Results

Club Friendly List 07/23 18:45 - Great Wakering Rovers v Brentwood Town D 1-1
Club Friendly List 07/20 14:00 - Enfield 1893 v Great Wakering Rovers D 3-3
Club Friendly List 07/13 13:00 - Great Wakering Rovers v Southend L 0-5
England Isthmian Division One North 04/05 18:45 - Great Wakering Rovers v Heybridge Swifts L 1-3
England Isthmian Cup 02/22 19:45 - Bowers & Pitsea v Great Wakering Rovers L 3-1
England Isthmian Division One North 01/11 19:45 - Felixstowe & Walton Utd v Great Wakering Rovers L 2-1
England Isthmian Cup 11/16 19:45 - Phoenix Sports v Great Wakering Rovers W 1-3
England FA Trophy 10/30 14:00 16 Walton Casuals v Great Wakering Rovers L 2-1
England Isthmian Division One North 10/19 18:45 - AFC Sudbury v Great Wakering Rovers L 4-2
England Isthmian Division One North 10/12 18:45 - Great Wakering Rovers v Brentwood Town L 3-5
England FA Trophy 10/09 14:00 15 Chichester City v Great Wakering Rovers W 1-2
England FA Cup Qualification 09/18 14:00 15 Great Wakering Rovers v Peterborough Sports L 3-5

Great Wakering Rovers Football Club is a football club located in Great Wakering, near Southend-on-Sea in Essex, England. The club are members of the Essex Senior League and play at Burroughs Park.

History

The club was formed in 1919 by soldiers demobbed after World War I who found employment in the local brickfields. They joined the Southend & District League, dominating it during the 1960s and 1970s. In 1982 they switched to the newly-formed Southend & District Alliance Football League, but this league folded in 1989. At this point the club decided to make the step up to intermediate level and were founder members of the new Division Three of Essex Intermediate League.

In 1990–91 Great Wakering were Division Three champions, earning promotion to Division Two. After winning Division Two the following season, the club successfully applied to join the Essex Senior League. They went on to win the league in 1994–95 and finished as runners-up three times in the next two seasons. They were as runners-up again in 1998–99, but as champions Saffron Walden Town failed to meet the ground grading requirements for a place in Division Three of the Isthmian League, Great Wakering were promoted in their place.

The 1999–2000 season saw Great Wakering finish as runners-up in Division Three, earning promotion to Division Two. League restructuring resulted in them being moved to Division One North in 2002, and in 2004 they were transferred to the Eastern Division of the Southern League, where they remained for two seasons before being transferred back to Division One North of the Isthmian League. In 2011–12 the club finished bottom of the division, and were relegated back to the Essex Senior League. In 2013–14 the club were Essex Senior League champions and were promoted back to the Isthmian League. After finishing bottom of the division in 2016–17, the club were relegated to the Essex Senior League. However, they went on to win the league at the first attempt, earning promotion back to the renamed North Division of the Isthmian League. The season also saw them win the league's Errington Challenge Cup, beating Sawbridgeworth Town 1–0 in the final.

In 2022–23 Great Wakering finished third-from-bottom of the North Division, resulting in them facing an inter-step play-off with a club from the division below. After being beaten 5–0 by Quorn they were relegated to the Essex Senior League. In 2023–24 the club reached the final of the FA Vase, where they lost 3–0 to Romford. The following season saw them finish fourth in the Essex Senior League, qualifying for the promotion play-offs in which they lost 2–1 to Woodford Town in the semi-finals.

Great Wakering Rovers Football Club is a semi-professional soccer team based in the village of Great Wakering, Essex, England. Founded in 1945, the club has a rich history and a strong community presence, often serving as a focal point for local sports enthusiasts. The Rovers play their home matches at Burroughs Park, a venue known for its welcoming atmosphere and passionate supporters.

Competing in the Isthmian League and other regional competitions, Great Wakering Rovers has built a reputation for developing local talent and fostering a strong team spirit. The club's colors are traditionally red and white, and they are known for their dynamic playing style and commitment to attacking football.

The Rovers have a dedicated fan base that passionately supports the team through thick and thin, creating an electric atmosphere during home games. The club is not only focused on success on the pitch but also emphasizes community engagement, youth development, and promoting the sport at grassroots levels.

With a commitment to excellence and a strong sense of identity, Great Wakering Rovers continues to strive for success while remaining deeply rooted in the local community. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or a newcomer to the game, the Rovers offer an exciting and engaging soccer experience.