Grays Athletic and Witham Town met at Chadfields in an all-North tie. The last two seasons had seen each side win their home matches against the other, but Witham continued their perfect start to the season in some style, with a four-one win. Anton Matthews put the visitors ahead just after the half hour, and within seven minutes it was two-nil, Josh Osude doubling the advantage for Town. A penalty from Elliott Sartorious deep in first half added time gave Athletic hope, but it was partially extinguished when Luke Ige made it three-one with twenty three minutes left, and departed entirely when Osude got a fourth from the spot in added time.
