wanderers dream of coming home to the Crays has been put on hold – because they might be going to Orpington instead.
Cray avoid the drop but still search for a new home
8:28am Friday 26th April 2013
Cray Wanderers have avoided the drop from the Ryman Premier League.
Cray almost safe despite conceding late goals
6:53am Wednesday 24th April 2013
Cray Wanderers were one minute away from securing their place in the Ryman Premier League again next season before a late goal gave visiting Lewes a 2-2 draw.
Home win helps Cray
7:45am Monday 22nd April 2013
Cray Wanderers breathed a sigh of relief after a thoroughly deserved 2-0 home win versus Hampton & Richmond eased their fears of the drop.
Nervous finish ahead for Cray
8:11am Sunday 14th April 2013
Away defeats against two of the promotion-chasing sides have left Cray Wanderers facing a nervous finish to the season after being dragged deeper into the relegation zone.
Cray still in trouble after home defeat versus Thurrock
9:01am Sunday 7th April 2013
Cray Wanderers slipped down one place to seventeenth in the table and are still caught up with a relegation battle in the final weeks of the season, after losing 1-0 at home to Thurrock on Saturday.
Cray back in business with win at Bury Town
6:59am Thursday 4th April 2013
Cray Wanderers won 2-0 at Bury Town on Wednesday night, to move up to sixteenth in the table.
Cray share the points with Canvey
3:58pm Wednesday 20th March 2013
Superbly-taken goals by Paul Booth for Cray Wanderers and Bradley Woods-Garness for Canvey Island were the highlight of a nailbiting 1-1 draw at Hayes Lane on Tuesday night.
Another win for Cray away
7:43am Sunday 10th March 2013
Cray Wanderers won 4-2 at Metropolitan Police on Saturday.
Wingate win as Cray self-destruct
6:29am Wednesday 6th March 2013
Cray Wanderers self-destructed and lost 4-3 at home to fellow-strugglers Wingate & Finchley on Tuesday night.
Cray make their point against Leiston
6:32am Monday 4th March 2013
Cray Wanderers moved two places up the table to sixteenth after gaining a point in Sunday's 0-0 draw at home to Leiston.
More misery for Cray with home defeat by Hastings
6:50am Sunday 24th February 2013
Cray Wanderers slumped to another home defeat as third-from-bottom Hastings United took advantage of a poor team performance and won 3-0.
Cray powerplay brings welcome win at Bognor
6:41am Sunday 17th February 2013
Cray Wanderers made a welcome return to winning ways with a 2-0 win at Bognor Regis Town.
Cray catastrophe at Kingstonian
6:59am Sunday 10th February 2013
Cray Wanderers crashed to a catastrophic 9-3 defeat at Kingstonian - the first time since 1966 that the Wands have conceded nine goals in a game.
Troubled Cray crash against Enfield
6:20am Wednesday 6th February 2013
Cray Wanderers crashed to a 5-1 home defeat versus Enfield Town as a difficult run of results continued for the team.
Cray Wanderers discussing stadium plan with Bromley Council
11:00am Sunday 27th January 2013
CRAY Wanderers have vowed to not give up on the dream of coming home to the Crays, where the club started 152 years ago.
Cray come in from the cold at Hastings
6:57am Wednesday 23rd January 2013
CRAY Wanderers earned a welcome point in a 1-1 draw at Hastings United after the pitch at the Pilot Field passed a 3pm inspection on Tuesday.
Late goal deepens Cray crisis at Carshalton
1:17pm Sunday 13th January 2013
Cray Wanderers were beaten 2-1 at Carshalton Athletic after Luke Nolan fired an 83rd minute winner for the home side.
Home hoodoo continues as Cray lose to Hendon
6:05pm Sunday 6th January 2013
Cray Wanderers' home ground hoodoo continued on Sunday when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Hendon at Hayes Lane.
Cray comeback earns draw at Harrow
7:55am Sunday 30th December 2012
Cray Wanderers came back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at Harrow Borough on Saturday.
Cray win holiday derby at Margate
7:31am Thursday 27th December 2012
Cray Wanderers won the Kent holiday derby fixture at Margate on Boxing Day when Leigh Bremner's 19th-minute goal secured a 1-0 win at a wet and windy Hartsdown Park.
Wands manager challenges side to fulfil potential
4:31pm Wednesday 19th December 2012
CRAY Wanderers boss Ian Jenkins feels his side have underachieved so far this season.
Cray knocked by late goals
7:07pm Sunday 16th December 2012
A flurry of late goals brought a 3-1 home defeat for Cray Wanderers versus Kingstonian on Sunday.
