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Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 6th May 2012

Gillott Trophy Final (at Heybridge Swifts FC, kick-off 2.30 p.m.)

Ongar United Reserves claimed their second trophy of the season after a hard-fought battle with Margaretting Reserves. It finished 2-1 thanks to a goal just a couple of minutes from time. Ongar took the lead in the first-half before Margaretting hit back during the second-period only for Ongar to snatch it at the death. Ongar's scorers were Joe Hayes and Jamie Pateman.

Coward Cup Semi-Final

Ongar United beat South Woodham Radars 5-3 after extra-time to submit a showdown with giants, Highfield Victoria. This victory keeps them on course for the quadruple after already claiming two trophies and the league title is also within reach. Ben Polley extended his terrific goal-return for the season with two goals and Ross Zerafa, Nicky Evans and Ross Carpenter were also on target for Ongar.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 29th April 2012

The weather got its revenge as a consistently wet week saw all matches postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 22nd April 2012

Division Four League Cup Final (at Heybridge Swifts FC, kick-off 2.30 p.m.)

Ongar United Reserves made light work of E2V Mannex in a one-sided final where it finished 8-2 to Ongar. This will give the champions added confidence in their other cup final next week in the Gillott trophy where they face Margaretting Reserves. They are also in tho hunt for the league title in what could prove to be a treble winning season.

League Division Two

Woodham Radars and Redstones played out a very good footballing game which resulted in a 2-2 draw. Both teams had nothing to play for but still contested a very good encounter for the viewers.

League Division Three

A strong Writtle Manor side comfortably beat Broomfield Reserves 3-0 with goals from King, Henderson and Bird. This victory means Manor avoid the drop after an exciting end to the season where just six points separate six teams.
Woodham Radars Reserves are relegated to the fourth division after a pulsating match ended 5-3 to the new league champions Woodham Athletic Reserves. Radars went 2-0 up thanks to Ryan Lupton and Gary Poole but Scott Piper, Mike Cornall, Sam Taylor and Matt Wragg hit back to give Athletic a 4-2 advantage. Dean Longhurst pulled one back before Taylor notched his second and the hosts' fifth to claim the league title.
Rivermead's hopes of winning the league collapsed in the first-half as M & G raced into a 5-0 lead. Jack Welton, Paul Layzell and a Paul Reid hat-trick did the damage before Rivermead scored their solitary goal during the second-half.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 15th April 2012

Division Two League Cup Final (at Heybridge Swifts FC, kick-off 2.30 p.m.)

Goldhanger Argyle completed the league and cup double with a 2-1 win over Little Baddow. This has been a great season for the Maldon boys who came up from division three hoping for league security. Baddow just missed out on promotion too in a hard-fought campaign.

League Premier Division

Highfield Victoria moved back to the top of the league on goal difference with one game remaining. They beat Baddow Spartak 6-2 as they moved one goal clear of Priory Sports. Anthony Heard and Darran Hawes gave them a 2-1 lead at half-time before Jamie Ricks, Kevin Hawes and two more from Heard completed the rout. Vics play away to Daen Ingas whereas Priory hosts South Woodham Radars in their final game.
The South Woodham Radars v Heybridge Social match was abandoned just after half time following a serious injury to a South Woodham Radars player. We wish him a speedy recovery.

League Division One

Broomfeld's title hopes were dealt a huge blow after they were taken apart by Marconi Leisure. The game finished 4-1 with the visitors' goals scored by Duncan Childs, James Ramsey, Jack Mundy, and Matt Hall. Nick Miller scored Broomfield's goal.
Woodham Athletic's hopes of survival are now out of their hands as they finished their season off with a 7-3 defeat to Ongar United. They sit above Fox & Hounds on goal difference but Hounds have two games in hand on them. The goalscorers for Ongar were Ross Carpenter (three), Steve Merrick, Nicky Evans (two) and Ross Zerafa.

League Division Two

Redstones sent down Athletico Billericay to leapfrog them in the league table. It was an emphatic 5-0 victory for the visitors who have came on leaps and bounds in the last few games to secure their league status.
Directa Hotspur signed off their season with a class performance beating Old Chelmsfordians 4-2. Paul Tiffen and Shane Bone scored for the home team but two each from Mark Sampson and Matt Drummond gave Directa the points.

League Division Three

Woodham Athletic Reserves moved back to the top of the league with a 4-2 win over Railway Tavern. Sam Taylor, Matt Wrag, Joe Mills and Matt Hennessey scored for the league leaders who can complete the league and cup double in the coming weeks.
Writtle Manor earned a vital point against Springfield United to edge out of the relegation zone. It finished 2-2 thanks to Henderson and King. Manor play Broomfield Reserves while their rivals Woodham Radars Reserves travel to Woodham Athletic Reserves in their last outing.

League Division Four

Two teams who both await their cup finals met and it was E2v Mannex who came out on top, winning 2-1 against Margaretting Reserves.
Ongar United Reserves beat Woodham Radars A 3-1 thanks to Dan Jarvis (two) and Michael Hayes to remain in the promotion/title race.
Also in the hunt are Howbridge Swifts Reserves as they beat Terling Social 6-2. Both Howbridge and Ongar have still to meet in what could decide who makes the cut with Howbridge needing one point.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 8th April 2012

Coward Cup Semi-Final

South Woodham Radars, although a league above Ongar United, came into this game as underdogs and produced a stunning display to win 5-3. Ben Polley bagged a brace for Ongar and Nick Pegg also scored. Radars now face Highfield Victoria in the final.

League Premier Division

Priory Sports moved back to the top of the league by edging the odd-goal in seven against Baddow Spartak. Tommy Robinson (two), Grant Hill and James Robinson were all on target. Spartak remain in relegation trouble with one game remaining.

League Division One

Broomfield extended their run at the top with a 3-0 win over Great Baddow. Nic Horsnell, Dave Kingham and Aaron Pace all scored for the hosts. Ongar are Broomfield's only title challengers but they sit fourteen points adrift with five games in hand.

League Division Two

Redstones are finishing off their season strongly and a fine 3-0 win over a decent Old Chelmsfordians outfit gives them a chance of avoiding the drop going into their final two games.
Woodham Radars beat struggling Athletico Billericay 1-0 as the hosts sit comfortably in mid-table.

League Division Four

Ongar United Reserves kept up their fine form with an easy win over Carpenters Arms. It finished 5-0 as Toby Britton netted a hat-trick and Dan Jarvis and Jamie Pateman were also on the scoresheet.
Howbridge Swifts Reserves thrashed William De Ferrers Reserves 10-2 as they look favourites to claim the title now. They and Ongar look odds-on to nick the two promotion places away from Springfield and Old Chelmsfordians who have been out ahead for the whole campaign.
Springfield finished their season off with a dominant 6-0 win away to Terling Social. Goals from Mark Elgar (two), Daniel Johnston, Jordan Patterson and Dean Aneke (two) did the damage.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 1st April 2012

Division Three League Cup Final (at Heybridge Swifts FC, kick-off 2.30 p.m.)

Woodham Athletic edged an end-to-end encounter with Rivermead winning 2-1. A misdirected headed clearance from a corner gave Woodham a fortunate lead after 30 minutes and Scott Piper doubled their lead before the break. Rivermead rallied in the second half and pulled one back but it was not enough to lift the trophy.

League Premier Division

Highfield Victoria easily beat Gallow 5-2 to keep up their title push. Jamie Ricks bagged a brace and Neil Warren, a hat-trick. Miles Passley and Neil Chandler were both on target for Gallow.
Heybridge Social demolished Daen Ingas 8-0 as they stay third. Ingas however are lying in a relegation battle after a recent downfall in form. Heybridge's scorers were; Gary Hill (two), Ben Hull (two), Jamie Baxter, Dick Bowyer, Liam Whitehead and Ryan Hull.
Hatfield Swan Inn secured another vital three points as they beat South Woodham Radars 3-2. Robbie Jay, Russell Olley and Luke Turner were Swan's poachers.

League Division One

Woodham Athletic beat Marconi Leisure 2-1 to earn a massive three points to boost their survival hopes. Richard Cantey scored both their goals to go level on points with Fox & Hounds in the final relegation spot.

