Sparkbridge moved up to second spot in the Southend District League Premier Division when they beat Sixty Acres 2-1 with goals from Kellard and Cox.

Canvey Orient's Tandy was in electric form with five goals as his side took over third place by sinking basement club Armada Sports 5-0.

Steelers got their First win, beating Parma Sports 5-1 with P Caij and Cleaver both grabbing braces.

In the Horndon derby Cricketers had two goals from Jago to thank for their 3-1 win at AFC. Top team Linford Wanderers had few problems in winning 8-1 at Blackgate Gunners where Willett scored two.

In the First Division, Hockley and Hawkwell took over the leadership when they went to Thundersley Rovers and won 2-1 thanks to Oxley and Pavitt. Previous top dogs Enterprise Athletic were out of action.

Wickford Rangers climbed to fourth place after beating Corinthians 2-1 with Waters and Platt scoring.

CUACO were involved in a 12-goal thriller with Rochford Town Reserves and won 7-5. Cracknell got four and Webb two.

Stanford Wanderers took over second place in Division Two and pushed Kuka Sports down to fourth with a 5-1 win. Richardson got two for Stanford.

Belvedere remain in top spot after sinking Parma Sports Reserves 7-1. Newton had the right theory here with two goals, while Sargent also earned his stripes with a double.

Linford Wanderers Reserves have hopes of emulating their highly-successful first team and now stand third after a 5-1 win over Bicknacre. Talbot and Robinson were the twin-strike stars here.

Boundary went to Hockley and Hawkwell Reserves and won 6-1 with Scott's brace proving decisive.

Steelers Reserves thrashed Rochford Town 3rd 10-0 away with Witherington going nap. Pidgeon flew in with two goals.

Chase kept up their revival with a 4-2 win over Middleway. Nation carried the hopes of the winners with a double strike.

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