The Bees return to league action on Friday 15th April (15:00 KO) – travelling to Dagenham & Redbridge in the Vanarama National League.

This Match Preview contains all the important information you will need to know ahead of kick-off.

TICKET INFORMATION

Travelling supporters will be situated in blocks 1-3 of the SD Samuels Stand at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.

Tickets are only available online in advance and will go off sale at midday on matchday.

Click HERE to secure your seat.

Please make sure to select ‘Away Fans’ on Dagenham’s ticketing website when purchasing tickets.

Prices:

Adult – £21 

Concession – £15 

Juniors (10-16-year-olds) – £12 

Under 10 – £2 

DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE

Nickname: Daggers

Founded: 1992

Stadium: Chigwell Construction Stadium (6,078 capacity)

Manager: Daryl McMahon

Top Scorer: Paul McCallum (14 goals)

League Position: 8th

Winter Transfers:

IN: Brandon Comley (Bolton Wanderers), Ibby Akanbi (Aldershot Town), Ansu Janneh (Walton Casuals), Junior Morias (King’s Lynn Town), Emmanuel Onariase (Scunthorpe United), Josh Hare (Eastleigh), Yoan Zouma (Unassigned), Daniel Obi (Unassigned).

OUT: Richard Taylor (Waterford, loan), Kenny Clark (Southend United, loan), Scott Wilson (Aldershot Town, loan), Joey Jones (Grimsby Town, loan), Ryley Scott (Concord Rangers, loan), Daniel Obi (Maldon & Tiptree, loan), Junior Nkwonta (Hornchurch, loan), Aaron Blair (Brightlingsea Regent, loan).

LAST TIME OUT

Bromley 0 – 2 Dagenham & Redbridge

Vanarama National League

Dagenham: Elliot Justham, Will Wright, Manny Onariase, Brandon Comley, Myles Weston, Callum Reynolds, Mohammed Sagaf, Matt Robinson, Mauro da Silva Vilhete (Elliott Johnson 90’), Paul McCallum, Junior Morias (Josh Walker 87’) Subs (not used): Dean Rance, Sam Ling, Josh Hare.

Bees 1 – 1 Brentford B (4-2 on penalties)

Middlesex FA Senior Challenge Cup Final

Bees: Jake Askew, Jordan Thomas, Ben Richards-Everton, Rob Hall (Daniel Powel 75’), Ross Marshall, Ephron Mason-Clark © (Louis Walsh 90+3’), Adam Marriott, Reiss Greenidge, Wes Fonguck, Ryan De Havilland, Reece Grego-Cox. Subs (not used): Aymen Azaze, Teddy Howe, Sam Granville.

LEAGUE FORM

Dagenham: LWLDW

Bees: LWDLL

OPPOSITION DUGOUT

Daryl McMahon

Daryl McMahon had an extensive professional playing career which began at West Ham United as a trainee. Whilst at the Hammers’ youth set-up McMahon represented the Republic of Ireland at U16, U17 and U18 level.

During his playing career the 38-year-old also enjoyed notable spells at Leyton Orient, Stevenage, Farnborough, and Ebbsfleet United before hanging his boots up at Boreham Wood.

McMahon’s first managerial role came at Ebbsfleet United after impressing in a spell as caretaker manager. After departing the Fleet in 2018, he took charge of Macclesfield Town.

McMahon joined Dagenham & Redbridge in 2020 and has won Manager of the Month twice since his takeover.

ONE TO WATCH

Paul McCallum

Beginning his career at Dulwich Hamlet, Paul McCallum worked through the youth system to the senior team. 

After being noticed by a variety of Premier League clubs, the youngster moved to West Ham United in 2011.

During his time at Upton Park he was sent out on loan to the likes of AFC Wimbledon, Aldershot Town, Hearts and Portsmouth before signing permanently for Leyton Orient in 2015.

After deciding not to extend his contract with the O’s in 2017, the 28-year-old signed for Eastleigh and then Solihull Moors – where he was sent out on loan to Barnet.

McCallum signed for Dagenham & Redbridge on a three-year deal in 2020 and is the club’s top goalscorer this season.

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Jacob Miles

Assistant Referee: Karl Sear

Assistant Referee: Ayrton Hursey

Fourth Official: Kane Dempster

COME ON YOU BEES!