Bostik League Div. North & South Round-up (21.10.17)

Written by Scott W (Twitter: @ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome to a round-up of the action in the Isthmian League Division North on Sat 21th October followed by the results from Bostik Division South from the same day. Thanks for reading.

 

Saturday 21st October

Bostik Division North

Bowers & Pitsea  2 – 0   Aveley

Venue: Len Salmon Stadium   |   Attendance: 89

Bowers overcame the challenge of the Millers at the Len Salmon. Tony Stokes gave the hosts the lead just before half-time and David Knight wrapped up the points with a 90th-minute second to give Rob Small’s men their third win in their last six league matches and extend Aveley’s winless league run to four matches.

Canvey Island  3 – 2   AFC Sudbury

Venue: Park Lane  |  Attendance: 389

Canvey held off stiff resistance from the Suds to edge this encounter at Park Lane. George Craddock put the Islanders ahead on eight minutes, though that lead only lasted nine minutes before Alfie Carroll levelled. Ryan Charles put Canvey back ahead ten minutes before the break though Sudbury thought they’d got a point as Ollie Peters levelled in the first minute of added-time. It wasn;t to be though as ten minutes into an extended injury-time finale, Mitchell Gilbey’s spot-kick ensured Canvey’s seventh straight league win.

Cheshunt    0 – 2    Dereham Town

Venue: Theobalds Lane   | Attendance: 117

A goal in each half was enough to see Dereham leave Theobalds Lane with all three points. Jake Anema [45’] put the Magpies ahead before Daniel Beaumont’s penalty on 65 minutes secured Dereham’s fifth straight league win. Cheshunt’s winless run also extends to five league matches now.

Grays Athletic  3 – 1   Tilbury

Venue: Parkside  |   Attendance: 275

A resurgent Grays fought back to claim the win over Tilbury at Parkside. Ryan Melaugh gave the Dockers a 13th-minute lead before Adeyinka Cole levelled things nine minutes before the break. After the interval, goals from Kieran Bishop [48’] and Ryan Mahal [56’] secured the points and Grays’ third straight league win. Tilbury also announced following the match that Canvey assistant manager Joe Keith will be their new manager.

Haringey Borough  4 – 0   Norwich Utd

Venue: Coles Park    |   Attendance: 148

Haringey dispatched the Planters to secure another win at Coles Park. The damage was done before half-time as Anthony McDonald gave Borough the lead on twenty minutes. Ralston Gabriel then lit up this match with a 15-minute hat-trick [24’,31’ & 39’] to keep his side’s unbeaten start to the campaign.

Hertford Town   4 – 0  Brentwood Town

Venue: Hertingfordbury Park           |   Attendance: 189

Brentwood couldn’t withstand a second-half barrage as Hertford claimed the win at Hertingfordbury Park. Ricky Light put the hosts ahead on the stroke of half-time before Michael Toner doubled the lead on 62 minutes. Brentwood’s afternoon got worse as Daryl Robson was dismissed for two bookings with 19 minutes to play. Further goals by substitute Mark Summers [74’] and Charlie Edwards [86’] sealed a good win for the home side.

Maldon & Tiptree   1 – 1   Ware

Venue: Park Drive           |   Attendance: 81

Maldon were held by Ware at Park Drive. Yannick Kamanan gave the visitors the lead seven minutes after the break though only four minutes later, the Jammers levelled through hot-shot Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe. Ware’s winless run extends to three matches now.

Mildenhall Town   0 – 2    Heybridge Swifts

Venue: Recreation Way         |   Attendance: 228

Heybridge continued their strong start to the season with victory at Recreation Way. Kreshnic Krasniqi gave Swifts the perfect start after only two minutes and Lewis Godbold sealed the win on 65 minutes as Heybridge record their seventh win of the league season.

Potters Bar Town   1 – 1    Witham Town

Venue:  Pakex Stadium        |   Attendance: 105

Witham held Potters Bar to a draw at the Pakex Stadium. It started well for the Scholars as Michael Murray put them ahead inside two minutes. Tyler Corlett restored parity for Witham ten minutes before the break. The visitors had Liam Whipps dismissed for two bookable offences late on though they held on for a point. Witham’s winless league run now stands at eight matches.

Romford   1 – 2   Bury Town

Venue:  Ship Lane        |   Attendance: 81

Bury Town prevailed at Ship Lane despite playing nearly an hour with ten men. Darren Mills was given a straight red card on 33 minutes. Substitute Craig Jeakins broke the deadlock five minutes after the break though late goals from substitute Ollie Hughes [79’] and Tevan Allen [90’] turned it around for Town and grab their sixth win of the campaign. Romford stay bottom having only won once so far this term.

Soham Town Rangers  1 – 2    AFC Hornchurch

Venue: Julius Martin Lane        |   Attendance: 156

Hornchurch battled past Soham to grab another three points at Julius Martin Lane. George Purcell struck nine minutes before the break to put the Urchins ahead. Lee Chaffey levelled the match two minutes after the interval though Purcell grabbed his brace on 61 minutes and that proved to be the winner and preserve Jimmy McFarlane’s side their unbeaten run this season.

Waltham Abbey   2 – 2   Barking

Venue: Capershotts     |   Attendance: 88

This see-saw encounter ended in stalemate at Capershotts. Dan Gilchrist put the visitors ahead after only four minutes, though Darelle Russell vanquished that lead eight minutes later. Gilchrist struck again for Barking with ten minutes remaining, though again that lead disintegrated into dust only four minutes afterward thanks to substitute Steven Sylvester’s goal and both sides had to be content with a point. Barking’s winless league run now stands at five matches.

Bostik Division South

Saturday 21st October

Carshalton Athletic  4 – 2  Ashford Utd   | Venue: Colston Avenue  | Att: 316

Corinthian Casuals  3 – 2  Hastings Utd  | Venue: King George’s Field | Att: 167

East Grinstead Town  0 – 2   Guernsey    | Venue: College Lane | Att: 98

Faversham Town  3 – 1   VCD Athletic      | Venue: Salters Lane     | Att: 168

Horsham   3 – 1    Molesey       | Venue: Culver Road  | Att: 127

Lewes   8 – 1   Herne Bay   | Venue: The Dripping Pan  | Att: 472

Phoenix Sports  4 – 0    Ramsgate   | Venue: The Mayplace Ground  | Att: 103

Sittingbourne   1 – 1   Chipstead    | Venue: Woodstock Park  | Att: 156

South Park P – P Shoreham  (Due to a waterlogged pitch) | Venue: Whitehall Lane

Thamsmead Town  0 – 1   Cray Wanderers   | Venue: Princes Park | Att: 110

Walton Casuals  2 – 2    Hythe Town |  Venue: Elmbridge Sports Hub | Att: 170

Whyteleafe  1 – 1   Greenwich Borough    |  Venue: Church Road  |  Att: 153

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Bostik League Division North (& South) Midweek round-up (3.10.17)

Written by Scott W (Twitter: ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome to the round-up of the action that took place in the Isthmian League Division North on Tuesday night, coupled with results from Bostik Division South in midweek. Enjoy.

Monday 2nd September

Aveley   1 – 3 Waltham Abbey

Venue: Parkside          |         Attendance: 266

Abbey grabbed a good win at Parkside in the sole Monday night match. Hot-shot Christian Assombalonga gave the visitors the lead after 16 minutes. Shad Ngandu doubled the lead on 33 minutes. After the break, Daniel Rimmel made the points safe with a third twelve minutes from time. Substitute Billy Coyne’s penalty three minutes from time was scant consolation for Terry Spillane’s men. Abbey had substitute Petrit Elbi dismissed late on though they still recorded their fourth league win of the season.

 

Tuesday 3rd October

AFC Hornchurch    2 – 2   Grays Athletic

Venue: Bridge Avenue          |         Attendance: 222

Grays hit back to end the Urchins’ 100% start to the campaign at Bridge Avenue. Sam Cross gave the visitors the lead nine minutes before half-time. Leon MCKenzie levelled for Hornchurch, before substitute Theo Fairweather-Johnson put the hosts ahead on 75 minutes. Grays sealed a point four minutes through Jack Fowler to end a five-match losing run in the league.

