ESSEX ALLIANCE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Premier Division

Top-of-the-table May & Baker EC 'A' were held to a 3-3 draw at Cranes United but second-placed Jolof Sports Club could not capitalise.

With both sides drawing, May & Baker remain 11 points better off than Jolof, who have a game in hand on their title rivals.

Jack Jones, Darren Seymour and Jack Boys were all on target for May & Baker.

AAH Romford held Jolof Sports Club to a 1-1 draw, with Steven Richards securing a point for Romford.

Melbourne Sports picked up a 3-1 win at Chingford Harriers, which sees them move into sixth.

Gary Williamson, Edward Brotherton and John Shubert all found the back of the net, cancelling out Dan Pereira's strike.

Division One

Blue Marlin once more displayed their title credentials, beating Chingford Town Reserves 6-1.

The resounding win means the league leaders boast a seven-point advantage over St Johns Deaf in second place.

Vittoriosa Falcons overcame Three Colts 3-1 to stay in third position.

Daniel Vearer struck twice, with Nathan Scarborough chipping in to render David Watson's goal irrelevant.

London Bari Reserves cruised to a 4-1 win at Northend, who secured a consolation effort through Ryan Leddra.

Division Two

Grove United stay just ahead of Cowley Community at the summit after beating Canio 5-0.

Harry Chalk helped himself to a hat-trick, whilst John Hughes and Roy Jones also weighed in.

West Essex Reserves were comprehensive 4-0 winners at Newham Royals.

Goals from Adam Norris (2), Jack McQuibban and Lloyd Renvoize saw off Newham with ease.

Custom House provided a further blow to Leyton Green's title hopes, winning 3-1 away from home.

Paul Wooster (2) and Bradley Routledge netting for Custom, whilst Bradley O'Donovan replied for Green.

Singh Sabha Barking came out on top in an eight-goal thriller to beat Northend Reserves 5-3.

Strikes from Tommy Oldroyd and Jordan Aaron Hamilton (2) saw off Barking, who struck via Lucas Adeyefa, Ade Hassan and Tola Israel.

Dagenham United ruthlessly dispatched St Francis Reserves 7-2.

Marcel Byfield netted twice for St Francis, who were well beaten by the end.

Premier Division Cup Round One

Eastside Rangers (London Community) advanced with a 3-1 win over St Francis, whilst Rainham Working Men's Club defeated Newham Reserves 3-2.