We're back on the road in league action this coming Tuesday night (25th) as we make the short trip over to Little Oakley. We visit the hosts on the back of two draws from our opening two games in the league with Little Oakley having not played a single league fixture yet. They're previous two matches have been both in the FA Cup against Kirkley & Pakefield where they came away 2-1 victors in the Extra Preliminary round and against Mulbarton Wanderers in the preliminary round where The Acorns lost 1-0.

Our Opponents

Nicknamed "The Acorns", Little Oakley begin their debut season in the Isthmian League North having gained promotion in 2025/26 finishing top of the Essex Senior League on the final day of the season. The club was previously promoted as champions of the Essex & Suffolk Border League in 2017 and in 2021, the club were promoted to the Essex Senior League based on their results in the curtailed 2019/20 and 20/21 seasons.

The previous encounter

Tournament: Essex & Suffolk Border League

Date: 23rd February 2011

Result: Brightlingsea Regent 4 - 1 Little Oakley

The last time we played Little Oakley in a competitive fixture we were still plying our trade in the Essex & Suffolk Border league all the way back in 2011. Specifically we have to go back to Wednesday 23rd February 2011 where Regent claimed a 4-1 home victory against Tuesday's opponents. Fun fact: The gaffer Ryan Salter featured in this squad that beat The Acorns in 2011 and part of the Premier Division winning squad of that season.

Going into Tuesday's match sees the R's historically on top head-to-head with 4 wins, 3 draws and a singe loss in our previous encounters. However, this game will be no walk in the park with Little Oakley having invested heavily on their squad over the summer and will prove to be tougher encounter since our Boarder league days!

Traveling to the Ground - From Pitchero
Address: Little Oakley FC, The Memorial Ground, Harwich Road, Little Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5ED

Public Transport
The nearest Railway Station is Dovercourt, which is served by the London Liverpool Street to Ipswich main line. You must alight at Manningtree and take the link line, which terminates at Harwich Town. There is a taxi rank near Dovercourt station or alternatively you can take the Number 3 bus. The bus stop is situated on the High Street, near Kingsway, although the taxi service is the recommended mode of transport to and from Dovercourt station.

From the North (e.g. Ipswich)
Fastest Route - Take the A12 and then the A120 to Harwich. Follow the A120 until you reach the Ramsey/Dovercourt Bay roundabout (this is the first roundabout as you approach Harwich - It is not the Horsley Cross one!). Turn right onto the B1352, Church Hill (Ramsey Road). At top of the hill there is St. Michael's Church. Opposite the church is Mayes Lane. Turn right into Mayes Lane and follow it until you reach the junction with the Oakley/Harwich Road, the B1414. Turn right into Harwich Road. The Memorial Ground is signposted very shortly afterwards on your right, just after Bay View Crescent.

From the South (e.g. Colchester)
Leave the A12 at Junction 29 for the A120. Follow rest of route along the A120 as specified above.

Fan Minibus
The supporters Minibus currently has space (At time of writing). Please reach out to Dan Appleby on 07495320089 to enquire.

Admission Prices
TBC

We look forward to seeing you all loud and chanting Tuesday night Regent fans!

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