BRAINTREE TOWN ran out 3-1 winners in their hastily-arranged friendly at STANWAY ROVERS.

The Iron had been due to host Football League neighbours Southend United at the Avanti Stadium.

However, the Shrimpers opted not to play the fixture due to concerns over the pitch, following work to install improved drainage.

The call-off left Jamie Day's team with a clear afternoon but Rovers - themselves without a fixture after scheduled opponents MALDON & TIPTREE called their game off - stepped in and offered them a match at The Hawthorns.

Elsewhere, it was a busy weekend for BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT.

New signing Tom Richardson opened his account for the club in a 3-0 success at Long Melford, on Friday night.

A Regent XI then came from two-down to win 3-2 at Coggeshall Town on Saturday.

Harry McDonald scored their winning goal.

WITHAM TOWN romped to an 8-1 victory at Essex and Suffolk Border League side Earls Colne.

Scott Kemp plundered four goals and he was joined on the scoresheet by hat-trick hero Liam Whipps and Tom Holdstock.

A mixed side of FC CLACTON first-teamers and reserves won 6-2 at Great Bentley.

Liam Condon and Kalon Harms both scored twice.