What happened on Saturday? East Thurrock United returned to the championship race with a comfortable win at Met Police.

Rocks won 3-0 and combined with Hampton & Richmond Borough’s heavy defeat giving Rocks the best goal difference heading into the final five games.

East Thurrock got off to a flying start, as they looked to continue what has been some excellent form on the road this campaign.

It was an unlikely man that opened the scoring with Ryan Sammons, who had been a doubt before the match through illness, finding the net with a fine strike.

Rocks were the brighter of the two sides and were well on top heading towards the midway point in the half.

And that was when they struck again with the impressive Tom Wraight proving too elusive for the home defence to score.

Rocks were the better side throughout and could have extended their advantage before they did make the game safe through on-loan midfielder Ben Marlow, who stroked home to make it 3-0.

The preview: Derby day is one of the most anticipated at Rookery Hill, with the visit of Grays Athletic always proving to be an exciting occasion.

That said, the previous meeting in January proved to be one of the more dour meetings between the two as they played out a goalless draw.

John Coventry criticised his players that day and will expect a performance put in this afternoon, as Grays looks to rectify their recent troubles.

Grays have lost a host of star players in recent weeks and won just one of their last seven matches.

What he said: Rocks boss John Coventry said: “Everyone will want to play in all of our remaining games. It is a bit like playing Farnborough as Grays have made so many changes to their team and I like to know what I am playing against.

“They will play a load of enthusiastic young players who want to make their mark on the first team and it could be tough.

“I can’t wait for it and I can’t wait for the songs.”

Form guide: WDLWWD

Team news: Rocks may rotate the squad ahead of the match.