CANVEY Island will travel to Needham Market in the FA Trophy first qualifying round, hoping to avoid a repeat of last year.

The Gulls lost in agonising fashion to Leatherhead, going out on penalties, and they will visit Needham, also of the Ryman Premier League, first up this year.

East Thurrock United begin their journey against South Park, after they were edged out by Havant & Waterlooville last year.

Billericay host Chesham United, of the Southern Premier League.

The matches will be played on Saturday, October 31 and the winners will pocket £2,700.