Cray drop to eleventh after first away defeat
4:48pm Sunday 9th December 2012
Cray Wanderers suffered their first away defeat of the season when a late goal brought them a 1-0 defeat at Canvey Island on Saturday.
Cray in command at Hampton
9:26pm Saturday 17th November 2012
Tenth-placed Cray Wanderers were more than a match for second-placed Hampton & Richmond Borough at The Beveree, where Cray's 3-1 win was one of their best results and best performances since they were promoted to the Ryman Premier League four years ago.
Cray pick up welcome home league win against Carshalton
8:50am Wednesday 14th November 2012
CRAY Wanderers manager Ian Jenkins was pleased with a 3-2 home win against Carshalton Athletic on Tuesday night, their first Hayes Lane league success since late August
Wealdstone win on afternoon of disasters for Cray
5:44am Monday 5th November 2012
Cray Wanderers saw their Ryman Premier four-game unbeaten run come to an end with a 3-0 home defeat versus Wealdstone.
Cray win replay at Arlesey Town
10:15am Wednesday 31st October 2012
CRAY Wanderers won 3-2 at Arlesey Town on Tuesday night in a thrilling FA Trophy second qualifying round replay.
Cray to replay Arlesey on Tuesday
8:31pm Sunday 28th October 2012
CRAY Wanderers and Arlesey Town will need to replay on Tuesday night after a gritty 0-0 draw in the FA Trophy second round at Hayes Lane on Sunday.
Cray draw 2-2 with battling Bury
6:25am Wednesday 24th October 2012
Cray Wanderers were two goals up after an hour, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw as visitors Bury Town staged a compelling late comeback.
Wands climb up table after win at Concord Rangers
11:25am Sunday 21st October 2012
CRAY Wanderers gained their second consecutive away win in the Ryman Premier League and moved up to 10th in the table after putting four goals past Concord Rangers without reply.
500-up for Ian Jenkins at Cray
6:36am Thursday 18th October 2012
Long-serving Cray Wanderers FC manager Ian Jenkins reached a remarkable football career landmark on 13th October when he took charge of the first team for the 500th consecutive league match.
A great Non-League Day for Cray
8:18pm Saturday 13th October 2012
Cray moved themselves four places up the table to twelfth with a 3-1 win at Enfield Town.
Chelmsford at the double to end Cray's FA Cup run
4:34pm Sunday 7th October 2012
PETER GORINGE WRITES: Cray Wanderers led at half-time but conceded two quick goals after the break as Conference South visitors Chelmsford City took contro; and ended as 2-1 winners of a hard-fought FA Cup 3rd qualifying round tie at Hayes Lane.
Bremner's penalty seals Cray's second win against Thamesmead
9:38am Sunday 30th September 2012
Leigh Bremner's penalty-kick in the 42nd minute put Cray Wanderers through to the 2nd qualifying round of the FA Trophy with a 1-0 win at Thamesmead Town.
Jenkins praises professional Cray
6:57pm Saturday 22nd September 2012
Cray Wanderers manager Ian Jenkins praised his team for a professional performance as they beat Thamesmead Town 3-1 in the FA Cup 2nd qualifying round at Hayes Lane.
Cray Wanderers FC fail with Sandy Lane stadium bid
1:23pm Friday 21st September 2012
COUNCILLORS unanimously rejected Cray Wanderers FC’s new stadium plans at a planning meeting on Thursday (20).
Bromley Council to discuss Cray Wanderers FC stadium proposal
4:18pm Monday 17th September 2012
COUNCILLORS are set discuss Cray Wanderers’ proposed plans to build a new stadium in St Paul’s Cray on Thursday (20).
Late goal denies Cray a win at Lewes
8:32pm Saturday 15th September 2012
Cray Wanderers held a two goal lead at Lewes after 33 minutes, but a late equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for the Rooks.
Deadly Darvill puts Cray into next round
6:59pm Sunday 9th September 2012
A late, late goal by substitute Jamie Darvill put Cray Wanderers through to the next round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win at Greenwich Borough in the 1st qualifying round.
Smith double gives Cray the blues
10:47am Sunday 2nd September 2012
Cray paid the penalty for gifting two goals to 18-year old Jonty Smith in a disappointing 2-1 home defeat versus Metropolitan Police.
Sterling cashes in as Cray get first win of the season
9:28am Sunday 26th August 2012
Cray Wanderers deservedly registered their first win of the season and moved up to eleventh in the table after defeating Harrow Borough 2-1 at Hayes Lane.
Sending off hurts Cray
5:48am Wednesday 22nd August 2012
Leigh Bremner scored his 100th goal for Cray Wanderers in last night's home match versus Whitehawk, but late goals by the visitors' experienced players Dave Lawrence and Scott McGleish handed ten-man Cray a cruel 2-1 defeat.
