SATURDAY'S Essex and Suffolk Border League derby between Little Oakley and Harwich and Parkeston is off.

Harwich have made the decision as they are unable to raise a side.

The Shrimpers are without eight players and although they have tried to bring in recruits from outside, they have been unable to get a squad together.

Chairman Tony Armstrong said: "Very reluctantly, we have made an early decision to let everyone know the situation."