Strollers continued their 100 per cent start to the Southend Borough Combination Veterans League season with a 3-0 win at Chapel United, Clapton, Banyard and Waters netting the goals.

Maltby kept up the pressure with a fine 2-1 win at Canvey Island, a result which keeps the Islanders without a point at the bottom.

Pegasus got off the mark with a 2-1 success over Ekco - Street and Chick scoring the goals.

Courtlands Park made it three wins on the spin with a 2-0 win over much-fancied Hullbridge,Groom and Keys netting for Courtlands.

Laindon look to be the surprise package from this division after their 6-0 demolition of Concord Rangers.

Eastwoodbury Ramblers are also raising a few eyebrows after their fine 2-1 win at Stambridge United.

Tag United also had a good success - 4-1 over new boys Brit Athletic. Ford Basildon 2nd beat Haydon Manor 3-1 - the losers suffering their first ever league defeat.

Nicholas Colts powered into the first round of the Division Two League Cup with a 3-2 win at Ekco 2nd.

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