League Division Two

Congratulations to Directa Hotspur as they gained promotion with a dominant display against their closest rivals Little Baddow. It finished 5-1 with star of the show Mark Sampson hitting four goals, one of which was a long-range free-kick. Matt Drummond scored their other goal.
Old Chelmsfordians earned themselves a good point against recently crowned champions Goldhanger Argyle as it ended 3-3. Goldhanger were down to ten men after just 15 minutes and had to fight back from 3-1 down. Their goals came from Dan Foakes, Chris Whiskin and an own goal. Paul Tiffen (two) and Shane Bone scored for the hosts.
Priory Sports Reserves finished their season with a 3-1 win at Woodham Radars. They will however be playing division three football next season and no doubt be big favourites to come up with the strength they have in their side. Aaron Baker and Phil Lawton (two) ensured they signed off in style.

League Division Three

Writtle Manor raced into a three goal lead against Margaretting thanks to Moore, Root and Peters. The hosts did fight back however through Dan Hobbs and Dave Lambert but Manor held out to secure the points as they continue battle to stay in the division.
Springfield United have avoided relegation thanks to a 3-1 win against third placed Broomfield Reserves.

League Division Four

Old Chelmsfordians Reserves took a big stride towards promotion, maybe even the title as they beat rivals Howbridge Swifts 4-2. Benjamin Bayley, Thomas Witham and Ross Lamb (two) did the damage.
Ongar United Reserves beat Springfield 2-1 to also stay in the hunt. Dan Jarvis scored both of the Ongar goals and Mark Elgar scored for the visitors. Four teams are all still in with an excellent chance of promotion with just a couple of games remaining.

Essex Sunday Junior Cup Final

Ongar United lifted the trophy, their second of the season with a 4-3 (aet) win against a very good Snaresbrook team. Goal-machine Ben Polley netted a hat-trick before James Mack headed the winner after their opponents were reduced to ten men.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 25th March 2012

Premier Division League Cup Final (at Heybridge Swifts FC, kick-off 2.30 p.m.)

Highfield Victoria lifted the cup after a convincing 4-0 win over Baddow Spartak. Anthony Heard opened the scoring early on. Then, after the Spartak 'keeper made an excellent penalty save, Darran Hawes smashed a shot in-off the bar for 2-0. Kevin Hawes scored his second attempt from the penalty spot to extend their lead before Matty Hearn finished them off with a delicate chip from outside the box.

Gillott Trophy Semi-Final

Ongar United Reserves earned themselves a second cup final place of the season at the hands of Woodham Athletic Reserves. It was in fact a comfortable 7-1 victory in a game where they started as underdogs. Toby Britton (two), Dan Jarvis, Michael Hayes and Jamie Pateman did all the damage. They will now face Margaretting Reserves in the final.

League Premier Division

Daen Ingas and South Woodham Radars played out an exciting 2-2 draw in a game which leaves them both in a fight to stay up.
Priory Sports go three points clear at the top following a 3-1 win against Gallow United. James Robinson, Tommy Robinson and James Roberts were all on the scoresheet for the hosts. Miles Passley netted Gallow's solitary goal.

League Division One

Broomfield hammered Norton 7-1 to extend their lead at the summit. They are now certain for promotion and the league title is also in touching distance for them.

League Division Two

Woodham Radars produced a dominant display to see off Athletico Billericay, 4-0.
Directa Hotspur fought back from 3-1 down to beat Old Chelmsfordians 4-3. Their scorers were Mark Sampson, Chris White and birthday boy Nick Hoffman scored a brace.
Congratulations to Goldhanger Argyle claimed the first league title of the season with a 2-1 win over Redstones. Dan Foakes scored a first-half penalty before Gary Souster scored the winner fifteen minutes from time.

League Division Three

Springfield United earned themselves a vital three points to edge away from relegation with a 2-1 win at Broomfield Reserves. Brett Munyard netted for the visitors but Springfield converted two penalties to take the points.
M & G bounced back from last week's defeat to Chelmer Wanderers by beating Woodham Radars Reserves 5-1. Paul Layzell scored a hat-trick and James Laird and Paul Cranfield also scored for the hosts.
Rivermead moved back to the top of the league after a comfortable win over injury-hit Margaretting. Matt Hodges opened the scoring with a fine volley before Nick Dearsley scored a last minute tap-in to secure the points.

League Division Four

Howbridge Swifts Reserves beat Carpenters Arms 3-0 to remain on course for promotion. They are four points off the top with two games in hand.
Old Chelmsfordians Reserves are fighting for promotion and a 3-1 win over Margaretting Reserves means they stand a good chance going into their final game. Substitute Ross Lamb scored all three of their goals whilst Dan Mooney netted the visitors goal.
William De Ferrers Reserves beat Woodham Radars A 5-1 to ensure they stay in mid table.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 18th March 2012

Division One League Cup Final (at Heybridge Swifts FC, kick-off 2.30 p.m.)

Ongar United lifted their first trophy of the season after a 4-1 win over Marconi Leisure. Ben Polley scored a brace to put them ahead at the break before Marconi reduced the arrears mid-way through the second-half. Ongar pushed on and secured the win through Nicky Evans and Brad Merrick. They are still in with a strong chance of claiming the league title as well as being in the latter stages of two more cup competitions.

Gillott Trophy Semi-Final

Margaretting Reserves are through to the final after a convincing 3-0 win against Springfield United of the league above. Captain Dan Bull gave them the lead from the penalty spot before Russ Fage and Jon Hubble earned them a cup final at Heybridge Swifts FC.

Division Two League Cup Semi-Final

Little Baddow edged past Woodham Radars to face Goldhanger Argyle in the final. They won 2-1 and also remain in the hunt for promotion.

League Premier Division

The bottom two teams met but neither could find a win in a relegation six-pointer. It finished South Woodham Radars 2-2 Gallow United. Jamie Friend and Michael Karabardek got the visitors goals.

League Division One

Infield were dealt a huge blow in their race for promotion as they went down 4-1 to rivals Broomfield. Sam Bantick scored the hosts only goal.

League Division Two

Directa are still in with a fighting chance of going up as they secured a vital 4-2 win against Athletico Billericay. Mark Sampson scored twice for Directa as the visitors pulled it back at half-time to 2-2 with goals from Luke Doyle and Grant Watson. Directa then got hold of the game and Richard Logan and Matt Drummond settled it mid-way through the second-half.
Goldhanger struggled but did eventually claim all three points against Priory Sports Reserves who put in a strong team performance. It finished 1-0 thanks to Dan Foakes as Goldhanger only need one point from three outings to wrap up the league title.

League Division Three

Broomfield Reserves thrashed Railway Tavern 8-2 as Brett Munyard lead the show with five goals for himself. Tom Moon, James Reed and Dave Henson completed the rout.
Chelmer Wanderers finished their season in style as they beat M & G 5-2. Craig Woodhatch netted a hat-trick, one of which coming straight from a corner-kick. Si Green struck a 30-yard free-kick in off the bar, all after an own goal put them in front early in the first-half.
Woodham Athletic Reserves moved back to the summit after a convincing 4-1 win against Writtle Manor. Sam Taylor scored a hat-trick and substitute Ben King scored just one minute after coming on.
Woodham Radars Reserves earned a vital three points to beat Margaretting 4-2. Paul Hogben (three) and a Kevin Massie free-kick saw them moved four points away from relegation.

League Division Four

Carpenters Arms beat Woodham Radars A 2-1 as they remain in mid-table.
William De Ferrers Reserves got revenge from their cup semi-final defeat by sticking five goals past E2v Mannex without reply.
Howbridge Swifts Reserves smashed Marconi Leisure Reserves 9-1 to keep up their strong promotion hopes.
Ongar United also kept their promotion chances alive as they beat Terling Social twice in a double header. The first game was tight as it finished 1-0. Toby Britton scored the solitary goal. The second however was a walkover as Terling collapsed to a 8-0 defeat. Ongar7#39;s scorers were Dan Jarvis, Jamie Pateman, Brandon Vaccari, Luke Harrison, Toby Britton (two), Billy Ayris and an own goal.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 11th March 2012

Coward Cup Semi-Final

Highfield Victoria are through to the final after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Directa Hotspur. Kaan Hawes and two Kevin Hawes goals saw them through. Thoughts are with Vics' Gareth Dawson however, after he suffered a broken leg mid-way through the second-half.

