Essex Alliance League – Week 7 Roundup

Essex Alliance League – Week 7 Roundup

In the Premier Division East, Southend City started well and seemed to be heading for their first win of the season at Fairlop Oak, as they got themselves into an exciting 2-0 lead against hosts Something From Nothing. In the last quarter of the game the fixture was turned on its head with Micah Innocent scoring twice and Monday Adjetey finding the net late on to win it 3-2 for the hosts.

Ongar Town secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Waltham Abbey A, moving into second place with nine points, while Soul and Redbridge Community settled for a 2-2 draw.

Meanwhile, Fairlop Rovers maintained their top spot with a strong 5-2 away win over Belfry, despite Jordan Elliott’s double for Belfry. Harry Rouse, Jack Kibblewhite, Dylan Scutt, and Jayden Francis scored for Rovers.

Dagenham United continued their success with a 1-0 win over Leyton City, thanks to a Max Micklewright header.

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In the Premier Division West, league leaders Philip United secured their fourth consecutive victory with a 6-2 win over FC Baresi Reserves. Hashim Hussain and Joshua Adu scored for the hosts.

Second-placed Snaresbrook also enjoyed success, defeating Renegade 5-2 with goals from Harry Prince, Alex Gordon, Will Gleeson, and Ali Rajim.

Newham Wanderers clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory over Barkingside Under 21s, securing their third win of the season. Meanwhile, Wanstead secured their first win, beating London Park City with goals from Sina Taghipour, Liam Mullings, and Akram Mujuzi.

Local rivals Athletic Newham A and London Cranes produced a high-scoring contest, with London Cranes winning 7-3 to claim local bragging rights.

Wapping continued their positive start to the season with a 3-0 away win against North East Lions, moving into fifth place in the table.

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An action-packed week 7 of the Senior Division kicked off on Friday with CSM London drawing 2-2 against Haringey Borough Under 23s, thanks to a late penalty by Ramiz Mahmood. Woodford East secured a solid victory over Bakers693, maintaining their second-place position.

Saturday featured a significant matchup between FC Petrocub and FC Baresi, with Baresi winning 3-1 to extend their lead at the top. Chadwell Heath Spartans also climbed the standings with a 2-0 win over Walthamstow Reserves.

Lymore Gardens continued their strong start with a 5-0 win against Chingford Athletic, and Priory Park Rangers secured a 5-1 victory over Kit Out London. Sporting Hackney impressively defeated Aveley Under 23s 4-0 in a closely contested game.

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In Division One, Freetown moved up to second place with a 3-0 away win against Lymore Gardens Under 23s. Emmanuel Ozioma, Cameron St Rose, and Elijah Dapaah were the scorers.

Ocean Pacific secured their second league victory with a 3-1 win against Haringey United, placing them fourth in the standings.

Woodford East Reserves and Old Esthameians played to a thrilling 3-3 draw, with goals from Tom Osmond, Georgie Smith, and William Akins for Woodford East.

In Division Two, Royal Forest remained at the top with a 7-1 win against Redbridge Community Reserves, featuring a hat-trick by Fifi Banin.

Rainham & Barking Phoenix won 3-0 against Dagenham United Reserves, keeping them close to the leaders.

Collier Row Reserves secured a 2-1 home victory against Chadwell Heath Spartans Reserves, thanks to Danny Gilley’s brace.

Fairlop Rovers Reserves and Chingford Harriers ended in a 1-1 draw, with Fairlop moving up to sixth place.

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