A number of games were called off in the Braintree and North Essex Sunday League.

But SC Crittalls got their reward for braving the icy conditions to seal a 4-0 win over Howbridge Hurricanes in the premier division.

Their goals came from Scot Lodge (2), Brad Hickman and Steve Bright.

Renegades were also spot on with a 5-1 win over Panfield Pirates, thanks to strikes from Simpson (2), Davis (2) and Sweeney.

Valley Swifts and Argos United shared the spoils with Hawes (2) and Phillippo on the scoresheet.

In division one, Essex Cricketers beat Rayne 3-2 thanks to goals from Newson, Barnes and Kidd.

Despite a brace from Denney and Hammond’s strike, Stebbing lost 4-3 to High Street Rangers, for whom Threadgold, Lee and Warren were on target.

Coggeshall Sunday enjoyed a brilliant 5-1 win over Sporting 77 in division two.

Scorers for the winners were Crosdale, Carter, K Carter and Phillips (2) with a consolation goal from Mark Sadler.

Witham Wonderers lost 4-3 against Red Lion Sports.

The only division three match to be played saw Headhunters beat Tolleshunt Knight Eagles 4-3.

Scorers for the winners were Tunbrudge, Buist and Ferridge (2).

The Malcolm Foy Trophy second round clash was played in cold conditions.

Headsmen secured a great 6-3 win over Essex Police, whose consolation goals came from Jack Elford and Adam Dowsell.

Sporting 77 Reserves beat Panfield Bell Rovers by the same scoreline, thanks to goals from Phillip, Jorden Palmer, Henderson, Cook and Josh Palmer (2). Panfield’s consolation goals from Bowen, Reeve and Meredith.