AFC Sudbury  1 – 1   Maldon & Tiptree 

Venue:  Wardale Williams Stadium         |         Attendance: 170

Maldon fought back to claim a draw at ten-man Sudbury. Louis Blake put the Suds ahead on 63 minutes though they were a man short after Alfie Carroll picked up two bookings in five minutes, being dismissed on 78 minutes. A minute later, Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe scored a spot-kick to give the Jammers a point and extend their unbeaten league run to four matches.

Barking   1 – 2   Haringey Borough

Venue: Mayesbrook Park     | Attendance: 79

Haringey defeated Barking to claim their sixth straight league win. Jorge Dtassi-Sambu gave the visitors the lead on the hour, before Anthony McDonald extended the lead five minutes later. Albert Levett ulled a goal back for Justin Gardner’s side a minute from time though the hosts’ recent four-match unbeaten run ended with this defeat.

Brentwood Town   2 – 1    Potters Bar Town

Venue: Brentwood Arena          |         Attendance: 87

Brentwood produced a comeback to defeat Potters Bar at the Brentwood Arena. Eoin Casey’s penalty after 20 minutes gave the Scholars the lead though Matt Price levelled 14 minutes later. It may have looked like a stalemate was coming though with seven minutes to play, substitute Brad Hunter struck to hand Brentwood their third league win of the season.

Bury Town  4 – 2  Hertford Town

Venue: Ram Meadow          |         Attendance: 231

Bury Town did most of the damage in the first-half to claim the win at Ram Meadow. Bradley Barber put the hosts ahead on 16 minutes, before Cemal Ramadan doubled the lead nine minutes before half-time. Ramadan struck from the spot two minutes after the re-start to give the hosts a commanding advantage. Darren Mills pretty much sealed the win three minutes later though late goals from Hertford’s Jay Lovell (80’) and Ollie Sharman (90’+3) gave Gavin Kelsey’s side some consolation.

Norwich Utd  0 – 3  Soham Town Rangers

Venue: Plantation Park          |         Attendance: 115

Soham ended the hosts’ hopes of a second straight win with a good display at Plantation Park. Lewis Clayton put the visitors ahead on the quarter-hour before Joe Carden doubled the lead three minutes after the re-start. James Tricks made the win safe with 22 minutes remaining. This was Soham’s third win of the league season.

Tilbury   2  – 6   Canvey Island

Venue: Chadfields          |         Attendance: 112

Canvey produced a sumptuous display to record their fifth straight league win. Sam Collins put the visitors ahead 13 minutes in, though Ryan Melaugh levelled on 36 minutes. Mitchell Gilbey gave the Islanders the lead again two minutes later. Adam Vyse levelled for the Dockers three minutes before the break. After the break, the visitors struck three times in 25 minutes to seal the points, Gilbey getting his brace on 51 minutes, Elliott Warren on 59 minutes and substitute Ryan Charles ten minutes afterward before Collins struck two minutes from time to seal his double and extend Canvey’s unbeaten league run to nine matches.

Ware 3 – 1  Cheshunt

Venue: Wodson Park          |         Attendance: 88

Ware took the points against out-of-form Cheshunt at Wodson Park. Elliot Charles put the Blues ahead on the quarter-hour. Hot-shot Yannick Kamanan made it two on 24 minutes though Manny Osei brought the Ambers back into it on the stroke of half-time. Kamanan got his second late on to seal Ware’s fourth win in their last six league matches.

Witham Town 0 – 2    Bowers & Pitsea

Venue: Spa Road          |         Attendance: 66

Bowers sealed the win with a quick-fire brace in the second-half at Spa Road. Ben Sartain ‘got the ball rolling’ with the opener on 61 minutes before James Thomas gave Rob Small’s side the initiative nine minutes later. Witham are now winless in their last five league matches.

Tuesday 3rd October

Bostik Division South

 Ashford Utd   0 – 4   South Park    | Venue: Homelands  | Att: 191

Chipstead  1 – 1   Walton Casuals    | Venue: High Road  | Att: 94

Greenwich Borough  2 – 0 Corinthian Casuals | Venue: DGS Stadium | Att: 162

Hastings Utd  2 – 0   Carshalton Athletic    | Venue: The Pilot Field  | Att: 298

Herne Bay   0 – 1   Sittingbourne    | Venue: Winch’s Field  | Att: 263

Hythe Town  2 – 1    Thamesmead Town   | Venue: Reachfields  | Att: 153

Molesey   4 – 2   East Grinstead Town    | Venue: Walton Road | Att: 53

Ramsgate  3 – 2    Faversham Town  | Venue: Southwood   | Att: 186

Shoreham   1 – 2   Horsham   | Venue: Middle Road  | Att: 132

VCD Athletic  3 – 3  Whyteleafe  | Venue: Oakwood  | Att: 91

 Wednesday 4th October

Cray Wanderers   v     Phoenix Sports    | Venue: Hayes Lane  |

Guernsey   v    Lewes        | Venue: Footes Lane |

Bostik League Division North midweek round-up (27.9.17)

Written by Scott W (Twitter: ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome to an in-brief round-up of the action that took place in the Isthmian League Division North in midweek. The updated table will return at the weekend. Enjoy.

Tuesday 26th September

Brentwood Town 2 – 5 Maldon & Tiptree

Venue: Brentwood Arena  | Attendance: 105

Maldon first-half goal-blitz laid the foundations for a good win at the Brentwood Arena. Ryan Clampin’s quick-fire brace early-on (5’ & 8’) gave the Jammers the initiative before Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe made it three on 29 minutes. Clampin struck again to grab his hat-trick four minutes later as Kevin Horlock’s side led handsomely at the break. Maldon substitute Kieran Bailey made it five on 75 minutes before a late brace from Brentwood’s Andy Freeman (pen 77’ & 87’) made sure the hosts ended the match on a brighter note. This was Maldon’s third league win of the campaign.

Bury Town  0 – 1  Dereham Town

Venue: Ram Meadow  | Attendance: 275

Dereham edged this one to claim the points at Ram Meadow. Joe Gatting nabbed the only goal on 62 minutes to ensure the Magpies’ fifth league win of the campaign.

Soham Town Rangers  0 – 2  AFC Sudbury

Venue: Julius Martin Lane  | Attendance: 136

Sudbury held off the challenge of Soham to record a good away win at Julius Martin Lane. Adam Mills put the visitors ahead on 23 minutes, before Louis Blake doubled the lead ten minutes later to give the Suds their third league win of the season.

Tilbury 0 – 3 Bowers & Pitsea

Venue: Chadfields  | Attendance: 85

Bowers produced an excellent away-day display to claim the win at Chadfields. Jamie Salmon put the visitors ahead eight minutes before the break. Lewis Clark doubled the lead on 48 minutes. Rob Small’s side had to play the last nine minutes with ten men as Callum Leahy was given a straight red card. Bowers made the points safe though on 83 minutes as Clark got his second of the evening. Bowers have now won six league matches already this term.

 

Wednesday 27th September

Grays Athletic  3 – 6  Canvey Island

Venue: Parkside   |   Attendance: 253

Canvey got the points in a nine-goal thriller at Parkside. Mitchell Gilbey put the Islanders ahead on ten minutes. After the break, the goal glut started with Sam Collins (47’) and a George Sykes brace (52’ & 54’) giving Danny Heale’s side a 4-0 lead. Grays roared back to within one as Ryan Mahal (57’), Callum Ibe (61’) & Adeyinka Cole (63’) pulled Jamie Stuart’s side back into contention though Canvey sealed the win through Gilbey’s second on 64 minutes and Steve Sheehan’s header on 70 minutes. Canvey grabbed their fifth league win of the season here.

Romford  1 – 3  Cheshunt

Venue: Ship Lane  | Atttendance: 84

Cheshunt defeated out-of-form Romford at Ship Lane. Kyle Roberts put the Ambers ahead on five minutes, before Luke Illsley doubled the advantage 12 minutes later. Romford pulled one back through Jonathan Adebayo on 23 minutes though Paul Martin’s side trailed at the break. Callum Ellersley secured the second win of the season for Steve Newing’s side with 13 minutes remaining.

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Bostik League Div. North & South Round-up (23.9.17)

Written by Scott W (Twitter: @ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome to a round-up of the action in the Isthmian League Division North on Sat 23rd September and the updated table (below) as the league starts to take shape, with results from Bostik Division South from the same day & the Bostik South table. Enjoy.

