The Southend Borough Combination's interest in the Essex Junior Cup was ended when Old Rochfordians lost 4-2 at home to strong Southend District League side Linford Wanderers, who will meet Essex Intermediate League Shell Club in the area final.

Shell beat the other District semi-finalists, Rochford Town, 4-2. There was better Combination news in the Essex Junior Trophy. Sibar Sports 2nd won 5-4 at Heath Sports, Sexton scoring two.

In the area final they will play Inter Verlatzi, who beat Kings Field Casuals 4-3 on penalties. The score stood at 3-3 after extra-time.

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