FC CLACTON and STANWAY ROVERS pocketed precious points in their respective battles at opposite ends of the Thurlow Nunn League premier division table.
The Seasiders celebrated their first victory in ten matches as Aaron Condon netted all four goals in their 4-1 victory at basement boys Ely.
They remain third from bottom but are now just four points behind WIVENHOE TOWN, who were without a game on Saturday.
At the top end of the division, third-placed Stanway continued their relentless form with a 3-0 success at home to Walsham-le-Willows.
BRANTHAM ATHLETIC stretched their unbeaten run to three games after drawing 1-1 at Ipswich Wanderers.
In division one, HALSTEAD TOWN lost 2-0 at home to third-placed Swaffham.
BRAINTREE TOWN RESERVES won 4-1 at Leiston Reserves.
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