Saturday 23rd September

Bostik Division North

AFC Sudbury   3 – 2   Heybridge Swifts

Venue: Wardale Williams Stadium   |   Attendance: 259

Sudbury struck late to claim the win at the Wardale Williams Stadium. Juan Luque put the high-flying Swifts ahead on the half-hour. After the break, Sam Clarke’s penalty (64’) levelled things before Luque’s second of the afternoon three minutes later gave Jody Brown’s side the advantage once again. Though the Suds were not to be denied as first Louis Blake restored parity with 15 minutes to go, and Adam Mills struck five minutes from the end. Mills were sent off with moments remaining though the hosts held on to obtain a much-needed win and hand Heybridge their first loss of the season.

Aveley   1 – 0  Brentwood Town

Venue: Parkside   |  Attendance: 289

Aveley edged Brentwood to record their first win since the opening day of the campaign. Jordan Watson got the only goal on the hour. Though the Millers had to see out the last few minutes with ten men as Nathan Koranteng saw red.

Bowers & Pitsea  4  – 2  Potters Bar Town

Venue: Len Salmon Stadium   | Attendance: 113

Bowers produced a stirring second-half comeback to overcome Potters Bar at the Len Salmon Stadium. The Scholars led after 17 minutes through Michael Murray’s opener. After the break, Ben Sartain levelled matters on 65 minutes. Five minutes later, Bradley Sach’s goal gave the visitors the lead again. Not for long though as three minutes after that, a spot-kick from David Knight made it 2-2. And late goals from James Thomas (79’) and Knight (87’) sealed Bowers’ third straight win in the league.

Canvey Island   1 – 0   Romford

Venue: Park Lane   |   Attendance: 329

Canvey recorded a narrow though nonetheless important win at Ship Lane. George Sykes’ penalty five minutes after the interval turned out to be the winner. This was Romford’s fifth straight league loss and this could be a difficult season for Paul Martin’s side.

Cheshunt 1 – 2   Bury Town

Venue: Theobalds Lane   |   Attendance: 130

All the goals came in the second-half at Theobalds Lane as Bury edged this one. Noel Aitkens put the visitors ahead with 18 minutes remaining. They only led for six minutes before Tom Bruno’s penalty restored parity for Steve Newing’s side. Though Bury were awarded a spot-kick of their own with eight minutes left and substitute Cemal Ramadan duly converted it to get the eventual winner. The Ambers had to play the last six minutes with ten men as Jason Hallett was dismissed. Bury Town are unbeaten in their last five league matches, while Cheshunt suffered their fourth league defeat of the season.

Dereham Town 3 – 3    Barking

Venue: Aldiss Park             |   Attendance: 122

Barking recovered well from twice going two goals behind to get a point at Aldiss Park. Ashley Jarvis’ brace (9 & 26’) gave the Magpies the initiative at the break. Two minutes after the interval, Alan Taylor cut the visitors’ arrears in half though Joe Gatting restored Dereham’s two-goal cushion only a minute later. Barking were level again on 54 minutes though as Jay Knight struck before substitute Goldy Capela struck at the death to give Justin Gardner’s side a point in a enthralling encounter. Dereham are now winless in their last four league matches. Barking are now unbeaten in three league matches.

Haringey Borough 2 – 0  Soham Town Rangers

Venue: Coles Park               |   Attendance: 117

Haringey held off Soham to grab another three points at Coles Park. A first-half brace from Jamie O’Dongohue (20’ & pen 38’) was enough to claim his side’s fifth straight league win. Soham are now winless in their last three league matches.

Hertford Town  1 – 0  Grays Athletic

Venue:  Hertingfordbury Park                    |   Attendance: 213

Ten-man Hertford struck very late to seal all three points. Hertford were down to ten seven minutes into the second half as Jason Beck was dismissed. Gavin Kelsey’s side held firm though and Michael Toner’s penalty at the death sealed the hosts’ second win of the season.

Maldon & Tiptree   1 – 1 Waltham Abbey

Venue: Park Drive                     |   Attendance: 61

Maldon fought back to end this one honours-even at Park Drive. Abbey led seven minutes before half-time through Billy Holland’s goal. Though a spot-kick from Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe on 72 minutes gave the Jammers a point. Maldon have only won one of their last five league matches now.

 

Mildenhall Town 4 – 6  Tilbury

Venue:  Recreation Way                    |   Attendance: 162

Tilbury pulled off an excellent win at Recreation Way in this ten-goal thriller. Tilbury led after just four minutes thanks to Toby Aromolaran’s opener. Joshua Curry levelled for the Hall on 34 minutes before Bryan Kyungu restored the Dockers’ lead two minutes later. Mildenhall’s Shaun Avis made it 2-2 five minutes before the interval. A quick-fire double from Adam Vyse (48’) and Emiel Aiken (51’) gave the visitors a two-goal cushion early in the second half. Craig Calver made it 3-4 four minutes after Aiken’s goal. Tilbury put themselves clear thanks to Ryan Melaugh (62’) and Aromolaran’s second of the afternoon on 64 minutes. The visitors were down to ten men on 86 minutes as Lewis Jaggs was dismissed for two bookable offences and Mildenhall grabbed another late on through substitute Gareth Simpson. Tilbury are now unbeaten in their last three league matches.

Norwich Utd  0 – 2  AFC Hornchurch

Venue: Plantation Park                     |   Attendance: 89

Hornchurch struck twice in the first half to continue their 100% start to the league season. Goals from Nathan Cooper (6’) and Kenzer Lee (25’) were enough to give the Urchins’ their 7th straight league win. Norwich are yet to find their first win this term.

Ware 3 – 2  Witham Town

Venue: Wodson Park                     |   Attendance: 68

Ware came from behind to edge Witham at Wodson Park. Pat Ahern gave the visitors the lead on seven minutes, before Yannick Kamanan restored parity on 31 minutes. A Tyler Corlett OG put the hosts ahead eight minutes into the second-half. Town were level with 58 minutes gone as Shamido Pedulu struck. Ware were down to ten men as Ahmed Abdullah was sent off for two bookings with two minutes left. Gareth Madden popped up right though at the end to seal Ware’s fourth win of the season. Witham are now without a win in three league matches.

Bostik Division North Table (after 23rd September 2017 matches)

Position	Team	P	W	D	L	GD (+/-)	Points
1	AFC Hornchurch	7	7	0	0	+15	21
2	Haringey Borough	7	6	1	0	+9	19
3	Bowers & Pitsea	8	5	1	2	+9	16
4	Heybridge Swifts	6	5	0	1	+11	15
5	Bury Town	8	4	3	1	+10	15
6	Canvey Island	8	4	3	1	+7	15
7	Dereham Town	8	4	2	2	+2	14
8	Potters Bar Town	7	4	1	2	+5	13
9	Tilbury	8	4	1	3	-3	13
10	Ware	7	4	0	3	+2	12
11	Mildenhall Town	8	4	0	4	0	12
12	Waltham Abbey	7	3	1	3	+3	10
13	Aveley	8	3	1	4	-4	10
14	Hertford Town	7	2	3	2	-8	9
15	Barking	7	2	2	3	0	8
16	Soham Town Rangers	8	2	2	4	-4	8
17	AFC Sudbury	6	2	1	3	-1	7
18	Maldon & Tiptree	6	2	1	3	-3	7
19	Witham Town	8	2	1	5	-5	7
20	Grays Athletic	7	2	0	5	-4	6
21	Brentwood Town	7	1	1	5	-4	4
22	Cheshunt	7	1	1	5	-8	4
23	Romford	8	1	1	6	-13	4
24	Norwich Utd	8	0	1	7	-16	1

 

