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WEEKEND REVIEW

A disrupted weekend as the heavy rains moved in late on Saturday morning, leading to ten postponements across the region – one in the Premier Division, four in Division one North and five in Division One South.

The top two in the Premier Division, Chelmsford City and Hendon, retained their lead at the top of the table despite dropping points to drawn matches. Third placed Ramsgate retained third place, now followed by Staines Town, 4-2 home winners against Boreham Wood.

No change at the top of Division One South, as Dover Athletic, 3-0 home winners against rivals Worthing, moved further clear at the top. In Division One North, it was another change at the top, as AFC Sudbury returned to pole position following their 3-0 win at Waltham Forest.

Maldon Town, current Division One North form team, were the day’s to scorers as they hit six at home to Wingate & Finchley. Two clubs – Staines Town and Ware – both scored four each at home, with Staines Town’s Mark Nwokeji scoring the only hat-trick of the weekend.

Of the twenty-two games played on Saturday, only AFC Sudbury were able to win away from home, the remaining games being 14 home wins and seven draws.

Premier Division

League leaders were Chelmsford City held at home to a 2-2 draw by visitors Tonbridge Angels, losing their 100% home record in the process. Unfortunately second placed Hendon were unable to take advantage, as they also dropped points from a goalless draw against visitors Billericay Town, as the Essex side slowly move themselves up the League table.

Ramsgate retained third pace with a 3-1 home win against Ashford Town (Middx), whilst Staines Town returned from their FA Cup journey to beat Boreham Wood 4-2.

Hastings United gained a valuable and much needed victory at home to Heybridge Swifts with a single goal win, whilst Carshalton Athletic, languishing in 21^st place, beat bottom club Leyton 2-1, the East London club featuring a much changed team for this crucial relegation match.

Elsewhere, East Thurrock United draw with Harrow Borough, as did Harlow Town and Margate.

Division One North

The usual weekly change at the top of the table saw AFC Sudbury going top following the only away win of the afternoon, as they beat hosts Waltham Forest 3-0. Close behind them are Edgware Town, 2-0 winners at home to Witham Town.

Form team Maldon Town were convincing home winners 6-2 against Wingate & Finchley, whilst Ware beat Northwood 4-1. With Enfield Town beating Great Wakering Rovers 1-0, the chase for a top five place at the end of the season continues to bubble.

Aveley beat visitors Ilford 2-1, whilst Canvey Island and Arlesey Town shared four goals and the points in the only draw in the Division at the weekend.

Division One South

Six games were played in Division One South, resulting in four home wins and two draws.

Form team Dover Athletic continued their recent unbeaten run with a sound 3-0 home win against promotion rivals Worthing. Second placed Tooting & Mitcham United lost ground, and three points, as they lost 2-1 at Metropolitan Police, as the Police moved into a play-off place.

Dulwich Hamlet scored the only .goal of the afternoon in beating Ashford Town, whilst Chatham Town beat bottom club Molesey 3-2. Promotion chasers Kingstonian and Cray Wanderers shared the points and two goals at Kingsmeadow, whilst Walton & Hersham continued to fall off the pace, held 2-2 at home by Corinthian-Casuals.