League Premier Division

Baddow Spartak were made to rue several missed chances as they could only draw 2-2 with ten-man Daen Ingas. Chris Tuttlebee and Chris Cottis both scored for Spartak.
William De Ferrers boosted their survival hopes with a 1-0 win at Heybridge Social.
Priory Sports now go top of the league on goal-difference after smashing Hatfield Swan Inn 7-1.

League Division One

Broomfield hammered eleven goals past Howbridge Swifts who only managed one goal to remain on course for promotion. Their goalscorers were; Dave Kingham (three), Aaron Elvin (two), Zach Pace (two), Chris Edkins (two), Mike Geggus and Anthony Sleet.
Marconi Leisure look to be safe from relegation after winning 1-0 against Great Baddow. Dan Adams struck the winner from the edge of the box.
Infield made sure they are still in with a chance of getting promoted after inflicting Ongar United's first league defeat of the season thanks to Sam Bantick's penalty, 1-0.
Woodham Athletic played out a 2-2 draw with a good Red Lion (Springfield) team which leaves it all to play for in the final games of the campaign. Rich Cantey and Roland Etheridge scored the Woodham goals after trailing 2-0 at half-time.

League Division Two

Little Baddow earned a vital three-points as they beat Brookhouse 4-3. Brookhouse's goals came by way of Jack Beattie, Jamie Millane and an own goal.
Another seven-goal thriller was played out between Godhanger and Athletico Billericay. Dan Foakes, Gary Souster and Adam Brotherton had the hosts 3-0 up. Billericay hit back with three themselves through Grant Watson (two) and Greg King. Foakes settled it for the league leaders just ten minutes from time from the penalty spot as Goldhanger took the points.
Paul Tiffen and Grant Kirkby were both on the scoresheet for Old Chelmsfordians but it was only enough to draw against Priory Sports Reserves as both their goals came from Will Locker.
Redstones beat Woodham Radars 2-0 to keep alive their slim hopes of avoiding the drop.

League Division Three

Rivermead found it tough last week against Writtle Manor but this week they were in cruise control right from the off as they demolished their opponents 9-0. Nick Dearsely struck four goals, Dean Godfrey (two), Wayne Pilgrim (two) and Rob Kane completed the rout.
Woodham Athletic suffered their first league defeat of the season as they went down 1-0 to Springfield United. It could be vital to securing the hosts' division three status as they move a point clear of the drop.
Chelmer Wanderers look to be safe as they came from behind to beat Woodham Radars Reserves 2-1. Gary Smith scored after twenty minutes but Craig Woodhatch rifled in the equaliser soon after. Woodhatch bagged his brace and the three points by capitalising on a defensive error to slot home just before half-time.
Writtle bowed out losing 4-1 in their final game of the season to Railway Tavern as they will be playing division four football next season.

League Division Four

Woodham Radars A defeated E2v Mannex 5-1. Jack Kidd (two), Harry Howlett, Tom Waller and Kyle Simmons did the damage for the visitors.
Springfield stay top after a hard-fought draw against promotion rivals Howbridge Swifts Reserves. Tom Kieran and Robbie Wareham scored the goals for Springfield.
Marconi Leisure beat ten-man Terling Social 2-1 in a battle between the bottom two.
Margaretting Reserves beat William De Ferrers Reserves 2-1 as they remain in with a slight chance of promotion.

Essex Sunday Junior Trophy Semi-Final

Ongar United Reserves excellent cup run came to an end at the expense of AFC Colchester as they lost 3-0.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 4th March 2012

Gillott Trophy Third Round

Springfield United booked their place in the semi-final against Margaretting Reserves after beating Railway Tavern 1-0. The goal came in extra-time in a match dominated by defenders.

Division Three League Cup Semi-Final

Rivermead are still in with a chance of the league and cup double after a 3-2 win over Writtle Manor. They raced into a three-goal lead thanks to Nick Dearsley, Matt Hodges and Richard Gill. Collins netted twice for Manor in the second-half but it wasn't enough.
Woodham Athletic Reserves are also in the hunt for two trophies, if not three after a 2-1 win at Woodham Radars Reserves. Scott Piper and Matt Lloyd turned around a 1-0 deficit after Paul Hogben but Radars in front after just two minutes.

Division Four League Cup Semi-Final

E2v Mannex booked their place in the cup final after a 1-0 win against William De Ferrers Reserves.

League Premier Division

Baddow Spartak still remain in trouble after going down 5-2 to Heybridge Social who have all but secured the premier division status for another season.
William De Ferrers earned a vital three points to leapfrog Gallow United in the league table. It finished 4-2. Miles Passley and Ian Harris scored for Gallow.
Hatfield Swan Inn beat Daen Ingas in a vital six-pointer after Sean Parsons' clever free-kick was turned in by Robbie Jay.
Highfield Victoria thrashed South Woodham Radars 6-1 as they welcomed back Jamie Ricks who bagged a hat-trick and Kevin Hawes scored two penalties. Anthony Heard made it six before Radars netted a late consolation.

League Division One

Broomfield are dipping in form as they failed to grab all the points once again, this time against Norton. It finished 3-3 as Nic Horsnell, Anthony Sleet and Aaron Elvin got the Broomfield goals.
Fox & Hounds scored three goals and three points as they saw off Great Baddow 3-0. This is a welcome boost for them as they remain in the relegation battle.
The top two met as it finished 1-1 between Red Lion (Springfield) and Infield. Shaun Crockford scored for Lion and James Jenkins for the visitors.

League Division Two

Goldhanger Argyle moved a step closer to the title after they defeated Little Waltham 4-0. Lee Ifield bagged a brace after Dan Foakes and Adam Brotherton put them into a two-goal lead.
Dan Booth and Grant Kirkby's goals were not enough to give Old Chelmsfordians the win against Brookhouse as it finished 2-2.
Ten-man Priory Sports Reserves put up a spirited performance to earn a 0-0 draw with promotion chasers Little Baddow.
Directa Hotspur are still in with a chance of going up after a 3-1 win at Redstones. Mark Sampson (two) and Terry Burden were both on target for the visitors.

League Division Three

Margaretting are up to fifth place after a 2-1 win against M & G.
Broomfield Reserves beat Writtle 3-1 to leave the hosts chances of survival hanging by a thread - they must win their last game and hope several results go their way. Broomfield dominated the game David Henson, Lee Ladlow and James Reed put the visitors three up before allowing Writtle a consolation goal tawards the end of the game.

League Division Four

A Mark Wilkinson brace and Nick Lappage ensured Carpenters Arms beat Marconi Leisure 3-1.
Howbridge Swifts Reserves are on course for promotion after a 3-1 win against Margaretting Reserves.
Ongar Reserves beat Old Chelmsfordians Reserves 2-0 to also post a late charge for going up. Toby Britton scored both goals.
Terling Social are still without a win after battling to a 3-3 draw with Woodham Radars A. Derrick, Whiting and Howlett were on target for Woodham.

Essex Sunday Junior Cup Semi-Final

Ongar United are through to the final after a convincing 4-1 win against Maypole Athletic Reserves. Ben Polley (two), Ross Carpenter and Dave Hopwood scored the goals.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 26th February 2012

Premier Division League Cup Semi-Final

Highfield Victoria booked themselves a place in the cup final once again after beating Heybridge Social 2-1. Rob King gave them the early lead before David Hawes extended it with twenty minutes left. Social pulled a goal back but Vics held on to meet Baddow Spartak.

Division One League Cup Semi-Final

Ongar United are through to the cup final after overcoming a tough Broomfield team 5-2. Ben Polley helped himself to a hat-trick and Sam West a brace. Nic Horsnell and Antony Sleet replied for the hosts.
Marconi Leisure will meet Ongar in the final after beating Great Baddow 3-1. Dan Adams (two) and Jack Mundy were their scorers.

Division Four League Cup Semi-Final

Ongar United Reserves have booked their place in the cup final after beating a very strong Howbridge Swifts Reserves 2-1. Joe Hayes scored both their goals.

League Premier Division

Baddow Spartak's improved form continued as their hopes of avoiding the drop were boosted in a 3-0 win over South Woodham Radars. Sam Boddy (two) and Chris Tuttlebee did the damage.
Priory Sports beat William De Ferrers 4-0 to go back to the top of the league and leave the visitors in relegation trouble. James Roberts, James Robinson and two Tommy Robinson goals gave them all the points.