Bostik Division South

Saturday 23rd September

Ashford Utd 3 – 0  Guernsey  | Venue: Homelands | Att: 258

Carshalton Athletic  2 – 2  Phoenix Sports   | Venue: Colston Avenue | Att: 311

Cray Wanderers 3 – 1 Herne Bay   | Venue: Hayes Lane  | Att: 166

Faversham Town 0 – 1 Corinthian Casuals  | Venue: Salters Lane  | Att: 227

Horsham  1 – 5   Sittingbourne  | Venue: Culver Road  | Att: 161

Molesey   4 – 3  Hastings Utd  | Venue: Walton Road  | Att: 75

Shoreham 1 – 0 Greenwich Borough  | Venue: Middle Road | Att: 110

South Park  2 – 2   Hythe Town  | Venue: Whitehall Lane  |  Att: 77

Thamesmead Town  1 – 3  Ramsgate  | Venue: Princes Park  | Att: 74

VCD Athletic  1 – 3  Chipstead  |  Venue: Oakwood | Att: 68

Walton Casuals  1 – 2  Lewes   |  Venue: Elmbridge Sports Hub  | Att: 211

Whyteleafe 2 – 1  East Grinstead Town  | Venue: Church Road | Att: 165

 

Bostik Division South Table (after 23rd September 2017 matches)

Position	Team	P	W	D	L	GD (+/-)	Points
1	Whyteleafe	9	6	2	1	+10	20
2	Lewes	8	6	2	0	+6	20
3	Sittingbourne	9	5	3	1	+9	18
4	South Park	8	5	2	1	+13	17
5	Walton Casuals	8	5	1	2	+8	16
6	Corinthian Casuals	8	5	1	2	+6	16
7	Carshalton Athletic	6	4	2	0	+7	14
8	Cray Wanderers	8	3	4	1	+8	13
9	Hythe Town	9	4	1	4	+4	13
10	Herne Bay	7	4	0	3	+5	12
11	Phoenix Sports	7	3	3	1	+4	12
12	Greenwich Borough	7	3	2	2	+5	11
13	Molesey	8	3	1	4	-6	10
14	VCD Athletic	9	3	0	6	-10	9
15	Thamesmead Town	6	2	2	2	+2	8
16	Hastings Utd	8	2	2	4	-5	8
17	Chipstead	7	2	1	4	-5	7
18	Horsham	7	2	1	4	-7	7
19	Ashford Utd	8	2	1	5	-7	7
20	Faversham Town	7	2	0	5	-1	6
21	Ramsgate	7	2	0	5	-6	6
22	East Grinstead Town	8	1	2	5	-8	5
23	Shoreham	8	1	1	6	-19	4
24	Guernsey	9	1	0	8	-13	3

Bostik League Divisions Round-up (16.9.17)

Written by Scott W (Twitter: @ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome to a round-up of the action in the Isthmian League Divisions on Sat/Sun 16/17th September. The bulk of the Bostik Premier clubs and some Bostik North & South clubs are on FA Cup duty though here are the results from the remaining matches in all 3 Isthmian divisions. Enjoy.

Saturday 16.9.17

Bostik Premier Division

Merstham  3  –  3   Brightlingsea Regent

Venue: Moatside  |  Attendance: 148

Regent fought back to claim a draw in the only Bostik Premier match this weekend. Merstham took the lead through Jake Hutchings on eight minutes, before Alex Addai made it two on the quarter-hour. Regent pulled one back through Matt Cripps on 27 minutes. Merstham restored their two-goal cushion at the break as Simon Cooper made it 3-1. It stayed that way until the last ten minutes when super-sub Tom Richardson grabbed a late brace (80 & 88’) to give the R’s a point. Merstham rise to 13th, while Regent go into 11th place in the table.

Bostik Division North

 Bury Town 0 – 0  Aveley

Venue: Ram Meadow     |    Attendance: 224

Aveley held in-form Bury Town at Ram Meadow in this stalemate. Bury Town are now unbeaten in four matches and sit in 7th place, while Aveley ended their three-match losing streak here and are 16th place.

Romford  0 – 5  Bowers & Pitsea

Venue: Ship Lane     |       Attendance: 106

Bowers thumped out-of-form Romford at Ship Lane. Lewis Clark gave Rob Small’s side the lead after just two minutes. Martyn Stokes doubled the lead on 31 minutes, before Ben Sartain made it 3-0 three minutes before the break. After the break, goals from Stokes (48’) and Clark (90+1) completed braces for them and a handsome win for the visitors. Romford fourth successive loss sees them second bottom, three points clear of Norwich Utd. Bowers second win on-the-trot sees them rise to 4th place.

Soham Town Rangers 2  – 2   Canvey Island

Venue:  Julius Martin Lane      |       Attendance: 159

Ten-man Canvey fought back well to claim a point at Julius Martin Lane. Soham led through Gary Cohen’s opener 21 minutes in. Matt Allan doubled the lead on 62 minutes. Canvey then had goalkeeper Henry Newcombe sent off immediately afterward. Captain Sam Collins went in goal though late goals from Steve Sheehan (77’) & George Sykes (85’) denied Soham the victory. Soham rise to 13th place in the table while Canvey are now unbeaten in four matches, residing in 10th spot.

Tilbury  4  – 4   Norwich Utd

Venue: Chadfields            Attendance: 67

This encounter was extraordinary from start to finish at Chadfields. Tilbury went ahead through goals early-doors from Emiel Aiken (2’) and Toby Aromolaran (10’). Norwich Utd roared back as Lawrence Cheese pulled one back on 23 minutes, before Jamie Speller levelled three minutes later. Aiken struck again six minutes before the break to give the Dockers a two-goal cushion again. After the break, a Danny Smith OG (71’) made it 3-3. Aiken then grabbed his hat-trick with nine minutes left. With moments left, Lee Will levelled once again to give the Planters their first point of the campaign. Tilbury rise to 9th place in the table.

Witham Town 0 – 1  Mildenhall Town

Venue: Spa Road          Attendance: 81

Mildenhall narrowly defeated ten-man Witham at Spa Road. Joseph Asensi got the only goal 11 minutes before half-time. Witham had to see out the last minutes with ten men as Lance Akins was given a straight red card. Witham first loss in four sees them in 15th place. Mildenhall rise to 8th spot.

Bostik Division South

Corinthian Casuals  0 – 0  Whyteleafe  | Venue: King George’s Field | Att: 148

East Grinstead Town  7 – 2  Shoreham     | Venue: College Lane   | Att: 98

Greenwich Borough 4  – 1  Molesey      | Venue: DGS Stadium    | Att: 102

Guernsey  1 – 3   South Park      | Venue: Footes Lane   | Att: 577

Hythe Town   1 – 0    Ashford Utd    | Venue: Reachfields    | Att: 351

Lewes   2 – 1   Cray Wanderers     | Venue: The Dripping Pan   | Att: 475

Sittingbourne  3 – 2  VCD Athletic    | Venue: Woodstock Park   | Att: 147

Sunday 17.9.17

Bostik Premier Division

Worthing   2 – 2    Staines Town 

Venue: Nyewood Lane   |

Bostik League Div. North Midweek Round-up – 11 & 12.9.17

Scott W reporting (Twitter: @ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome to another round-up  of the action that took place in the Bostik League Division North here on my blog, this time featuring a midweek fixture list on Monday 11th & Tuesday 12th September. How did your team do on Matchday 6? Following the Bostik North round-up, we’ll have a listing of the Bostik Division South results in midweek.

Monday 11th September

Aveley 0  – 2  Tilbury      

Venue: Parkside  |   Attendance: 254

Tilbury prevailed at Parkside with a goal in each half securing the win. Tony Martin put the Dockers ahead on the quarter-hour. With eight minutes remaining, Adam Vyse pounced to secured Tilbury’s third win of the league campaign. Aveley have won one in four home league matches thus far, losing the other three.

Haringey Borough   2 – 0  Romford

Venue: Coles Park  |   Attendance: 161

A late brace from Anthony McDonald sealed the points at Coles Park. McDonald struck with six minutes left to give Borough the lead, before the forward pounced in the 90th-minute to seal Haringey’s 5th league win in six matches, remaining unbeaten. This was Romford’s fourth league defeat of the new season.

 

Tuesday 12th September

AFC Sudbury  3 – 0  Brentwood Town

Venue: Wardale Williams Stadium  |    Attendance: 143

Sudbury secured the points with all the goals coming in the second-half at the Wardale Williams Stadium. Jake Turner put the hosts ahead with 22 minutes remaining. Substitute Mekhi McKenzie doubled the advantage four minutes later before hot-shot Adam Mills made it three a minute from time. Sudbury recorded their first league win of the season here whilst this was Town’s fourth league defeat thus far.

