Punters across south-east Essex will be flocking to the bookies in the run up to the match to place their bets on the outcome of the big match.

Ladbrokes were quick off the mark to get their odds for the outcome of the Canvey v Southend FACup 2nd round match on December 9.

They have the Shrimpers as 6-5 favourites to win if the match is played at Park Lane, with Canvey at 7-4 and a draw at 9-4.

"We are expecting a lot of bets as the game approaches and will be offering odds for the first goalscorer next week," said Ladbrokes area manager Alan Dennis.

"But we are already offering prices on the score providing the game is played at Canvey and not switched to another ground."

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