PROKIT UK Essex Olympian League

Premier Division

The top-of-the-table clash between second-placed Wadham Lodge and Kelvedon Hatch in third failed to live up to expectations, petering out in a 0-0 draw.

A point is of no real benefit to either side, with both still trailing leaders Bishop's Stortford Swifts by five points.

Buckhurst Hill have moved up to ninth after securing a narrow 1-0 win at Springfield.

Alfie Ripsher scored the game's only goal from the penalty spot.

Division One

Ongar Town have put some more breathing space between themselves and the relegation zone by beating Shenfield AFC 2-1.

A brace from Ben Polley sealed the win for Ongar, who move up to ninth with their fourth win of the season.

Division Two

LOASS suffered a blow to their promotion hopes after being beaten 3-0 at home to Basildon Town.

The win means Basildon leapfrog LOASS into second and leave the east Londoners 14 points off top spot with four games in hand.

Debden Sports moved out the relegation zone and dumped Roydon in it at their expense with a 3-2 win.

Martin O'Rourke was sent off for Roydon after scoring for the hosts.

Snaresbrook have slipped to third after being edged out 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller by Old Barkabbeyans.

Struggling Ryan were comprehensively beaten by Lakeside, going down 8-0.

Defeat leaves them propping up the table with just eight points.

Division Three

Epping picked up a big win, swatting aside ten-man Stambridge United 5-2.

Callum Compton hit a hat-trick, with Joe Powell and Jake Clark also on target.