THERE were goals galore as non-league sides continued fine-tuning their preparations for the new season.

MALDON & TIPTREE were among the big winners, putting five past Thurlow Nunn League premier division opponents WIVENHOE TOWN.

Rhys Henry hit a hat-trick for Kevin Horlock's Ryman League side and there were two goals for Sam Newson.

Wivenhoe, who have completed the signing of former FC Clacton and Stanway Rovers midfielder Jack Clampin, were two-down at half-time at Florence Park, Tiptree.

Elsewhere, HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS hit the goal trail in a 7-0 win at Burnham Ramblers, while WITHAM TOWN were the biggest winners, romping to a 9-0 success at White Notley.

BRAINTREE TOWN won 3-1 at Lowestoft Town, despite falling behind in the sixth minute.

FC CLACTON lost by the same score at Little Oakley, despite another goal from the returning Kevin Coyle.

HALSTEAD TOWN went down 4-0 at home to Southend Manor while fellow Thurlow Nunn League division one side HOLLAND FC took the lead at home to Haverhill Rovers before ending up losing 3-1.

Coggeshall Town drew with 1-1 with Ipswich Town's under-18s on Friday night.

After falling behind, the hosts, who brought on pop star Olly Murs as a second-half substitute, fought back through Nnamdi Nwachuku.