Who will Essex Eagles be playing in 2012?

As a result of the reduction in matches to only 5 homes at The Ford County Ground, Essex Eagles will come up against four formidable opponents which promise to be entertaining and dramatic spectacles...

Kent Spitfires - the Spitfires open the 2012 FL t20 campaign at The Ford County Ground with Essex looking to get one over their neighbours early on.

Surrey Lions - A young and powerful team will be visiting Chelmsford after rain stopped play in 2011.

Sussex Sharks - The Sharks take on the Eagles in a exciting Twenty20 encounter.

Hampshire Royals - Friday evening at The Ford County Ground promises drama and excitement against the 2011 semi-finalists.

Middlesex Panthers - the men from Lord's conclude the Twenty20 home group matches at Chelmsford in July

2006/2008/2010 - What do these years have in common? Yes they are all even numbered years but they are also the years that Essex Eagles have reached Finals Day! Could 2012 follow this trend? Can Essex reach their potential and secure the Friends Life t20 Trophy...