Bowers & Pitsea  1  –  0  Grays Athletic

Venue: Len Salmon Stadium    |    Attendance: 121

Bowers edged this encounter at the Len Salmon. A solitary goal from Tony Stokes on 20 minutes was enough to give Bowers their third league success of the season. In contrast, this was Grays’ 4th loss in five league matches.

Canvey Island P – P  Heybridge Swifts

Venue:  Park Lane

This match was postponed due to floodlight failure. It has re-arranged (at time of writing) to take place on Tuesday 24th October.

Cheshunt 0 – 4  Potters Bar Town

Venue: Theobalds Lane   |     Attendance: 161

Potters Bar continued their fine league form by overwhelming Cheshunt in the second-half of this one at Theobalds Lane. Sean Grace put the Scholars ahead on 61 minutes, before Michael Murray extended the lead five minutes later. Billy Lobjoit made it three on 71 minutes before George Nicholas’ 90th minute goal sealed Potters Bar’s fourth win of the league season and into the top six. Cheshunt fourth loss in the league sees them in the bottom three.

Dereham Town  1 – 1   Witham Town

Venue: Aldiss Park      |     Attendance: 129

Witham came from behind to grab a point at Aldiss Park. Daniel Beaumont put the Magpies ahead a minute before half-time. Though with eight minutes remaining, substitute Ryan Imbert struck to level things up. Dereham have only lost one of their six league matches thus far, whilst this was Witham’s first stalemate of the new season.

Hertford Town 0 – 4 Waltham Abbey

Venue: Hertingfordbury Park   |    Attendance: 130

Abbey recorded an impressive win at Hertingfordbury Park. Shad Ngandu put the visitors ahead on the half-hour before Sam Robbins made it two seven minutes afterward. After the break, Abbey sealed the points through goals from Eli Benoit (66’) and substitute Petrit Elbi (90’) & in doing so, collected their third win of the league season.

Maldon & Tiptree  1 – 2 AFC Hornchurch

Venue: Park Drive   |    Attendance: 97

Hornchurch signalled their promotion intent with this good win at Park Drive. Leon McKenzie put the Urchins ahead on 12 minutes. Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe levelled for the Jammers on 29 minutes. Hot-shot Brad Warner got what ended up being the winner four minutes before the break. This was Maldon third loss of the league campaign, whist Hornchurch maintain their 100% record (6 out of 6) in the league.

Mildenhall Town  2 – 1  Soham Town Rangers

Venue: Recreation Way   |   Attendance: 228

Mildenhall struck late to win this one in front of a good crowd at Recreation Way. Gary Cohen gave Soham the lead a minute before the break. Joseph Asensi levelled for the Hall only a minute into the second half. The visitors were reduced to ten men as Lewis Endacott was dismissed with 14 minutes to play. Asensi made them pay with the winner, from the spot with ten minutes remaining. This was Mildenhall’s third win of the league season, whilst Soham have now lost three out of six matches.

Norwich Utd 1 – 2   Bury Town

Venue: Plantation Park   |    Attendance: 92

Bury Town fought off a second-half comeback from Utd to grab the win at Plantation Park. Darren Mills put Town ahead with six minutes played. Mills then struck a minute into the second half to get his second before Liam Jackson got one back for the Planters with 25 minutes left. The Blues held on though to record their third win of the season. Norwich Utd remain at the bottom after their sixth straight defeat.

Ware   0 – 1   Barking

Venue: Wodson Park   Attendance: 58

Barking edged Ware at Wodson Park. Ex-Billericay player Kreshnic Krasniqi got the only goal with 21 minutes remaining to give Justin Gardner’s side their second win of the campaign.

 

Bostik League Division South

Tuesday 12th September

Ashford Utd  1 – 0   Ramsgate     | Venue:  Homelands  | Att: 202

Faversham Town  1 – 0  Sittingbourne  | Venue: Salters Lane  | Att: 205

Horsham  1 – 2 Chipstead     | Venue: Goring’s Mead     | Att: 146

Molesey  1 – 2 Corinthian Casuals  | Venue: Walton Road     | Att: 71

Shoreham  2 – 2 Lewes         | Venue: Middle Road      | Att: 221

South Park  2 – 2  Phoenix Sports  | Venue: Whitehall Lane     | Att: 76

VCD Athletic  1 – 2 Hythe Town    | Venue: Oakwood     | Att: 64

Walton Casuals 3 – 0 East Grinstead Town

|Venue: Elmbridge Sports Hub | Att:126

Whyteleafe  2 – 0  Guernsey           | Venue: Church Road     | Att: 121

 

Wednesday 13th September

Cray Wanderers  1 – 1   Hastings Utd   | Venue: Hayes Lane |Att: 162

 

Bostik League Division North (& South R’s) Round-up (Matchday 4)

Scott W reporting (Twitter: @ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome another round-up of the action in the Bostik League Division North here on my blog. Here’s the round-up of the action that took place on Bank Holiday Monday, followed by a run-down of the results in Bostik League Division South on the same day. Enjoy.

Monday 28th August

AFC Hornchurch 4 – 1   Romford

Venue: Bridge Avenue   Attendance: 244

The Urchins continued their fine start to the season with victory at Bridge Avenue. Kenzer Lee put the hosts ahead five minutes after the break, before Brad Warner doubled the lead only two minutes later. The quick-salvo was complete as George Purcell’s penalty on 58 minutes made it 3-0. Jamie Dicks grabbed a consolation for Romford with 21 minutes left though Warner got his second in injury-time to seal a handsome win for Jimmy McFarlane’s men.

AFC Sudbury 0  – 2   Mildenhall Town

Venue:  Wardale Williams Stadium    Attendance: 270

Mildenhall pulled off a decent win at Sudbury. Jacob Brown gave the visitors the lead just past the hour, before Danny Crow sealed the points with 21 minutes remaining to give the Hall three good points.

Canvey Island 3  – 0   Bowers & Pitsea

Venue: Park Lane    Attendance: 319

I attended this match and for the full match report, it’s here – survivor16b.wordpress.com/2017/08/28/report-canvey-3-0-bowers-bln/

Grays Athletic 4  – 2  Aveley

Venue: Parkside   Attendance: 322

Grays came from behind to claim a good win in the first Parkside derby against landlords Aveley. Michael Osei put Aveley ahead on 20 minutes, before Joao Carlos levelled with nine minutes of the first half remaining. Kieran Bishop tucked away a penalty on the stroke of half-time to give Grays the lead. Glenn Wilson made it 3-1 with 18 minutes left before Kiernan Hughes-Mason first goal for the club sealed the win for Jamie Stuart’s side. Aveley got a late consolation from substitute Adam Bolle’s late penalty.

Haringey Borough  3 – 2  Cheshunt

Venue: Coles Park    Attendance: 155

Haringey fought back to narrowly defeat Cheshunt at Coles Park. Cheshunt took the lead through Mark Summers’ goal after 12 minutes. Michael O’Donoghue levelled for Borough, before Ralston Gabriel’s penalty put the hosts ahead with 12 minutes left. Jason Hallett equalised for the Ambers with five minutes to play, though Ramii Sherriff sealed the points for Tom Loizou’s side with moments to spare.

Hertford Town 1 – 1   Potters Bar Town 

Venue: Hertfordingbury Park    Attendance: 333

This intriguing tussle between these newcomers to the division ended all-square. Eoin Casey gave Potters Bar the lead nine minutes before the break. Hertford levelled just before half-time through Tommy Wade’s goal. The visitors had to play the last nine minutes with ten men as Lee O’Leary was dismissed.

Heybridge Swifts 5  – 0  Maldon & Tiptree

Venue:  Scraley Road   Attendance: 329

Heybridge thumped ten-man Maldon at Scraley Road. The hosts led after just three minutes as Ryan Henshaw struck. They made it two after only 12 minutes as Harrison Chatting scored to give them a cushion. Sam Bantick added to the Jammers’ pain only four minutes later to make it 3-0. And a forgettable afternoon got worse for the visitors Nicholas Akoto saw red 19 minutes from time. Late goals from substitutes Joe Gardner & Joshua Fagbohun (pen) sealed the rout for Jody Brown’s side.