League Division One

Howbridge Swifts thrashed Fox & Hounds 6-0. The visitors are locked in a four-way scrap to avoid the drop.
Infield remain in the promotion places after a 5-4 win against Woodham Athletic. A Sam Bantick hat-trick, Barry Rose and Michal Dunthorne ensured the win after being 3-2 down at the break. Mark Radley, Rich Cantey and Matt Hearn (two) scored the Woodham goals.

League Division Two

Athletico Billericay and Priory Sports played out a thriller as it ended 4-4. both teams had to battle back and a draw was a fair result in the end. Alan Jupp, Will Locker, Callum Lund and Mike Wray scored for Priory while James Morkunas (three) and Zaki Hasan scored the hosts goals.
Goldhanger deservedly beat promotion rivals Directa Hotspur 2-0 to continue their push for the league and cup double this season. Lee Ifield and Sam Wallis their goalscorers.
Little Waltham went down 3-1 to a very good Little Baddow team who stay top of the league.

League Division Three

Rivermead saw off Broomfield Reserves 3-1 thanks to Dean Godfrey (two) and Richard Gill. Brett Munyard scored a free-kick to level the scores but Rivermead were able to push on for victory.
Woodham Radars Reserves helped their survival hopes with a convincing 3-0 win against Springfield United. Two Gary Smith goals and Ryan Lupton saw them to the three big points.
Writtle's slim hopes of avoiding relegation are still alive after a terrific point earned at league leaders Woodham Athletic Reserves. Howard Wright and Scott Piper put Woodham in front but Writtle battled back.
Chelmer Wanderers beat Writtle Manor 3-2 in a vital six-pointer. Jonny Thorogood put Chelmer ahead before Hitchcock equalised for Manor. Billy Cutmore then put the visitors back in front but goal-machine Martin Mixture pegged them back once again. Substitute Gareth Watters won it ten minutes from time with fine header to send Chelmer up to fifth.

League Division Four

Marconi Leisure Reserves slumped to a 5-2 defeat to mid-table William De Ferrers Reserves.
Margaretting Reserves edged out Terling Social 1-0 to keep their feint promotion hopes alive.
Springfield beat Old Chelmsfordians Reserves 2-1 in a game which may decide the title and also that decisive promotion place. Kyle Harvey and Robbie Wareham were both on target and Jake Kemp scored OC's only goal.

Essex Sunday Premier Cup Fifth Round

Daen Ingas went out after losing 1-0 to AFC Pegasus.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 19th February 2012

Premier Division League Cup Semi-Final

After both South Woodham Radars and Baddow Spartak could not be separated at 2-2 after extra-time, Spartak won the spot-kicks to progress the cup final. Chris Tuttlebee and Dave Filmer were both on target for the visitors.

Division Two League Cup Semi-Final

Favourites Goldhanger Argyle ensured their place in the final thanks to goals from Gary Souster and James Janes. Also Lee Ifield and Sam Wakefield's exquisite lobs saw them race into a commanding lead. Mike Forman netted a late consolation for the hosts as it finished 4-1.

League Premier Division

Hatfield Swan Inn picked up a useful point against Heybridge Social as neither side could break the deadlock in a 0-0 draw.
Highfield Victoria found themselves 3-0 down after 55 minutes against a struggling Gallow United with goals from William Archibald, Miles Passley and Ian Harris. The home side then turned it up a gear and Gareth Dawson, skipper John Button and Anthony Heard all grabbed a goal each to earn the league leaders a point.

League Division One

Red Lion (Springfield) kept up the pressure at the top with a hard-fought victory at Great Baddow. It finished 2-1 as they stay at the summit.
Howbridge Swifts smashed eight past Norton who could only strike once in a game many expected to be a tight affair. This was just the visitors' fourth loss this season as they stay fifth.

League Division Two

After a slow start, Little Waltham were in full flow against Athletico Billericay as they ran out 10-3 winners. Greg King and goal machine James Morkunas (two) were on target for the away team.
Directa Hostpur continued their strong run of form to keep up their promotion chase with a 3-1 win at Woodham Radars. The hosts found themselves a goal up early on but Directa hit back with goals from Jay Morton, Lee Norris and Mark Sampson.

League Division Three

A new look Chelmer Wanderers team were 1-0 down to the title favourites Woodham Athletic Reserves until the sixtieth minute when they fell apart and conceded a further five goals. Scott Piper struck four as Chris Ayris and Mike Cornall also netted.
Writtle are hanging in there and a 1-0 win against M & G kept their hopes of beating the drop alive. This is a major dent in home team's promotion challenge however as they now sit four points off Rivermead in second.
Railway Tavern played out an eight-goal thriller at Margaretting but neither side could snatch a winner as it finished 4-4. Dave Gladwin, Owen Jordan and Kieran Smith had the home side 3-2 up at half-time and Simon Diwell extended it but Tavern fought back to earn a deserved point. Mike Walkin (three) and Brett Hagen were on target for them.
Rivermead look strong favourites to claim the second promotion place with a convincing 2-0 win against Woodham Radars Reserves. Rich Gill and Wayne Pilgrim netted for the hosts.
Writtle Manor and Broomfield Reserves shared the spoils as it ended 2-2. Brett Munyard and a Lee Ladlow screamer had Broomfield ahead before Manor grabbed a deserved equaliser.

League Division Four

Margaretting Reserves beat Carpenters Arms 3-0 in a close game. The result doesn't reflect the match as Margaretting finished well and Carps had plenty of chances but failed to capitalise. Dave Lambert and a late own goal put the game out of reach before Wayne Tilley scored his first Margaretting goal with a volley from twenty yards.
Springfield kept their title challenge on course with a 2-0 win against William De Ferrers Reserves. Kyle Harvey and Daniel Johnson scored the Springfield goals.
Daren Devine put Terling 1-0 up at half-time to E2V Mannex but the visitors dominated the second-half to win 4-1.
Woodham Radars A edged a tight affair against Marconi Leisure Reserves by winning 2-1.

Essex Sunday Junior Cup Quarter Final

Rivals Ongar United and Broomfield met in an all division one tie and it was Ongar who progressed thanks to two Ben Polley goals and Dave Hopwood as it ended 3-0.

Essex Sunday Junior Trophy Quarter Final

Ongar United Reserves are into the next round after a 2-1 win against Boreham. Jamie Pateman scored both goals for the hosts.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 12th February 2012

Once again the fixture list was wiped out with the snow still lying on frozen pitches.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 5th February 2012

The snowfall on Saturday night meant that all matches were postponed.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 29th January 2012

Gillott Trophy Third Round

Woodham Athletic left it late but ensured they are safely through to the semi-final after a 2-0 win against William De Ferrers Reserves. Sam Taylor opened the scoring before Howard Wright wrapped it up just minutes from time.

Division Two League Cup Second Round

Woodham Radars set up a semi-final clash with Little Baddow after defeating Redstones 3-1.

Division Four League Cup Second Round

Both favourites met and it was Ongar United Reserves who edged it 3-2 after extra time. Toby Britton (two) and Joe Hayes scored for the hosts as Dean Aneke and Kane Smith's goals weren't enough for Springfield.

League Premier Division

Hatfield Swan Inn are finding form at the right time and a vital 3-2 against relegation rivals William De Ferrers leaves them with a good chance in avoiding the drop. George Jarvis bagged a brace and Rhys Meredith made it three.

League Division One

Marconi Leisure have now brought Howbridge Swifts into the relegation battle after beating them 2-1. This means four points separate four of the bottom five teams.
Ongar all but ended Red Lion (Springfield)'s promotion hopes after a dominant 6-0 win. Goal machine Ben Polley netted another two goals and was followed by Ben Stone, Dan Mauro, Dave Hopwood and an own goal.
After leading 2-1 at half-time, Woodham Athletic couldn't hold onto their lead as they slumped to a 6-2 defeat to Broomfield. Mark Radley (two) scored for the hosts who still remain in trouble near the bottom of the league.

