With no pair remaining undefeated on the day in the men's third division meeting on Barstable's courts, Grange, though not engaged in this fixture, were able to hold on to top place in the Basildon Badminton League.

Linden B's two wins placed them second, but they have completed their fixtures and third-placed Linden C are well-placed to overtake.

Stanford-le-Hope and East Thurrock B are still fourth and fifth, and three wins each have helped Barstable's C and B pairs to do some catching up, though they are still sixth and seventh.

East Thurrock C and Barstable D at the bottom were not engaged.

Results: 1 - Barstable C (Arun Sharma and David White) bt Linden B 21-18; bt Stanford-le-Hope, 21-16; bt East Thurrock B 21-14.

2 - Barstable B (Chris Chapman and James Scott) bt East Thurrock B 21-15; bt Barstable C 21-15; bt Stanford-le-Hope 21-16.

3 - Linden B (David Knight and Tony Wager) bt East Thurrock B 21-16; bt Barstable B 21-14.

4 - Stanford-le-Hope (Scott Harris and Andrew Flood) bt Linden B 21-8; bt East Thurrock B 21-7.

5 - East Thurrock B (David Luff and Norman Masters) No wins.

In the mixed fourth division, home side St Peter's C slightly increased their lead with a maximum.

However, Stanford-le-Hope B, only two points adrift, have played fewer matches.

Non-playing Linden D keep their third place ahead of Barstable D and East Thurrock, ranked by averages with four points each.

Barstable E's first win, though welcome, was not enough to lift them.

Results: 1 - St Peter's C (Glenda Steggles and Barry Burley) bt East Thurrock 21-4; bt Barstable E 21-10; bt Stanford-le-Hope B 21-20; bt Barstable D 21-16.

2 - Stanford-le-Hope B (Terri Sharman and Scott Harris) bt Barstable D 21-3; bt East Thurrock 21-4; bt Barstable E 21-12.

3 - East Thurrock (Paula Steinle and Norman Masters) bt Barstable E 21-18; bt Barstable D 21-17.

4 - Barstable E (Andy Millie and Lisa Bigg) bt Barstable D 21-17.

5 - Barstable D (Nicola Stevens and Peter Hyde) No wins.

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