As we continue our look at the sides the Town will be facing up to next season we look at Essex boys Grays Athletic.

Nickname: The Blues

Manager: Craig Edwards

Ground: Recreation Ground

Last season: Conference 19th

2008/09 average attendance: 687

2009/10 BSP title odds: 66/1

Previous meetings: None.

Recent history:

The Blues enjoyed several successful campaigns in the Isthmian Leagues between 1983 and 2004 - winning Division Two in 1984/85 and finishing as runners-up in 1987/88 and in 1999/2000.

Success continued when they joined and won the inaugural Conference South in season 2004/05 under manager Mark Stimson and completely the double by lifting the FA Trophy with a penalty shootout win over Hucknall Town.

Stimson guided the Blues to third place in their first season in the Conference only to lose out in the play-offs to Halifax Town but the club did, however, retain the FA Trophy with victory over Woking at Upton Park.

A 10th place followed in 2007/08 before last season's 19th place finish - eight points off the relegation places.

FACT: Former Hatters striker Dwight Marshall started his career with Athletic before being sold to Plymouth Argyle for £35,000 in 1991.

Official website: http://graysathletic.co.uk

Tomorrow: Hayes & Yeading United

Previews so far - click the teams below:

AFC Wimbledon

Altrincham

Barrow

Cambridge United

Chester City

Crawley Town

Eastbourne Borough

Ebbsfleet United