League Division Two

Goldhanger Argyle ran into their biggest title rivals Little Baddow and came away with a hard-fought 1-1 draw. They will be the happier of the two sides as Dan Foakes netted a late penalty for them.
Old Chelmsfordians ran out 6-2 winners against Little Waltham as they stand an outside chance in going up.
Priory Sports Reserves and Brookhouse played out a six-goal thriller and both couldn't be separated as it finished 3-3. Mike Wray, Phil Lawton and Callum Lund were all on target for Priory.

League Division Three

An entertaining match between Broomfield Reserves and Margaretting saw both teams grab a well-earned point in a 2-2 draw. Owen Jordan and Craig Bennet put Margaretting in a commanding position within 15 minutes but the hosts replied through a Dave Henson strike before the break. After a stirring team talk Broomfield pushed hard for an equaliser forcing a defensive error and an own goal. Broomfield thought they had taken the points when they scored a third but the Referee spotted a foul and the scores stayed even.
Chelmer Wanderers lost out to Woodham Radars Reserves by the odd goal in seven. This result could prove vital to the outcome of who stays up in this very competitive league. Paul Hogben scored a hat-trick and Rob Turner was also on the scoresheet for the visiting side.
M & G's late push continued as they saw off mid-table Railway Tavern 1-0. Sam Spyrou netted just three minutes from time to seal the three crucial points.
Springfield United produced a shock result and hugely important one as they beating promotion chasers Rivermead 1-0. Still a lot of football to be played but they are are certainly in with a chance to stay in the division.
Both sides couldn't be separated in the derby between Writtle Manor and Writtle as it ended 1-1. Hitchcock scored Manor's goal in a game of missed chances for both sides.

League Division Four

Howbridge Swifts Reserves thrashed Woodham Radars A 7-2 to stay in the hunt for promotion.
E2V Mannex beat Marconi Leisure Reserves 2-0 to stay above them in the league table.
Old Chelmsfordians Reserves continued their title push with a convincing 7-0 win over bottom club Terling Social.

Essex Sunday Premier Cup Second Round

Heybridge Social are out after losing 5-1 away to a strong Brush Rangers team.
Daen Ingas march on after a 4-1 win against Nicholas Wybacks.
South Woodham Radars ran out of steam as they lost 2-0 after extra time to AFC Pegasus, another very strong team.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 22nd January 2012

Gillott Trophy Second Round

Springfield United won the local derby 2-0 against Springfield to progress to the next round.

Division Two League Cup Second Round

Old Chelmsfordians secured a semi-final place against Goldhanger Argyle thanks to a 4-2 win against Priory Sports Reserves.

League Premier Division

Heybridge Social stay third after seeing off Gallow United 6-1. Gary Burdett scored the visitors only goal.
Top played bottom but it was the underdogs who took all the points in a seven-goal thriller. Rhys Meredith, Luke Turner, Robbie Jay and George Jarvis put Swan in a commanding 4-1 lead. Highfield Victoria replied with two goals in the final twenty-minutes thanks to Kevin Hawes second goal and Neil Warren but the visitors held out for a vital win.
Priory Sports closed the gap to two points at the summit with a 4-3 win against a tough Daen Ingas team. Bradley Stopher, Tommy Robinson (two) and Grant Hill all were on the scoresheet for the victors.
South Woodham Radars are still in with a title chance as they claimed a 3-2 win away to William De Ferrers. Ad Richardson, Craig Harper and Billy Atreed all struck for the hosts.

League Division One

Fox & Hounds moved out of the relegation zone with a 2-1 win against Howbridge Swifts as they finally have their season up and running.
Great Baddow earned their first win of the league campaign against fellow strugglers Woodham Athletic how now drop into the bottom two.
Red Lion (Springfield)'s promotion hopes suffered a dent as they lost 4-3 to Norton. Ongar and Broomfield remain favourites to go up at present.

League Division Two

Directa Hotspur saw off Brookhouse playing the majority of the game with ten men. Jay Norton put them into a two-goal lead. Richard Logan extended it before Jack Beattie reduced the arrears. Harry Burden finished it off as Directa chase promotion.
Little Baddow stormed to a 6-0 win against Athletico Billericay. They look to be the on-form team at present.
Goldhanger Argyle took all three points away from Redstones as Dan Foakes, Dan Flower (two) and Gary Souster sealed a 4-0 win.

League Division Three

M & G beat Broomfield Reserves 6-1 as their late push for promotion continues. Ben Brett, Ed Byford and two own goals put the hosts into a four-goal lead inside 35 minutes. Paul Cranfield finished the rut after James Reed scored Broomfield's only goal.
Railway Tavern's miserable start to the new year continued at the hands of title favourites Woodham Athletic Reserves. Scott Piper (four), Mike Cornall (two), Howard Wright and Sam Taylor did all the damage for the away team. Dan Olatunji grabbed a late consolation for Tavern.
Woodham Radars Reserves went down 5-3 to Writtle Manor as they remain in the relegation zone. Paul Hogben (two) and Ryan Lupton put them 3-1 up at half-time before injuries meant they had to play out most of the second half with just nine players. Credit to Manor though as they took full advantage as Mixture (three), Ishmael and an own goal gave them the three points.
Rivermead increased their hopes of promotion after a comfortable 3-0 win against bottom club Writtle. Nick Dearsley, Matt Hodges and Dean Godfrey were all on target for the visiting team.

League Division Four

Howbridge Swifts continued their good run of form with a 3-0 win against E2v Mannex.
Old Chelmsfordians proved too much for Margaretting Reserves as they ran out 5-0 winners to claim top spot.
Marconi Leisure Reserves beat Terling 5-3 away as the hosts continue to prop up the league table.
Carpenters Arms easily defeated William De Ferrers Reserves 4-1 to leapfrog them in the table.

Essex Sunday Junior Cup Fourth Round

Ongar United progressed after seeing off Quayside 4-0. Ben Polley hit another hat-trick and Nick Pegg netted the other goal.
Broomfield beat Promax 3-1 thanks to goals from Nic Horsnell, Chris Edkins and Nick Miller.

Essex Sunday Junior Trophy Fourth Round

Ongar United Reserves march on after a 3-2 win away to Briscoe Athletic. Their goalscorers were Dan Mott and Toby Britton (two).

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 15th January 2012

Coward Cup Third Round

South Woodham Radars defeated premier division rivals Daen Ingas 3-2 to go into round four of the cup. Jamie Williams scored all three goals for the hosts.

Gillott Trophy Third Round

Ongar United Reserves produced a shock result by turning over Writtle Manor of the division above, winning 2-1. Dan Jarvis and Toby Britton scored their goals whilst King scored for Manor.
Margaretting Reserves earned an excellent win at Broomfield Reserves thanks to two Will Boden goals early in the first-half exploiting Broomfield's defensive errors. Mitchell Fisher headed one back before the break. The second half was all Broomfield but some superb keeping and the assistance of the woodwork allowed Margaretting to hold out.

Division Four League Cup Second Round

William De Ferrers Reserves hammered Marconi Leisure Reserves 5-1 as they meet E2V Mannex for a place in the cup final.

League Premier Division

Gallow United and Baddow Spartak couldn't be separated in an all-important relegation clash. Dave Filmer and Jason Howard scored for Spartak but were cancelled out by strikes from Jamie Friend and Will Archibald.
Highfield Victoria came up against a well-organised Heybridge Social team and were 1-0 ahead until the final twenty minutes when Kevin Hawes hit two goals, the second a fantastic free-kick which won Highfield Vics the three points.
William De Ferrers beat Priory Sports 4-3 to move out of the bottom two and put a major dent in Priory's title hopes.

League Division One

Infield moved into second place after a 4-1 win at Howbridge Swifts who remain mid-table.
Marconi Leisure led Norton four times but conceded in the last minute as both sides shared the points. Dan Adams notched a brace and Ben Jones and Lee Kirby were also on target for Marconi.
Just as Great Baddow looked to have found their feet this season until they ran into a powerful Ongar United side who ran riot as it finished 13-1. Ben Polley (five), Dan Mauro (four) Ross Carpenter (three) and Charlie Stone did all the damage.
Woodham Athletic went down 3-1 against Fox & Hounds as both sides are battling to stay in the division. Radley netted the hosts only goal.
Ten men of Red Lion (Springfield) earned a valuable 2-2 draw against promotion rivals Broomfield. Two goals down at half time, a superb effort in the second half resulted in goals from Lee Mulcahy and Dan Schultz to earn Red Lion a point.

