Braintree will be hoping to bounce back from their pulsating 20-14 defeat to Essex rivals Saffron Walden when they take on Bury St Edmunds tomorrow.

The Black and Ambers play host to the Suffolk side in Powergen London north east division three at Beckers Green Road (kick-off 3pm).

Colchester will hope to build on their thrilling win over Rochford last weekend, but they have a gruelling trip to King's Lynn where they take on West Norfolk in London north east division four.

Mersea Island entertain south Norfolk side Thetford at the Youth Camp in London north east division four, for their first home game of the season.

Having already travelled extensively to play sides in Suffolk, Norfolk and Hertfordshire, the Islanders will be keen to play on familiar turf and in front of home support.

Maldon face Billericay at home in Essex League division one tomorrow.

The Drapers Farm side have ten more players available than last week's 42-24 victory over Stanford le Hope.

Clacton play host to Ongar while division three rivals Witham travel to Old Edwardians.

In Eastern Counties division two, Brightlingsea host Newmarket and Norwich Union travel to Harwich and Dovercourt.

Published Friday, October 8, 2004

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