Knight's charge took Eton House OB through to the third round of the Combination's senior knockout competition, the Walton Cup.

They triumphed 1-0 at Battlesbridge with Knight scoring the only goal, while Shoebury Old Boys, thanks to Day and Fearon doubles, grounded World Aviation 4-1.

Baker and Dodkins were the brace stars as Newton Hall triumphed 4-1 at Southend Collegians.

There were changes at the top of the Premier Division where a last-minute goal gave White Ensign victory over Shoebury Town and moved them into top spot. Green and Pearman were the marksmen to fly the flag for Ensign.

Southchurch Hall OS moved up to second place with a 2-1 win over Sibar Sports, while Leigh Ramblers kept in touch with a 6-0 win over Borough Rovers. Schmid and Everitt got two each.

Eight man Earls Hall crashed 7-0 to Brit Athletic with Yates grabbing a hat-trick and Scaife two goals.

Ensign are also leading the way in the Reserve Division. G Benson starred with a trio as Catholic United were beaten 6-0. With second-placed Thorpe out of action, Southchurch Hall stepped up their challenge witha 3-0 win at Sibar Sports, Sims getting all the goals.

Old Rochfordians kept top spot in Division One, but had to fight all the way to beat Thames Park 3-2 with Godfrey netting a treble. Westcliff Amateur slipped a place when held 1-1 by Little Theatre Club.

Thorpe, 3-1 winners over Wakering with Warner, Gallagher and Sweeting scoring, are the new second-placed side.

With the Division Two top two out of action, Airborne United flew into second place when they beat Customs and Excise 7-1. Wines was in sparkling form with four goals.

Southend Postmen are alongside Airborne after beating BKS Sports with Giles getting the only goal.

Flightspares got home 3-0 at Kilkenny to stay top of Division Three. Elliott, Butler and Boyd were the scorers. Leigh Ramblers 3rd, who won 4-2 at Thames Park 2nd, are their closest rivals.

Leigh returned to the top of Division Four. M Guy got two in a 3-0 win at Old Southendian 3rd.

Shoebury's Parsons Barn, thanks to Davis, Daymond and Coman, saw off nearest Division Five challengers Southchurch Hall 4th 3-2 to lead the way at the top.

Brook Sports kept their noses in front in Division Six when doubles from Ridley, Noble, Saunders and Warrick took them to an 8-0 success over Parsons Barn 2nd.

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