League Division Two

After beating title favourites Goldhanger last week, Athletico Billericay lost out to Brookhouse by the odd goal in five. James Morkunas continues his excellent run of goals this season and Andrew Bottjer also netted for Billericay.
Little Waltham raced into a three goal lead against Directa Hotspur but an excellent second-half fightback ensured both teams shared the spoils. Rob Wilson, Rich Logan and Nick Hoffman were all on target for Directa.
Little Baddow have moved to the top of the league after a 1-0 win against Old Chelmsfordians. They have played more games than their rivals however but this will certainly add pressure on them.
Priory Sports Reserves defeated Redstones 4-3 to leapfrog them off the bottom of the division. Despite going 3-1 down they battled back thanks to goals from Mike Wray (two), Toby Young and substitute Harry Lund.

League Division Three

Woodham Athletic Reserves extended their lead at the top with a convincing 5-0 win at Margaretting. Wayne Burt, Howard Wright, Sam Taylor and Mike Cornall (two) all scored for the league leaders.
Woodham Radars Reserves produced an excellent display to overcome Railway Tavern 6-2 and keep alive their hopes of survival this term. Dan Pocklington (two), Paul Hogben, Gary Smith (two) and Brad Cleveland scored for Radars and Brett Hagen and an own goal gave Tavern their two goals.
A late Matt George header earned second placed Rivermead a point against a much improved Chelmer Wanderers team. Matt Hodges and Dean Godfrey were also on target for the home team as it finished 3-3.
Writtle are mounting a serious comeback in order to avoid the drop as they beat Springfield United 2-1 to close the gap on the sides above.

League Division Four

Carpenters Arms defeated E2V Mannex 1-0 as they move five points clear of them in the league table.
Howbridge Swifts Reserves thrashed Springfield 4-0 to keep their promotion hopes alive. Springfield still remain top after fifteen games.
Woodham Radars A beat bottom club Terling Social 3-2. Terling took an early lead but Harry Howlett, Paul Prosser and Stewart Derrick netted for Radars before the interval. The second half proved an end to end battle and Terling pulled one back before the final whistle.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 8th January 2012

Coward Cup Third Round

Directa Hotspur are through to the semi final after an excellent 4-3 victory over division one high-fliers Broomfield. Jay Norton, Steve Norton and Mark Sampson put Directa in front but Nic Horsnell pegged them back with a hat-trick. Directa won it late on with a far-post header as they await the draw.
The two cup favourites met and even though Highfield Victoria were reduced to ten men, they still managed to win it 2-0. Kevin Hawes put the visitors in-front and after intense pressure from Priory, Matt Hearn hit a stunning free-kick to seal the victory.
Old Chelmsfordians were unable to produce a giant-killing at the hands of Ongar United who raced to a 6-0 win. Ross Carpenter, Dan Mauro (two) and Ben Polley netted to secure a semi-final place.

Premier Division League Cup Second Round

South Woodham Radars saw off William De Ferrers 2-0 to progress to the semi-final. Ad Richardson and Jamie Williams got the away sides goals.

Division Three League Cup Second Round

Cup favourites Woodham Athletic Reserves are through after a hard-fought 2-1 win against M & G. Sam Taylor put Woodham in front but Paul Cranfield equalised for the visitors. Dan Stevens hit the winner 20 minutes from time after a cool finish.

League Premier Division

Hatfield Swan Inn earned themselves a vital three points against Gallow United thanks to two goals from Sean Parsons.
Heybridge Social moved up to third place after a 2-0 win against Baddow Spartak. The visitors are locked in a relegation battle with four other teams in a very competitive division.

League Division One

Fox & Hounds netted three times at home to Norton but conceded six goals themselves as they continue to struggle in this league.
Great Baddow secured their first point of the season as they drew 0-0 with mid-table Howbridge Swifts.
Infield destroyed Marconi Leisure 7-1 to remain in the hunt for promotion. Sam Bantick (three), Paul Dunthorne (two), Steve Hemsworth and Colin Gough did all the damage.
Red Lion (Springfield) beat Woodham Athletic 4-2 as they stay top of the league. Lee Mulcahy, Ollie Stubbings, Mark Lambert and Shaun Crockford scored for the hosts.

League Division Two

Athletico Billericay earned three terrific points against league leaders Goldhanger Argyle. Zaki Hasan and James Morkunas (two) scored for the hosts and Jack Jones netted for Goldhanger.
Brookhouse played out a 1-1 draw with Little Waltham who stay second. Ashley Neave scored for Brookhouse after Waltham took the lead mid-way through the first-half.
Little Baddow and Woodham Radars both couldn't be separated in a six-goal thriller which does both teams no favours in the league this season.

League Division Three

A game of three penalties saw Chelmer Wanderers edge out Railway Tavern 4-3. Brett Hagen scored two penalties and Mike Walkin scored but it wasn't enough for Tavern as both teams stay in mid-table.
Rivermead stay in the hunt for promotion as they beat Margaretting 2-1. Craig Bennett scored for Margaretting but it wasn't enough as Rivermead scored two goals in the space of two minutes through Dean Godfrey and Matt Hodges to secure the win.
Writtle thrashed Woodham Radars Reserves 5-1 in a match between the bottom two teams. Kevin Massie scored Radars only goal.

League Division Four

Ongar Reserves beat E2V Mannex 3-1 as promotion is still a possibility. Jaimie Calver, Luke Harrison and Jamie Pateman all struck for the visiting team.
Howbridge Swifts Reserves comfortably saw off Carpenters Arms 4-1 as they still have several games in hand over other league rivals.
Margaretting Reserves secured a deserved point at league leaders Springfield. Dean Aneke scored but Tom Ashwood equalised for Margaretting who stay third.
Old Chelmsfordians Reserves were 2-1 down at half-time to Marconi Leisure Reserves but pulled it back to win 6-2. Right-back James Ricks scored twice, Jack Harris, Pettitt and Yavuz also got themselves on the scoresheet.
William De Ferrers Reserves defeated Woodham Radars A 4-0 to claim a comfortable three points.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 18th December 2011

Division One League Cup Second Round

Great Baddow pulled off one of the shocks of the season as they defeated Red Lion (Springfield) 2-1. After ten defeats from ten league outings Baddow were clear favourites to get knocked out against the league leaders but they produced a fantastic performance to move into the semi final.

Division Three League Cup Second Round

Writtle Manor beat local rivals Writtle 1-0 thanks to a Mark Woods screamer from fully 35-yards.

Division Four League Cup Second Round

Terling crashed out of the cup after losing 4-3 against E2V Mannex. It was a thrilling game which sees E2v just one match away from the final at Heybridge Swifts FC.

League Premier Division

Heybridge Social inflicted Priory Sports' first defeat of the season and handed Highfield Victoria the advantage in the title race. It finished 2-0 to Heybridge who climb to fourth.

League Division One

Broomfield go top after a convincing 6-1 win away to Fox & Hounds.
Norton and Woodham Athletic played out a 1-1 draw as both teams remain in mid-table.
Ongar United stay on course for promotion after an impressive 4-0 win against Marconi Leisure. Dan Mauro grabbed himself a hat-trick and Ben Polley scored the fourth for the hosts.

League Division Two

Athletico Billericay played out a six-goal thriller against Old Chelmsfordians and neither side could be separated in a 3-3 draw. Morkunas scored a brace for Billericay and Vince bagged the other goal.
Little Waltham are hanging in there in the race for promotion this season as they edged out Priory Sports Reserves 2-1. Nick Cownden scored both the visitors goals and Mitch Locke hit Priory's goal in the first-half.
Redstones secured three big points against relegation rivals Brookhouse as they won 2-1 and now sit a point behind their rivals with two games in hand.

League Division Three

Margaretting's promotion chances were dealt another blow as they lost to Chelmer Wanderers 2-0. They are still in with a chance but current form shows they are not a threat.
Railway Tavern beat Broomfield Reserves 2-1 as they are finished 2011 off with a vital win. Both teams will be there or there abouts at the end of the season no doubt. Mike Smith scored for Broomfield but Craig Spooner and Chris Moore secured the win for Tavern.
Despite going down to ten men, Woodham Athletic Reserves defeated Springfield United 1-0 thanks to a Sam Taylor goal, three minutes from time. The hosts remain unbeaten and favourites to claim the title in such a competitive division.
Rivermead edged a five-goal thriller against Woodham Radars Reserves. Scott Marshall began the scoring before they doubled their lead with an own goal. Despite Gary Poole netting twice to bring his side level, Matt George won it mid-way through the second-half.

