Scotia drop points at top

PREMIER DIVISION

SCOTIA Billericay dropped two points in their pursuits of leaders Braintree & Bocking who themselves walked off with the Premier Division League Cup on Monday after beating Silver End 4-2 in an exciting match.

Scotia shared six goals with visitors Byfleet Rangers.

The home team had Steve Paoletti net twice, whist Mark Gardner scored a brace for Rangers.

A spectacular own goal in the first minute got Southminster off to the perfect start against visitors Beacon Hill Rovers.

Southminster went on to win 3-2 thanks to further goals from Dave Browne and Ryan Amos.

Steve Shelley and Dave Heward scored for Rovers.

UCC picked up valuable points with a 2-0 home win over Manford Way. Tola Diwa and James Daley on target.

LEADERS St Clere's recovered from their shock County Junior Trophy Final defeat to pick up six points against Rhodesia.

In the first game a Haydon brace and Knowles and Aitchison strikes gave St Clere's a 4-2 win. Mayo and Rix replying.

Rix scored again in the second match, but Greaves and Smith scored for St Clere's.

Forest Glade followed up their 2-1 mid-week win over Manford Way Reserves, with a 6-0 hammering of Bradwell.

Great Baddow also won 6-0 at Mundon Vics after winning 3-1 at home to Frenford Senior 'A' in mid-week.