Written by Scott W
Hello & welcome to my semi-regular round-up of the action in the Essex Senior League this weekend. This week, Following the ESL action, there’s an extended results check from the Essex Olympian League (Premier Division – Senior Division 4) & Essex Premier Cup Quarter-Finals.
Basildon Utd 1 – 3 Sawbridgeworth Town | Venue: The Hive | Att: 71
The Bees were upset by resurgent Sawbridgeworth at the Hive. James Mays put John Watters’ side ahead on the quarter-hour, before hot-shot Marcus Bowers [32′] levelled. However, goals from George Pullen [62′] and a injury-time third from Toby Cleaver sealed an impressive win for Sawbo.
Burnham Ramblers 0 – 1 Waltham Forest | Venue: Leslie Field | Att: 24
Forest edged this encounter at Leslie Field. Vincente Belho got the only goal to take Forest above Burnham in the table and continue the hosts’ poor start to 2018.
Enfield 1893 1 – 2 Clapton | Venue: Harlow Arena | Att: 146
A Jeffrey Cobblah-inspired Clapton narrowly won this one at the Harlow Arena. Cobblah struck on 32 minutes to break the deadlock before securing his brace with 18 minutes to play. Adu Odukeya grabbed one back for the E’s nine minutes from time.
Hackney Wick 1 – 7 Barkingside | Venue: Old Spotted Dog | Att: 21
Barkingside stormed to a big win at the OSD to add to Wick’s pain. Greg Moorse put the hosts ahead before ‘side recovered impressively through another hat-trick from Roddy Lemba plus goals from on-loan Mattheus Santos, Kofi Billzy, Michael Ogboin and James Briggs. Wick host Southend Manor in midweek in another important match.
Ilford 1 – 1 Tower Hamlets | Venue: Cricklefield | Att: 75
Ilford recovered to hold Hamlets at Cricklefield. Ex-Ilford striker Wale Odedoyin struck just three minutes in before Tony Cookey levelled for the Foxes.
Southend Manor 0 – 1 Stansted
| Venue: Southchurch Park | Att: 92
Stansted ground out another win at nine-man Manor. I attended this match – my report is here: survivor16b.wordpress.com/2018/02/03/match-report-southend-manor-0-1-stansted-esl-3-2-18/
Sporting Bengal Utd 0 – 2 Great Wakering Rovers
| Venue: Mile End Stadium | Att: 10
Wakering battled to another three points thanks to goals from Nathan Dewberry [60’] and Chris Bryan ten minutes from time to keep the heat on the top 3.
Takeley P – P FC Romania | Venue: Station Road
Match postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Wadham Lodge P – P Redbridge | Venue: Kitchener Road
Match postponed due to compassionate grounds following the sudden passing of a soul connected to Wadham the night before the match. My thoughts & best wishes to the person’s family & friends and also the club as a whole.
West Essex 3 – 2 Woodford Town (2017)
| Venue: Mayesbrook Park | Att: 36
West Essex edged a five-goal thriller at Mayesbrook. Woodford struck through Temi Babalola and Takudzwa Mashingaidze though West recovered as through goals from James Bromley, a Joe Lefley spot-kick and the ever-dangerous Michael Mignot midway through the second-half.
Essex Olympian League & Essex Premier Cup (Sat 3.2.18 R’s)
EP Cup Quarter-Finals
Buckhust Hill 5 – 0 Kelvedon Hatch
Catholic Utd 5 – 1 Shenfield AFC
Old Southendian 2 – 1 Manford Way
Waltham Abbey Res. 5 – 2 May & Baker E.C
EOFL – Premier Division
Canning Town 3 – 1 Rayleigh Town
Frenford 7 – 2 Basildon Town
Springfield 2 – 1 Leigh Ramblers
White Ensign 4 – 2 Harold Wood Athletic
Senior Division One
Great Baddow 5 – 0 FC Hamlets
Hutton 3 – 2 Runwell Sports
Newbury Forest P – P Harold Hill (Due to a waterlogged pitch)
Old Chelmsfordians 4 – 0 Galleywood
Sungate 4 – 0 Snaresbrook
Senior Division Two
May & Baker E.C Res. 4 – 1 Ryan
Newham Utd P – P Benfleet
Ongar Town 0 – 9 Herongate Athletic
Rayleigh Town Res. P – P Upminster
Rochford Town 2 – 1 A1 Sports
Toby 1 – 1 Ramsden Scotia
Senior Division Three
Harold Wood Athletic Res. 5 – 1 Leytonstone Utd
Beacon Hill Rovers 3 – 1 White Ensign Res.
Debden Sports 1 – 6 Hutton Res.
Manford Way Res. 4 – 2 Old Chelmsfordians Res.
Roydon 4 – 2 Frenford Res.
Shoebury Town 4 – 1 Leigh Town
Senior Division Four
Basildon Town Res. 2 – 1 Southend Sports
Canning Town Res. 0 – 6 Toby Res.
Epping 1 – 0 Sungate Res.
Galleywood Res. 0 – 6 Chingford Athletic
Leigh Ramblers Res. 2 – 4 Old Southendian Res.
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