Norwich Utd   1 –  3  Dereham Town

Venue: Plantation Park            Attendance: 194

Dereham pulled off a good away-day win at Plantation Park. Ashley Jarvis gave the Magpies the lead ten minutes in, before grabbing his and his team’s second 12 minutes before the break. Jarvis then completed an excellent hat-trick on 75 minutes. Both sides saw a player dismissed with eight minutes to go, Andy Eastaugh for Utd and David Hinton for Dereham. Liam Jackson grabbed a late consolation for the Planters two minutes from time.

Soham Town Rangers  2 – 2  Bury Town 

Venue: Julius Martin Lane    Attendance: 230

Bury fought back to claim a point at Julius Martin Lane. Soham led through Lewis Endacott’s goal on 11 minutes. Matt Allan extended the lead with eight minutes of the first period left. The tables turned though after the break as half-time substitute Ollie Hughes scored a minute after coming on. Fellow replacement Darren Mills sealed a point for Ben Chenery’s side just past the hour.

Tilbury 2 – 1 Brentwood Town

Venue: Chadfields   Attendance: 109

Tilbury edged Brentwood to claim the win at Chadfields. Adam Vyse gave the Dockers the lead after ten minutes, before Luke Hornsley doubled the lead with 25 minutes to play. Matt Price grabbed a goal back for the Blues though Gary Henty’s side held on.

Ware 2  –  1  Waltham Abbey

Venue: Wodson Park   Attendance: 93

Ware came from behind to grab another win at Wodson Park. Christian Assombalonga gave Abbey the lead on the half-hour. After the break, Marcus Milner levelled for the hosts. Right on the stroke of full-time, Yannick Kamanan popped up again to seal all three points for Kem Kemal’s side.

Witham Town  1 – 0  Barking

Venue: Spa Road     Attendance: 110

It was a case of ‘fine margins’ again for Barking as Witham secured a narrow win at Spa Road. Tim Monsheju got the only goal of the match just before the hour mark to give Adam Flint’s side the win.

Bostik League Division South results

Monday 28th August

Chipstead 1 – 2  Whyteleafe        Venue: High Road         Att: 103

Corinthian Casuals 2 – 4 Carshalton Athletic  Venue: King George’s Field Att: 242

Faversham Town  0 – 3  Herne Bay         Venue: Salters Lane       Att: 238

Greenwich Borough  3 – 0  Phoenix Sports      Venue: DGS Stadium  Att: 204

Hastings Utd  1  – 2  Lewes     Venue: The Pilot Field         Att: 699

Horsham  2 – 1   Guernsey         Venue: Goring’s Mead         Att: 206

Hythe Town  4 – 1 Ramsgate       Venue:     Att: 185

Molesey  1 – 2  Walton Casuals       Venue: Walton Road   Att: 116

Shoreham 0 – 3  Cray Wanderers        Venue:  Middle Road    Att: 152

Sittingbourne 0 – 0   Ashford Utd        Venue: Woodstock Park    Att: 207

South Park  3 – 1 East Grinstead Town      Venue: Whitehall Lane    Att: 146

VCD Athletic 3 –  1 Thamesmead Town         Venue: Oakwood     Att: 64

 

Thank you for reading. If you’d like to catch up on Saturday 26th August round-up from Bostik Division North, add this URL: survivor16b.wordpress.com/2017/08/26/bostik-div-n-s-r-m3/

Match Report: Canvey Island 3 – 0 Bowers & Pitsea (BLN)

Bostik League Division North

Venue: Park Lane

Attendance: 319

2017-18 Season – Match 15

Monday 28th August 2017 3pm

  Canvey Island : Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks

Bowers & Pitsea : Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts, Red Socks

 

Scott W reporting (Twitter: @ScottMHC14)

On a humid afternoon with a touch of the sea breeze, I visited Park Lane for the first time as Canvey Island took on Bowers & Pitsea in a Bank Holiday Monday  Bostik League Division North encounter.

Canvey started the match fairly well, with strike pairing George Sykes and ex-Bowers forward David Knight looking threatening early-on with their pace, running and strength. Knight had an early strike on the Bowers goal that went wide. The hosts didn’t have to wait long though to open their account as captain Sam Collins fizzed a 25-yard drive past Bowers goalkeeper Callum Chafer into the top corner on the quarter-hour. It was a good strike too.

Canvey had a few further chances to extend their advantage that their play deserved, though Sykes’ header was turned wide by Chafer on the half hour. Danny Heale’s side were not to be denied though as nine minutes before half-time, Sykes’ shot on goal fell kindly to Knight who slotted home to double their lead, much to the delight of the Yellow Army. Bowers (and ex-Canvey) forward Tony Stokes saw an opportunity four minutes before the break as home ‘stopper Henry Newcombe was off his line though Stokes’ effort from distance went wide of the right-side post.

Half-Time: Canvey Island 2 – 0  Bowers & Pitsea

Bowers made two changes at the start of the second half with Jamie Brown and Ryan Mallett coming on.  Canvey ‘keeper Newcombe had to be alert early after the resumption to save at Brown’s feet. Ten minutes into the half, Canvey winger Teddy Nesbitt blazed a shot over the bar from a decent right-wing cross. Newcombe was in action again just past the hour denying Bowers defender John Easterford’s prod at goal in the area, and then five minutes later Easterford’s header was saved by Newcombe.

Although Bowers improved a little after the break, with Brown in particular doing well down the right flank, Canvey’s back-line was led well by centre-half Jerome Sobers, who headed balls out of danger well. Bowers substitute Mallett did have adrive at goal spilled initially before being gathered by Newcombe though in fairness, you knew it wasn’t going to be Bowers’ day here.

Canvey made the win safe as substitute Mitchell Gilbey’s curling effort beat Chafer to nestle into the right corner just two minutes after coming on, on 82 minutes. No less than the hosts’ performance deserved, led by Sykes & Knight up top though there was also a few other good performances, by Collins and Frankie Merrifield I felt. For Bowers, they’ll know they can perform better though ex-Sawbridgeworth Town striker Gavin Cockman made his first start here. Defenders Tom Stephen, Fahad Nyanja and substitute Brown stood out for me in their team today.

Full-Time: Canvey Island  3 – 0  Bowers & Pitsea

Collins 15’, Knight 36’, Gilbey 82’

I’d like to thank Canvey for their hospitality and wish both sides well for the rest of this compelling Bostik North season.

Teams:
Canvey Island Manager: Danny Heale	Bowers & Pitsea Manager: Rob Small
1  Henry Newcombe  (GK)	1  Callum Chafer  (GK)
2  Jake Pitty	2  Fahad Nyanja
3  Ashley Dumas	3  Tom Stephen
4  Albert Levett	4  Martyn Stokes  (C)
5  Steve Sheehan	5  John Easterford
6  Jerome Sobers	6  Callum Leahy      (Subbed 46’)
7  Frankie Merrifield	7  James Thomas
8  Sam Collins  (C)	8  Jamie Salmon
9  George Sykes    (Subbed 76’)	9  Gavin Cockman   (Subbed 84’)
10  David Knight    (Subbed 80’)	10  Ben Sartain        (Subbed 46’)
11  Teddy Nesbitt	11  Tony Stokes
Substitutes:
12  Elliott Warren	12  Lewis Clark            (On 84’)
14  Mitchell Gilbey       (On 80’)	14  Jamie Brown         (On 46’)
15  George Craddock	15  Ryan Mallett         (On 46’)
16  Andrew Griffiths    (On 76’)	16  Lewis Manor
	17  Vlad Sighiartau
Referee:	Christopher Bodell
Assistant Referees:	Alphie Ibrahim Michael Mackey
Booked: None	Booked: None

Bostik League Division North Round-up (Matchday 3)

Scott W reporting (Twitter: @ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome another round-up of the action in the Bostik League Division North here on my blog. There’s a quick turnaround with most teams playing twice in three days over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Below the Division North round-up, there’s also a mention of the results from today’s matches in Bostik Division South. Enjoy.

Friday 25th August result

Aveley 2 – 1 Witham Town

Venue: Parkside    Attendance: 292

Aveley struck late on to deny Town and pick up a ‘smash & grab’ victory at Parkside. Elliot Ronto put the visitors ahead with 12 minutes remaining. Aveley levelled five minutes into injury-time though substitute Jack West before Aveley completed the turnaround two minutes later with fellow substitute Jordan Weston grabbing all three points after West’s flick on.

