On Wednesday 22 April, it’s time to back the Blades as we go head-to-head with the University of East Anglia right here on campus.
2 universities.
30+ fixtures.
1 campus.
And a whole lot of Essex pride.
Wear your colours.
Bring your mates.
Make some noise.
Let’s make it a Derby Day to remember.
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Derby Day is a day of sporting achievement, excellence and institutional pride. Whilst there is a friendly rivalryit is expected that everyone involved upholds respect for players from both teams, their supporters, and match officials at all times.
Read the full Code of Conduct here.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Square 3 is the place to be on Derby Day.
Whether you’re backing the Blades between fixtures or just here for the vibes - this is the place to be.
🍔 Wok-a-bout, an SU BBQ, and extra market goodness to keep you fuelled all day long.
🎧 DJ Dollar Vibe bringing the energy from 12:00-18:00.
🏅 Medal presentations happening live - come cheer on the wins.
🍻 Drinks from the SU Bar (yes, you can take them outside).
😎 Benches, seating, and plenty of space to hang out with your mates.
Dip in between matches or stay all day, either way, Square 3 is where Derby Day comes alive.
AFTER THE GAMES
And when the competition is over, it's all about celebrating at Derby Day FED! 🎉
Get your red and black 'fits at the ready ⚫🔴
We've got:
- 2 rooms of tunes 🎶
- Competitions and giveaways 🎁
- Confetti cannons ✨
- Drinks deals 🍹
- And UNREAL atmosphere! 😍
It's the FED you know and love, but even bigger!
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SCORES
| Sport |
Match Score |
UEA Points |
Essex Points |
| OVERALL |
|
15 |
14 |
| AMERICAN FOOTBALL |
32 - 0 |
1 |
0 |
| ARCHERY |
1569 - 1439 |
1 |
0 |
| ATHLETICS |
149 - 63 |
1 |
0 |
| BADMINTON MEN |
7 -1 |
1 |
0 |
| BADMINTON WOMEN |
4 - 4 |
1 |
0 |
| BASEBALL |
9 -10 |
0 |
1 |
| BASKETBALL MEN |
72 - 118 |
0 |
2 |
| BASKETBALL WOMEN |
44 - 97 |
0 |
2 |
| CHEERLEADING DANCE/POM |
- |
- |
- |
| CHEERLEADING STUNT |
- |
- |
- |
| CRICKET |
203 - 93 |
1 |
0 |
| DANCE - BALLET |
- |
- |
- |
| DANCE - COMMERCIAL |
- |
- |
- |
| DANCE - JAZZ |
- |
- |
- |
| DANCE - STREET/HIP-HOP |
- |
- |
- |
| DANCE - TAP |
- |
- |
- |
| DANCE - WILDCARD |
- |
- |
- |
| DANCE - CONTEMPORARY |
- |
- |
- |
| DANCE - WILDCARD (LYRICAL) |
- |
- |
- |
| DODGEBALL MEN |
19 - 7 |
1 |
0 |
| DODGEBALL WOMEN |
17 - 3 |
1 |
0 |
| FENCING MEN |
128 - 113 |
1 |
0 |
| FENCING WOMEN |
74 - 135 |
0 |
1 |
| FOOTBALL MEN |
0 - 3 |
0 |
2 |
| FOOTBALL WOMEN |
- |
- |
- |
| FUTSAL MEN |
- |
- |
- |
| FUTSAL WOMEN |
- |
- |
- |
| GOLF |
- |
- |
- |
| HOCKEY MEN |
22 - 1 |
1 |
0 |
| HOCKEY WOMEN |
- |
- |
- |
| JUDO |
- |
- |
- |
| LACROSSE MEN |
- |
- |
- |
| LACROSSE WOMEN |
22 - 1 |
1 |
0 |
| NETBALL |
- |
- |
- |
| POLE FITNESS |
- |
- |
- |
| POOL |
- |
- |
- |
| RUGBY MEN |
- |
- |
- |
| RUGBY WOMEN |
48 - 5 |
1 |
0 |
| SQUASH OPEN |
4 -1 |
1 |
0 |
| SWIMMING |
- |
- |
- |
| TABLE TENNIS MEN |
12 - 5 |
1 |
0 |
| TABLE TENNIS WOMEN |
3 - 2 |
1 |
0 |
| TENNIS |
- |
- |
- |
| TENNIS WOMEN |
0 - 6 |
0 |
2 |
| VOLLEYBALL MEN |
0 - 3 |
0 |
2 |
| VOLLEYBALL WOMEN |
0 - 3 |
0 |
2 |
TIMETABLE
DERBY DAY IS SUPPORTED BY: