PREMIER DIVISION

In the local derby at Tillingham Hotspur , the reigning champions lost 3-1 to Burnham Ramblers.

The visitors were 2-0 up, before Andy Dowling pulled a goal back for Tillingham, but the Ramblers added a third and decisive goal.

Martin Hatcher (2, one a penalty) and Craig Rhodda goals counted for the Ramblers.

Beacon Hill Rovers remain unbeaten after beating visitors Southminster 3-1.

Chris Maycock's two goals gave Rovers an interval lead.

Beacon Hill, then had a player sent off, allowing Southminster to reduce the arrears via Steve Harding's strike, but then the visitors also lost a player and Paul Welham's goal sealed Hill's victory.

Ravens gained their first league win of the season at Outwood Common .

Danny Warner scored three goals, and also missed a penalty, while Phil Cherry and Dave Stacey goals made up the Ravens tally in their 5-3 win.

Marconi edged closer to Tillingham at the top after a 5-2 win at Hullbridge , Carl Wilkinson (2), Dave Sedgwick (2) and Marcus Bragg scoring for Marconi.

DIVISION ONE

Braintree & Bocking United Reserves gained valuable points with a 3-0 home win over Tillingham Hotspur Reserves.

Peter Havelin set up two goals in a minute for John Morgan and Matt Ohene to give the homesters an interval lead. Jim Lock added a third goal in the second-half to seal United's win.

Goals from Elderton and Newton after 37 and 44 minutes gave Mundon Vics a 2-0 home victory over Marconi Reserves .

Anglia Poly beat hosts Writtle Manor 2-1. Kingston Kamba's goal gave Anglian interval lead and the teams shared two goals in the second half, Brendon Farrell scoring for the students.

DIVISION THREE

Mayland Village beat hosts Springfield 6-1, Scott King scoring three of the Mayland goals.

Hooper (2) and Watson (2) were among the Springfield Rouge scorers as they beat Boreham Reserves 6-3.

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