 

Saturday 26th August results

Barking 0 – 1 Heybridge Swifts

Venue: Mayesbrook Park     Attendance: 72

Heybridge picked up a narrow win at Mayesbrook Park. Juan Luque got the only goal with 18 minutes remaining to keep up their 100% record in the division so far this season.

Bowers & Pitsea 1 – 2  Haringey Borough

Venue: Len Salmon Stadium    Attendance: 102

Haringey picked up their second successive win at the Len Salmon Stadium after their FA Cup triumph last weekend. Micheal O’Donoghue gave Borough the lead ten minutes before the break. Borough substitute Michael Ademayui extended the lead for the visitors with six minutes left. Bowers grabbed a consolation through substitute and new signing Gavin Cockman four minutes from time though the visitors held on for their second win of the season.

Brentwood Town  5 – 2  Norwich Utd

Venue: The Brentwood Arena    Attendance: 120

Brentwood produced a five-star performance at the Brentwood Arena. The Blues took the lead on 19 minutes through Matt Price’s spot-kick. Harrison Georgiou doubled that lead seven minutes later, before Andy Freeman made it 3-0 on 37 minutes. The Planters pulled one back through Lawrence Cheese three minutes before the interval. The visitors reduced their arrears to one on 58 minutes thanks to Ben Jones’s goal. Brentwood rallied late on after some nerves as Price converted a second penalty and struck at the death to complete his hat-trick.

Bury Town  1 – 4  AFC Hornchurch

Venue: Ram Meadow   Attendance: 301

Hornchurch continued their unbeaten start to the season with a big win at Ram Meadow. Tobi Joseph put Hornchurch ahead after 13 minutes, before a Sam Mott OG levelled things for Town. After the break though, Hornchurch rallied to pick up the win as Brad Warner put the Urchins back ahead nine minutes after the restart. Joseph grabbed his second with 19 minutes left and substitute Theo Fairweather-Johnson made it four eight minutes from time.

Cheshunt  3 – 3   Canvey Island

Venue: Theobalds Lane    Attendance: 180

Canvey recovered to claim a point in a entertaining draw at Theobalds Lane. George Sykes gave the visitors the lead after just three minutes, before Jason Hallett levelled for the Ambers ten minutes after the break. Cheshunt then took the lead through Daniel Cheema on the hour before Mark Summers made it 3-1 with twenty minutes to go. The Islanders fought back in the last ten minutes as goals from substitute James Walker and Ashley Dumas sealed a point for Danny Heale’s men.

Dereham Town  2- 0  AFC Sudbury

Venue: Aldiss Park     Attendance: 210

Dereham continued their impressive start to the season with this win at Aldiss Park. Ashley Jarvis gave the Magpies the lead seven minutes into the second half. Sudbury were reduced to ten men with 16 minutes left as Julian Smith was dismissed. Daniel Beaumont’s penalty just a minute later sealed the win for a Dereham side yet to concede a goal in three matches.

Maldon & Tiptree  2 – 3  Hertford Town

Venue: Park Drive      Attendance: 87

Hertford upset Maldon at the death to claim a big win at Park Drive. Daniel Bond gave Hertford the lead twenty minutes in, before Ryan Clampin levelled for the Jammers on the stroke of half-time. Michael Toner put Hertford back ahead with 13 minutes left. Maldon thought they’d grabbed a point as Ryan Gondoh levelled with minute to play. Though in injury-time, Maldon’s Nicholas Akoto was sent off for two bookable offences. Seconds later, Jason Beck’s goal pinched the win for the Bostik North newcomers, their first of the campaign.

Mildenhall Town 1 – 0 Ware

Venue: Recreation Way    Attendance: 177

Mildenhall picked a narrow win over ten-man Ware at Recreation Way. Ware had to play 59 minutes with ten men as Ahmed Abdullah was dismissed just after the half-hour. Two minutes after the break, Shaun Avis broke the deadlock with the only goal of the game to grab an important three points for the Hall.

Potters Bar Town  3 – 1  Soham Town Rangers

Venue:  Pakex Stadium   Attendance: 126

Potters Bar continued their excellent start to the season with a good win over Soham at the Pakex Stadium. The Scholars took the lead after 12 minutes through William Wambeek. Soham were reduced to ten men on 24 minutes as Harry Norman saw red. Soham did level five minutes later from a James Tricks penalty, though Micheal Murray restored Potters Bar’s lead with two minutes of the first half left. Six minutes after the restart, Murray grabbed his second to make the points safe for Steve Ringrose’s side.

Romford  4 – 1 Tilbury

Venue: Ship Lane   Attendance: 82

Romford powered to a good win over Tilbury at Ship Lane. Jonathon Nzenga gave the hosts the lead on the quarter-hour. Luke Hornsley levelled for the Dockers a minute before half-time. Romford pushed on after the break, as Ben Clarke restored their lead ten minutes after the interval. Nzenga grabbed his second twenty minutes from the end and Chris Taylor made it four with six minutes remaining.

Waltham Abbey  2 – 1  Grays Athletic

Venue: Capershotts     Attendance: 114

Abbey came from behind to grab the win at Capershotts. Kieran Bishop gave Grays the lead after 25 minutes. Abbey levelled though through a Christian Assombalonga penalty eight minutes after the break before Darelle Russell grabbed the winner with 15 minutes remaining.

 

Bostik League Division South results

Saturday 26th August

Ashford Utd 2 – 5 VCD Athletic        Venue: Homelands           Att: 264

Carshalton Athletic  4  – 1  Shoreham     Venue: Colston Avenue      Att: 195

Cray Wanderers  4 – 0  Molesey         Venue: Hayes Lane             Att: 72

East Grinstead Town 0 – 5   Corinthian Casuals     Venue: College Lane  Att: 120

Guernsey 1 – 2 Greenwich Borough    Venue: Footes Lane          Att: 675

Herne Bay 3 – 1 Chipstead         Venue: Winch’s Field          Att: 208

Lewes 2 – 2  Sittingbourne       Venue: The Dripping Pan     Att: 446

Phoenix Sports 2 – 0  Hythe Town       Venue: The Mayplace Ground    Att: 137

Ramsgate 1 – 2 Hastings Utd        Venue: Southwood Stadium      Att: 253

Thamesmead Town 5 – 0 Horsham       Venue: Princes Park    Att: 105

Walton Casuals   4 – 3  Faversham Town     Venue: The Reg Madgewick Stadium    Att: 44

Whyteleafe 3 – 1  South Park                Venue: Church Road      Att: 135

2017/18 FA Cup Prelim Round: Results round-up

Written by Scott W (Twitter: ScottMHC14)

Hello & welcome to a special round-up of some of the results from this weekend’s FA Cup Prelim Round ties, specifically involving Essex Senior League & Bostik Division Clubs. The winners of each receive £1,925 in prize money & a place in the First Qualifying Round of the competition.

Saturday 19th August

AFC Hornchurch  2 – 0 Brentwood Town   

Venue: Bridge Avenue   Attendance: 309

The Urchins progressed to the next round, defeating fellow Bostik North side Brentwood at Bridge Avenue. Both goals came in the second half from Hornchurch striker Ross Wall (64’ & 84’). Craig Shipman’s side will have to wait another season for a potential FA Cup adventure.

AFC Sudbury 4 – 0 Aveley

Venue: Wardale Williams Stadium   Attendance: 174

Sudbury comfortably defeated fellow Bostik North side Aveley at the Wardale Williams Stadium. The Yellows took the lead through Julian Smith with 27 minutes on the watch. Three minutes before the break, Adam Mills doubled the home side’s advantage. After the break, two goals in ten minutes from Dave Cowley (60’) and Alfie Carroll (69’) sealed the win for Jamie Godbold’s side.

Barking 0 – 0 Saffron Walden Town

Venue: Mayesbrook Park    Attendance: 76

Barking held Thurlow Nunn Premier side Saffron Walden Town at Mayesbrook Park. This stalemate means that both sides will have to do it all again at Catons Lane in midweek.