League Division Four

Ongar United Reserves saw off Marconi Leisure Reserves 7-3 to stay fourth. Dan Jarvis, Joe Hayes, and Toby Britton all bagged a brace and Dan Mott netted goal number seven.
Old Chelmsfordians won 6-2 against Carpenters Arms. Aaron Redman scored a hat-trick and Danny Pettitt scored twice, one of which a penalty. Jake Kemp netted the sixth as OC’s stay in the second promotion place.
Springfield continue to lead the way after a comfortable 3-0 win against Woodham Radars A. Dean Aneke and Tom Kieran (two) did the damage.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 11th December 2011

Gillott Trophy Second Round

Railway Tavern put up a spirited display against Priory Sports Reserves who sit in the league above the hosts. It was goalless until Richard Wyatt struck mid-way through the second-half of extra time to see Priory through.

Premier Division League Cup Second Round

Highfield Victoria are safely through to round three after seeing off Gallow United 4-0. Matt Hearn helped himself to a hat-trick after Kevin Hawes gave his side an early lead.
It proved an unhealthy break from the league for Hatfield Swan Inn as they were beaten 1-0 by Heybridge Social.

Division One League Cup Second Round

Broomfield put on a strong performance to defeat Norton 3-1. Nic Horsnell (two) and a Nick Miller penalty were their goal-scorers as they remain one of the big favourites for the trophy.
Marconi Leisure are proving to be very inconsistent this year but when on form they are a very good team. They comfortably saw of Woodham Athletic in this encounter 3-0 thanks to goals from Dan Adams, Jack Mundy and Ben Jones.
Ongar United progressed safely to round three after beating Howbridge Swifts 5-2 away from home. Ben Polley (two), Ross Carpenter and Dan Mauro (two) did the damage.

Division Two League Cup Second Round

Directa Hotspur came up against cup favourites Goldhanger Argyle and were unable to break through they outstanding backline as it finished 1-0. Gary Souster put the visitors ahead mid-way through the first-half to go into the hat for the next round.
Little Baddow are hot property at present and this showed after another victory, this time against Athletico Billericay by three goals to nil.

Division Three League Cup Second Round

Springfield United are out after Rivermead beat them 4-1. Matt Hodges scored a hat-trick to put the visitors in control and Dean Godfrey added a fourth before Springfield netted a late consolation.
Woodham Radars Reserves are through to round three after overcoming Margaretting, a side in free-fall at present after they made such an impressive start to the campaign. Gary Smith put Radars ahead and this was followed up by a Paul Hogben strike. Steve Turner pulled one back for Margaretting but it wasn't to be for them as it finished 2-1.

Division Four League Cup Second Round

Howbridge Swifts Reserves earned themselves an impressive win at Old Chelmsfordians Reserves and a place in round three. 4-2 was the final score; Yavuz and Pettitt were on target for the hosts.

League Premier Division

Baddow Spartak grabbed three huge points against William de Ferrers as it finished 6-2. Chris Cottis was the star of the show as he hit four goals. Jason Howard and an own goal made it six.

League Division Two

Brookhouse secured a good point against a tough Old Chelmsfordians outfit. Alex Hyde and David Bush got the hosts goals.
Redstones hit ten goals past Chelmer Village Athletic who could only find two themselves. Redstones are just three points away from climbing out of the bottom two.
Little Waltham are back to winning ways thanks to a 3-2 in at home to Woodham Radars. Promotion is still on for Waltham but they need a few more consistent results if they are to do so.

League Division Three

M & G saw off Writtle Manor 3-0 thanks to Paul Layzell, Dan Crane and Ed Byford.
The top two met in the division but they couldn't be separated in a 1-1 draw. Dan Blazer looked to have won it for the Broomfield after he struck on 80 minutes but an inspired substitution from the Woodham Athletic Reserves boss saw Howard Wright earn a fair draw just two minutes from time.

League Division Four

Springfield are now five points clear at the top of the league after defeating Marconi Leisure Reserves 4-1. Robbie Wareham, Dean Aneke, Danial Beezley and an own goal saw Springfield take three points and a further step to the league title.
Margaretting Reserves beat Woodham Radars A 3-0 as they now sit just two points from the promotion zone after twelve games. Will Boden put them in front before two late Tom Ashwood goals sealed the points. Another defensive master-class was on show for the hosts with left-back Phil Hesseltine named man of the match.
Ongar Reserves secured three points against Carpenters Arms in a tight fought affair, winning 2-1. Dan Jarvis and Gary Callaghan scored the hosts goals.
Terling Social are still without a win this season as they went down 3-1 against William de Ferrers Reserves.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 4th December 2011

Coward Cup Second Round

South Woodham Radars took on William de Ferrers in an all premier division cup tie and Radars came out on top after the sides produced nine goals. SWR won it 6-3 and are into the third round.

Gillott Trophy Second Round

Ongar Reserves progressed to the next round with a comfortable 7-1 victory over Woodham Radars Reserves who sit in the league above. Ongar's scorers were Dan Jarvis (three), Michael Hall (two), Michael Hayes and Jamie Pateman. Danny Hasselgrove netted a consolation for the visitors.
Margaretting Reserves edged out Carpenters Arms 1-0 after extra time to also claim another clean sheet and continue a good run of form.
Writtle Manor and Old Chelmsfordians Reserves were separated by Hitchcock's goal for Manor which sees them into round three, 1-0.
Broomfield Reserves saw off Terling Social 7-2 as their excellent performances continue to flourish. Craig Woodhatch (four), Mitchell Fisher, Lee Ladlow and an own goal did all the damage for Broomfield.
Two sides struggling in their divisions put on a close fought affair which William de Ferrers eventually won. 3-2 was the score against Chelmer Wanderers of the higher league, will surely give them a confident boost for the second-half of the campaign.
Marconi Leisure Reserves knew they were in for a hard game against division three favourites Woodham Athletic Reserves and the game certainly went to form. Woodham came away 4-0 winners as they await the third round draw. Joe Mills, Matt Lloyd, Sam Taylor and a Scott Piper penalty saw them through safely.

League Premier Division

Daen Ingas are up to third place after a 3-1 victory against Heybridge Social who have games in hand.
Priory Sports maintained their unbeaten league form and secured three valuable points against Gallow United. They won it 3-1 having been behind thanks to a goal from Murray. Tommy and James Robinson both netted late into the second-half to keep them in the race for the title.

League Division One

Broomfield took three important points against a strong Infield team whose hopes of promotion received a hug blow. Mike Geggus and Simon Webber hit the goals for Broomfield who move into second.
Howbridge Swifts also gained an important win at home to fellow strugglers Woodham Athletic. They won 2-1 but are still in the relegation mix at present.
Marconi Leisure defeated Great Baddow 2-0 thanks to Duncan Childs and Gareth Crooks. It should have been more but Marconi will definitely settle for the win itself as they face a tough second-half of the season.
Ongar still remain unbeaten after a 2-2 draw with Norton. Nick Pegg and Ross Carpenter scored for Ongar who currently sit outside the promotion places with games in hand.

League Division Two

Athletico Billericay put on a dominant display as they overcome Chelmer Village Athletic 8-2. Their goalscorers were James Morkunas (two), Luke Doyle (two), Zaki Hasan, Mark Vince, Chris Stokes and Rob Moore. Village's scorers were Evan O'Rourke and a Dean Corthine free-kick.
Brookhouse put up a strong rear-guard fight but couldn't hold out against table toppers Goldhanger Argyle. It finished 1-0 with a Dan Foakes header in the 80th minute.
A Richard Logan penalty saw Directa Hotspur to a 1-0 win and three massive points against Priory Sports Reserves as they remain in the hunt for promotion this season.
Another 1-0 win in this division came from Little Baddow who move into second place. After a slow start they are now definite contenders for a second successive promotion.

