BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 draw with Lewes, in their latest Pitching In Isthmian League Premier match.

The R's fell behind to a third-minute Joe Taylor strike and the same player doubled the hosts' lead, nine minutes later.

However, Dom Locke pulled a goal back on the half hour for Regent and Aaron Blair's penalty converted with nine minute remaining secured a hard-earned draw.

Regent finished the game with only ten men after Connor Barnby was sent off, late on.

 

In division north, HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS were beaten 1-0 at Stowmarket Town, while WITHAM TOWN drew 0-0 at home to Basildon United.

MALDON AND TIPTREE lost 1-0 at home to Hashtag United, after playing for more than half the game with only nine men.

HALSTEAD TOWN were thrashed 6-0 at home to fellow promotion hopefuls Buckhurst Hill, in their Thurlow Nunn League first division south match.

HOLLAND FC beat visitors Newbury Forest 2-1, while WIVENHOE TOWN thrashed Hackney Wick 5-0.

Two from Ross James and one each from Mike Fitzgibbon, Tom Ashworth and Mitch Arthur helped the Dragons to three important points against their ten-man opponents.

 

HARWICH AND PARKESTON won 4-0 at Barkingside, thanks to Alfie Smith's brace and goals from Jay Eggerichs and Finn Caro.

STANWAY ROVERS beat Enfield FC 4-0 at the Hawthorns to move up to third in the Essex Senior League table.

 

FC CLACTON got back to winning ways after a 4-0 victory at Sawbridgeworth Town, thanks to goals from Kyle Ferguson, Mekhi McKenzie, Harry McDonald and Jordan Lartey.

LITTLE OAKLEY won 3-1 at St Margaretsbury, with goals from Danny Garrad, Harry Mann and Dan Rowe.