Bowers & Pitsea 0 – 2 Haringey Borough

Venue: Len Salmon Stadium    Attendance: 174

Haringey overcame Bowers at the Len Salmon. The visitors led on 67 minutes as former Bowers player Ayron Coley struck, soon after coming off the bench. Borough made their progression into the next round safe with moments left as fellow substitute Ashley McDonald grabbed their second.

Bury Town 1 – 2  Tilbury

Venue: Ram Meadow    Attendance: 233

Tilbury fought off a late fightback from Bury Town to make it into the hat for the next round at Ram Meadow. Tilbury led after the quarter-hour through Adam Vyse before just past the hour mark, fellow striker Luke Hornsley doubled their lead. Darren Mills pulled one back for Town with 21 minutes remaining.

Canvey Island 0 – 2  Witham Town

Venue: Park Lane    Attendance: 224

Witham Town produced a good away-day win to defeat Canvey at Park Lane. Tyler Corlett put the visitors ahead on 21 minutes. Substitute Sam Ashford secured the win late on for Adam Flint’s men.

Clapton 2 – 0 Norwich Utd  

Venue: Old Spotted Dog   Attendance: 122

Clapton secured their passage into the next round by defeating Bostik North side Norwich Utd at the Old Spotted Dog. Substitute Raphael Duyile put the Tons ahead three minutes before the break. After the interval, Ikem Odeh sealed an important win twenty mnutes from time for Jon Fowell’s men.

Dereham Town 3 – 0  Corby Town

Venue: Aldiss Park    Attendance: 164

Bostik North side Dereham grabbed a good win at home to Corby Town. After only three minutes, Daniel Beaumont put the Magpies ahead. Dereham sealed the win with two goals in the last ten minutes courtesy of Ashley Jarvis and Beaumount grabbing his brace. Credit has to go to Corby goalkeeper Paul Bostock who played in this match aged 47 – best wishes to him.

Grays Athletic 2 – 0 Redbridge

Venue: Parkside   Attendance: 174

Grays defeated ESL side Redbridge on the 3G at Parkside. Sully Zuhdu gave the hosts the lead seven minutes before the break. Then, just six minutes after the re-start, Joao Carlos doubled the lead and ensured Jamie Stuart’s side are in the next round.

Great Yarmouth Town 1 – 0 Basildon Utd

Venue: Sandown Road    Attendance: 163

Great Yarmouth grabbed a late winner to knock out ESL side Basildon Utd in a tightly-contested match at Sandown Road. Substitute Lee Roots grabbed the winner eight minutes from time to seal the hosts’ passage into the next round.

Haverhill Rovers 1 – 1 Heybridge Swifts

Venue: The New Croft    Attendance: 188

This hard-fought encounter ended in a draw. Heybridge were reduced to ten men after just 15 minutes as defender Ryan Henshaw saw red. Swifts took the lead just three minutes later though, as Sam Bantick struck. Rovers recovered after the break though to seal a replay as Jordan Palmer scored 12 minutes from time. The replay will be played at Scraley Road in midweek.

Hertford Town 4 – 1   Hadleigh Utd

Venue: Hertingfordbury Park   Attendance: 260

Bostik North newcomers defeated Thurlow Nunn Premier side Hadleigh at Hertingfordbury Park. Hertford led after just two minutes through Daniel Bond. Jason Beck doubled the lead just before the break. Hadleigh pulled one back from the spot, thanks to Ben Elliott’s penalty on the hour. Hertford pushed on though as Bond got his second nine minutes later. Substitute Charlie Ruff grabbed a fourth for Town on 74 minutes, soon after coming on.

Ilford 1 – 1 Haverhill Borough

Venue: Cricklefield   Attendance: 82

Ilford were held by Thurlow Nunn Premier side Borough at Cricklefield. Khadean Campbell gave the Foxes the lead ten minutes before the break with a curling 20-yard strike. Borough were level only eight minutes later though as Sam Hawley struck. Ilford had to see out the last 17 minutes with ten men but they held on for a replay at New Croft 3G in midweek.

Long Melford 1 – 2 FC Romania

Venue: Stoneylands    Attendance: 84

FC Romania secured their place in the next round with a good win at Stoneylands. Sergiu Pitaru gave FCR the lead with 26 minutes on the clock, before Toby Cleaver doubled the lead eight minutes before the break. Melford raised their game in the second half, and grabbed a goal back six minutes from time though substitute Nathan Rowe. The visitors held on though for a good win.

Maldon & Tiptree 5 – 1 Waltham Abbey

Venue: Park Drive   Attendance: 73

Maldon knocked out fellow Bostik North side Abbey at Park Drive. The home side took the lead on the quarter-hour through Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe. Only two minutes later, Chris Millar made it two. Macauley Joynes pulled one back for the Abbotts seven minutes before the break. After the break, Kieraan Bailey restored the Jammers’ two-goal cushion on 55 minutes, before Ogedi-Uzokwe grabbed his second two minutes later. Ryan Gondoh added a fifth from a super free-kick to seal a good win for Kevin Horlock’s men.

Newmarket Town 1 – 2 Ware

Venue: Ridgeons Stadium   Attendance: 100

Ware secured a good away-day win at Newmarket to make the next round. Yannick Kamanan put Kem Kemal’s side ahead after only five minutes. A Jack Watson penalty levelled things for the home side, before Kamanan struck again 12 minutes into the second half to grab the win for the Blues.

Potters Bar Town 4 – 1 West Essex

Venue: Pakex Stadium      Attendance: 121

Potters Bar recovered from faling behind to record a good win over ESL side West Essex at the Pakex Stadium. Michael Mignot gave the visitors the lead six minutes before the break. George Nicholas levelled for the Scholars almost immediately, before Eoin Casey put the hosts ahead on 52 minutes. Steve Brown grabbed a third mid-way into the second half, before Casey sealed the win with his second with twenty minutes left.

Soham Town Rangers 3 – 2 Cogenhoe Utd

Venue: Julius Martin Lane   Attendance: 123

Soham edged to an important win over Cogenhoe Utd. Two goals in a four-minutes spell saw Soham take the advantage through Daniel Buddle (36’) and Matt Allan (39’). After the break, the visitors pulled one back through Matt Long levelled thanks to Ryan Dove. Soham’s Callum Russell grabbed the winner with 15 minutes remaining.

Southend Manor 2 – 3 Gorleston

Venue: Southchurch Park   Attendance: 64

Manor narrowly lost out to Thurlow Nunn Premier side Gorleston at Southchurch Park. Manor took the lead through Michael Hopkins two minutes after the break. Jack Garrod levelled for the visitors on 58 minutes, before taking the lead five minutes later through Connor Deeks’s penalty. Stuart Marshall’s side were reduced to ten men as winger Alfie Lindfield was sent off. Manor fought back though and levelled through defender Daniel Okah’s over-head kick. The hosts probably thought they’d done enough for a replay though Gorleston’s Garrod grabbed his second in injury-time to seal the win for Ricci Butler’s side.

Stowmarket Town 1 – 1 Romford

Venue: Humber Doucy Lane

Romford held Stowmarket Town at Humber Doucey Lane. The home side took the lead through Andrew Wood four minutes before the break. Paul Martin’s side levelled on 53 minutes through Jonathon Adebayo to get back in the match and the sides couldn’t be separated so it’ll be a replay at Ship Lane in midweek.

Tower Hamlets 0 – 4 Takeley

Venue: Mile End Stadium    Atendance: 55

Takeley saw off ESL rivals Tower Hamlets to make it through to the First Qualifying Round for the first time. Mitchell Das put the visitors ahead after six minutes, before George Wappett increased the advantage eight minutes later. Bryn Thorpe added a third though it may have been an OG. Stuart Zanone sealed a good win for his side with three minutes remaining.

Sunday 20th August

St Margaretsbury 2  –  2 Hullbridge Sports

Venue: The Recreation Ground

Hullbridge fought back to deny St Margaretsbury and take the tie to a replay. Hullbridge took the lead through Sam Dulieu’s free-kick after only four minutes. St Margetsbury levelled through captain Ryan Wade’s penalty on 54 minutes. The hosts then took the lead with twenty minutes remaining as Wade struck again from the penalty spot. Hullbridge secured a replay with a last-gasp leveller from substitute Ronnie Pallett. The replay will be held at Lower Road in midweek.

The First Qualifying Round takes place on the weekend of September 2nd/3rd. Thank you for reading.