Cray start with a point at Leiston
11:50am Sunday 19th August 2012
Cray Wanderers began the new Ryman Premier League season by earning a point from a 1-1 draw at newly-promoted Leiston.
Wands chief looking for more progress this season
5:26pm Wednesday 15th August 2012
CRAY Wanderers manager Ian Jenkins says he feels his side can build upon last season's ninth placed finish in the Isthmian Premier League.
Cray start new season at Leiston
7:23am Sunday 12th August 2012
Cray Wanderers start the new 2012-13 season - their fourth season in the Ryman Premier League - with a visit to newly-promoted Leiston on Saturday (3pm).
Special offer for Eagles and Wands season ticket holders
2:47pm Tuesday 31st July 2012
CRAY Wanderers will host a Crystal Palace XI on Wednesday evening at Hayes Lane, kick-off 7.45pm.
Cray Wanderers FC 'at risk of extinction'
11:09am Sunday 24th June 2012
THE second oldest football club in the world faces extinction if its new ground bid fails, it has warned.
Wands youngsters match treble achievement
1:59pm Thursday 7th June 2012
CRAY Wanderers U16s have repeated last year’s treble success by securing three trophies for the second consecutive season.
Cray finish ninth again
7:00am Sunday 29th April 2012
Cray Wanderers defeated Horsham 3-1 to secure a finishing place of ninth in their third season of Ryman League football.
Fixtures and results »
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Aveley | 0 - 0 | Kingstonian | |
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Billericay Town | 2 - 1 | Leatherhead | |
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Canvey Island | 1 - 2 | Carshalton Athletic | |
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Hastings United | 0 - 1 | Wingate & Finchley | |
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Hendon | 1 - 0 | Concord Rangers | |
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Horsham | 1 - 3 | Bury Town | |
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Lowestoft Town | 3 - 1 | Lewes | |
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Tooting & Mitcham United | 0 - 1 | East Thurrock United | |
| 3:00pmSat 20/08/11 | Wealdstone | 1 - 1 | Margate | |
| 3:20pmSat 20/08/11 | Metropolitan Police | 1 - 0 | Harrow Borough | |
| 3:21pmSun 21/08/11 | Cray Wanderers | 2 - 5 | AFC Hornchurch | |
| 7:45pmMon 22/08/11 | Kingstonian | 3 - 4 | Horsham | |
| 7:45pmTue 23/08/11 | AFC Hornchurch | 1 - 2 | Canvey Island | |
| 7:45pmTue 23/08/11 | Bury Town | 0 - 1 | Hendon | |
| 7:45pmTue 23/08/11 | Carshalton Athletic | 0 - 0 | Wealdstone |
Table »
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billericay Town | 42 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 44 | 85 |
| 2 | AFC Hornchurch | 42 | 26 | 4 | 12 | 33 | 82 |
| 3 | Lowestoft Town | 42 | 25 | 7 | 10 | 27 | 82 |
| 4 | Wealdstone | 42 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 37 | 75 |
| 5 | Bury Town | 42 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 75 |
| 6 | Lewes | 42 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 73 |
| 7 | Hendon | 42 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 25 | 72 |
| 8 | Canvey Island | 42 | 22 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 71 |
| 9 | Cray Wanderers | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 68 |
| 10 | East Thurrock United | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 62 |
| 11 | Kingstonian | 42 | 18 | 7 | 17 | -6 | 61 |
| 12 | Metropolitan Police | 42 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 60 |
| 13 | Wingate & Finchley | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | -16 | 59 |
| 14 | Concord Rangers | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 57 |
| 15 | Margate | 42 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 54 |
| 16 | Carshalton Athletic | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | -7 | 52 |
| 17 | Harrow Borough | 42 | 13 | 8 | 21 | -17 | 47 |
| 18 | Hastings United | 42 | 13 | 8 | 21 | -18 | 47 |
| 19 | Leatherhead | 42 | 11 | 8 | 23 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 | Aveley | 42 | 5 | 12 | 25 | -47 | 27 |
| 21 | Tooting & Mitcham United | 42 | 7 | 6 | 29 | -69 | 27 |
| 22 | Horsham | 42 | 3 | 6 | 33 | -67 | 15 |
Your Team »
- AFC Hornchurch
- Aveley
- Billericay Town
- Bury Town
- Canvey Island
- Carshalton Athletic
- Concord Rangers
- Cray Wanderers
- East Thurrock United
- Harrow Borough
- Hastings United
- Hendon
- Horsham
- Kingstonian
- Leatherhead
- Lewes
- Lowestoft Town
- Margate
- Metropolitan Police
- Tooting & Mitcham United
- Wealdstone
- Wingate & Finchley
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