The Club: The Last Three Seasons Billericay’s recent story is one of steady rebuilding after relegation from National League South at the end of 2021–22. In 2023–24, the Blues finished 6th in the Isthmian Premier Division with 73 points from 42 matches, narrowly outside the play-off places after scoring 78 league goals. The 2024–25 season brought a serious title challenge, with Billericay finishing 2nd on 87 points after 42 matches, level on points with champions Horsham but behind on goal difference. Their league campaign ended in play-off heartbreak, as Dover Athletic beat them 2-1 after extra time in the semi-final at New Lodge in front of 2,857 spectators. There was still silverware in 2024–25, as Billericay beat Chatham Town 3-2 to win their third Velocity Cup, with Bradley Williams scoring the late winner. Key 2024–25 moments included a 4-0 home win over Dartford, a 1-0 victory at table-topping Dover Athletic, back-to-back Femi Akinwande hat-tricks against Lewes and Carshalton Athletic, and a final-day 4-2 win over Cheshunt that still was not enough to take the title. The 2025–26 season brought another major push, but also a managerial change, with Gary McCann stepping down in September 2025 and Danny Scopes appointed as First Team Manager the following day. The squad was strengthened across the summer with players including Liam Nash, Ryan Scott, Alfie Cerulli, Ryan Blackman, Troy Howard, Jazzi Barnum-Bobb, Tyrese Owen and Ike Orji, while Sam Donkin, Tommy Davis, Matt Johnson, Jay Porter, Ben Steward, Charlie Panton, Elliot Long, Frankie Merrifield and Femi Akinwande were retained for the campaign. By spring 2026, Billericay had built serious momentum, with notable results including 5-0 away at Potters Bar Town, 3-2 at home to St Albans City, 4-1 away at Cray Valley PM, 4-0 at home to Burgess Hill Town, and a dramatic 4-3 win at Cray Wanderers sealed by Frankie Merrifield in stoppage time. The season ended with the moment the club had been chasing: Billericay beat Chatham Town 3-2 in the play-off semi-final, then beat Brentwood Town 2-1 after extra time in the final, with Callum Watts scoring in the 118th minute to send the club back into National League South.

Posted by SpectataOne at 2026-05-24 16:53:13 UTC