Non League Premier – Isthmian · Regular Season – 10 · Flamingo Park
Cray Wanderers Claim Convincing Home Win Over Three Bridges
Cray Wanderers delivered a composed and controlled performance at Flamingo Park on Tuesday evening, securing a 2-0 victory over Three Bridges in the Isthmian Premier Division to give their season a timely boost. In front of their home supporters in Chislehurst, the Wands produced a disciplined display across both halves, with goals either side of the interval putting the result beyond any doubt and sending the crowd home in good spirits.
First Half: Ufuah Breaks the Deadlock
For much of the opening half, the match was a tightly contested affair, with neither side able to carve out a decisive advantage. Cray Wanderers gradually grew into the game, however, and their patience was rewarded just before the interval. On 41 minutes, J. Ufuah found the net to give the hosts a 1-0 lead heading into the break — a goal that proved to be the perfect moment to strike, giving Cray the psychological edge as the two sides headed down the tunnel. It was a lead that felt thoroughly deserved given the Wands’ growing dominance, and it set the platform for what was to follow.
Second Half: Spencer-Adams Seals the Points
Cray Wanderers emerged for the second half with clear intent, and they did not take long to put the game to bed. On 59 minutes, B. Spencer-Adams doubled the advantage, making it 2-0 and effectively ending Three Bridges’ hopes of a comeback. The goal was a moment of real quality and gave the Wands the breathing room to see out the remainder of the match with confidence and composure. To their credit, Three Bridges continued to work hard, but Cray’s backline held firm throughout, keeping a clean sheet that will have pleased everyone associated with the club. Notably, the match passed without a single caution for either side, a testament to the disciplined and sporting manner in which the game was conducted.
Man of the Match
While it was very much a team effort, B. Spencer-Adams was the standout performer on the night and thoroughly merited the man of the match accolade. The forward’s second-half strike was the decisive moment that put the result beyond doubt, and his all-round contribution throughout the evening was a constant source of threat and energy for the Wands. His ability to make the right run at the right moment and convert under pressure underlined why he is such an important player for Cray Wanderers, and supporters will be hoping he can carry that form into the matches ahead.
What It Means for Cray Wanderers
This victory arrives at a significant moment for Cray Wanderers, who currently sit 19th in the Isthmian Premier Division with 15 points from 10 matches played. The win keeps the Wands well in touch with the sides immediately above them in the table, with Brentwood Town in 18th on 16 points from 15 played and Cheshunt in 17th on 18 points from 16 played. Crucially, Cray have played considerably fewer matches than many of those around them, meaning the picture could look very different as those games in hand are taken. Three Bridges, meanwhile, remain in 20th place on 10 points from 15 played, and this defeat will do little to ease the pressure on them. For the Wands and their supporters, however, Tuesday night at Flamingo Park was a night to savour — a professional, clean, and thoroughly merited home victory that keeps their Isthmian Premier campaign firmly on track.
Match timeline
41′ ⚽ J. Ufuah- 59′ ⚽ B. Spencer-Adams
Where Cray Wanderers sit in Non League Premier – Isthmian
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 |  Cheshunt | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 18 |
| 18 |  Brentwood Town | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -3 | 16 |
| 19 | Cray Wanderers | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +8 | 15 |
| 20 |  Three Bridges | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -15 | 10 |
| 21 |  Stanway Rovers | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | -26 | 8 |
Match data via api-football. Lineups, stats, ratings and league standings sourced live from the official feed at the time of publication.