Cray Wanderers host Tilbury in Ryman League Division One North at Hayes Lane on Sunday knowing that a win will secure their place in the league for next season.

That’s after a remarkable run of eight consecutive wins, which has seen them move clear of the relegation places.

With two games left this will be the opportune match to achieve the two points required as next weekend they travel to play off chasing Dereham and without influential midfielder Chris Piper who will be suspended.

Piper underlined his value to the team with a superb hat-trick on Tuesday night in the 4-0 win over Waltham Abbey, the other goal coming from Alex Teniola who has also hit form at the key stage of the season.

With exciting winger Tom Bolarinwa catching the eye and a settled back line keeping a clean sheet on Tuesday there were so many things to enjoy about the performance which highlighted just how far the team has come under Tommy Warrilow.

Mid table Tilbury won the reverse fixture 2-0 with Cray having two players sent off, but hopefully The Wands will fair better this time.

With plans afoot to build their own ground on the A20 at Flamingo Park and Ryman League safety in sight the future is looking much brighter for the black and ambers.