Top-of-the-table Colchester were not in action in last week so will be raring to go in their trip to mid-table Eight Ash Green.

Second-placed Halstead are hot on their heels, looking to make the most of their two games in hand on their Essex rivals when they host seventh-placed Boxted.

Fourth-placed Witham have the chance to climb up the table when they host struggling St Osyth.

Copford have no fixture this weekend, having already played 16 games with last week's win over West Mersea virtually assuring them of division one cricket again next year.

In division two, Kelvedon will have the chance to move further away from second-placed Colchester Garrison when they travel to Kirby.

Published Friday August 20, 2004

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