A depleted FC Clacton side fell to defeat at the hands of Enfield 1893.

The Thurlow Nunn premier division Seasiders welcomed Essex Senior League’s Enfield to the Rush Green Bowl for their latest pre-season game and lost to two unanswered second half goals.

Wivenhoe Town were involved in an eight-goal thriller at Broad Lane.

They drew 4-4 with visiting Kent Blaxill Essex and Suffolk Border League premier division side Gas Recreation.

Marley Spindler, Ryan Brown, and new signing Luke Goldie grabbed the Dragons goals.

Brightlingsea Regent travelled to Long Melford and came back with a 3-2 win.

New signing Kevin Coyle put the visitors 1-0 up after five minutes and Jame Clark made it 2-0 before the break.

Charlie Thompson then put Brightlingsea three goals to the good shortly after half-time.

But Long Melford made a game of it by grabbing two late goals.

Halstead Town made the tip to Sussex County League division one side Hailsham Town and won 1-0.

Stanway Rovers entertained Heybridge Swifts under-21’s side at the Hawthorns and took a 3-0 victory.

Two goals from Adam Hampson and one from Jake Plane, all in the second half, gave Rovers the win.

Heybridge Swifts first team friendly at Whitton United was cancelled.