League Division Three

Margaretting slumped to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Springfield United. Promotion no longer looks on the cards for them after recent form but the visitors earned an excellent victory which takes them out of the bottom two.
A 2-2 draw between Rivermead and Railway Tavern helped neither side as they struggle to keep pace with the top two. Wayne Pilgrim and Dean Godfrey netted for the hosts and Chris Moore and Mike Walkin scored for Tavern.
M & G battled to a 2-1 win against Writtle who still prop up the league table.

League Division Four

Springfield continue to impress, this time against a much improved E2V Mannex as it finished 1-0 thanks to Kyle Harvey's single goal.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 27th November 2011

Coward Cup Second Round

Daen Ingas progressed to the third round of the cup at the expense of Athletico Billericay. Zaki Hasan got the visitors solitary goal.

League Premier Division

Baddow Spartak earned themselves three massive points against bottom club Hatfield Swan Inn to move out the relegation zone on goal difference. Jason Howard, Chris Tuttlebee and a Chris Cottis penalty was enough as George Jarvis bagged a brace for Swan.
Both Highfield Victoria and Priory Sports couldn't be separated in a 2-2 draw. Both teams look to finish one and two in the league as it surely will be going all the way. Anthony Heard scored both for Vics but Phil Lawton and Danny Large kept honours even.

League Division One

A dominant Red Lion (Springfield) smashed five past a hapless Howbridge Swifts who could only net a consolation. The hosts remain top but have played more games than other challenging teams around them.
James Jenkins and Sam Bantick hit back as Infield came from 2-0 down to earn a point against mid-table Norton. Infield do remain in the hunt for promotion but improvements are needed if they are to do so.
Early signs showed Fox & Hounds were destined for relegation but another win puts them in touching distance with the rest of the league. They beat Marconi Leisure 2-0 away to clinch a vital win.

League Division Two

An Ashley Neave hat-trick helped Brookhouse to a 4-2 win against Woodham Radars. Jamie Millane scored the other goal for the hosts.
Directa Hotspur came away from Chelmer Village with eight goals and three points to remain in the hunt for promotion this season. Richard Logan (three), Mark Sampson (four) and a Dave Adkins wonder goal secured the win.
With Little Baddow coming into form and Little Waltham slipping, this game followed the script as Baddow came away with a 6-0 win. This result means they leapfrog Waltham into second with a game in hand.

League Division Three

Broomfield Reserves moved up two places into top spot after seeing off Woodham Radars Reserves 5-1. Mitchell Fisher grabbed a hat-trick and Craig Woodhatch and Lee Ladlow also added to their tallies for the campaign. Mark Copleston netted in the second-half for Radars.
Writtle remain bottom of the division but earned a good point at Chelmer Wanderers. Writtle are five points adrift with plenty of games to play.
Railway Tavern defeated an out of form Margaretting side who began the season so brightly. The game finished 6-1 as Dan Olatunji, Mike Walkin and Brett Hagen (four) did the damage. Hagen now has 20 goals in just eleven outings this season. Simon Diwell scored for the visitors.
M & G secured three points at Springfield United 3-1 with goals from Paul Layzell (two) and Paul Cranfield.
Writtle Manor and Rivermead shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Martyn King scored for Manor and Matt George for the visitors after a Wayne Pilgrim pullback.

League Division Four

Dean Aneke hit four goals and Kyle Harvey scored as Springfield remain at the summit as they beat Carpenters Arms 5-2
E2v Mannex and Old Chelmsfordians Reserves played out an eight-goal thriller and still were inseparable. This result still keeps OC's top of the league after twelve games.
Margaretting Reserves won 3-2 against William de Ferrers Reserves. Will Boden scored twice and Ciaran Gold scored the winner mid-way through the second-half.
Woodham Radars A lost out to Howbridge Swifts Reserves 4-2. Ian Hayward and Paul Prosser netted Radars goals. Howbridge are definitely showing they will be a threat throughout the season as they will be pushing all the way for promotion.

Essex Sunday Junior Cup Third Round

Broomfield are through after a strong performance against Bentfields. The game finished 5-2 with goals from Nic Horsnell, Mike Geggus, Zach Pace (two) and Anthony Sleet.
Ongar are into round four thanks to a 6-3 win at Ende Basildon. The goals came by way of Ross Carpenter (two), Nick Pegg and Dan Mauro (three) including a penalty.
Old Chelmsfordians are out after losing 2-0 to a tough Promax side.
Woodham Athletic have also been eliminated after losing 3-0 to Romford Royals.

Essex Sunday Junior Trophy Third Round

Woodham Athletic Reserves were defeated by Rouge Lyon A by five goals to two. Both goals were scored by Sam Taylor as Woodham had a real go in the second-half.
Ongar United Reserves are into the fourth round after a 2-1 win against Leigh United. Michael Hall and Toby Britton scored the goals.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 20th November 2011

Coward Cup Second Round

Directa Hotspur put on a fine display to disperse of Howbridge Swifts who sit in the league above. The score finished 2-1 to the visitors who have booked a third round place against Broomfield.

Gillott Trophy First Round

Division four title favourites Springfield have set up a second round local derby with Springfield United in the next stage of the competition. They saw off division three's high fliers Rivermead on penalties after it finished 3-3 after extra time. Dean Aneke, Kane Smith and Matthew Webb got the Springfield goals.

League Premier Division

Baddow Spartak continue to struggle in this division as they went down 2-1 to Gallow United. Michael Karabardek and Miles Passley sealed it for the hosts.
Highfield Victoria opened up a five-point gap at the top of the league with a 5-1 win at William de Ferrers. Anthony Heard, Kevin Hawes, David Hawes, Nigel Warren and an own goal saw them to victory.

League Division One

Broomfield stretched their unbeaten league run to seven with a comfortable 5-0 win at home to Woodham Athletic. Mike Geggus (two), Dave Kingham, Anthony Sleet and Chris Edkins did all the damage.
Infield moved to the top of the league after battling to a 2-1 win over a much improved Fox & Hounds team. James Jenkins gave Infield the lead but they were pegged back to level at half-time. Barry Coldham grabbed the winner as Infield attacked with purpose.
Norton secured an 8-1 victory over Great Baddow to keep pace with the top four.

League Division Two

The top two met with Goldhanger overcoming Little Waltham. The visitors went 2-1 up early in the second-half, but the leaders in black and gold showed resilience to hit back with three goals themselves to grab the win and move four points clear.
Little Baddow look the side to watch at present as they moved into third place. A 3-1 win at the hands of Priory Sports reserves will surely catch the eye of opposing teams. Priory's goalscorer was Toby Young.
Old Chelmsfordians demolished Redstones 7-2 with goals from free-scoring Paul Tiffen (six) and Mike Forman.

League Division Three

Springfield United earned a vital win away at Chelmer Wanderers. A 6-4 win keeps them in with the battle to avoid the drop.
Margaretting ground out a valuable three points against bottom club Writtle, winning by two goals to one. Simon Diwell and Mark Goodhay got the goals for the hosts.
Woodham Athletic Reserves moved to the sumit after a 5-1 win away to Woodham Radars Reserves. Scott Piper was again on the scoresheet with two goals. Howard Wright, Joe Mills and Dan Stevens also chipped in. Mark Copleston finished well for Radars solitary goal.
Railway Tavern came away from Writtle Manor with an excellent 2-0 win. Michael Walkin and Tristan Williams scored the games only goals as Tavern move away from the drop zone.

League Division Four

Carpenters Arms put on a five-star show against Terling Social. Adam Foster, Wayne Pike, Ben Gribble, Ryan Baxter and Gareth Walsh scored in a 5-1 win.
E2v Mannex have produced two excellent victories on the bounce now after edging a nine-goal thriller by the odd goal against Howbridge Swifts Reserves. They now have moved clear of relegation as they look to progress further in the coming weeks.
Marconi Leisure Reserves ensured a must-win game ended with three points and three goals in the process. A clean-sheet will also please the boss as they currently have the leagues leakiest backline.
Old Chelmsfordians Reserves are back on top after a convincing 4-0 win against William de Ferrers Reserves. Aaron Redman, Danny Pettitt, Semsah Yavuz and William Baxter saw them take the points.
Margaretting Reserves earned a valuable win away at Ongar Reserves thanks to Tom Ashwood's goal. The visitors hung on at the death with some heroic defensive efforts especially by veteran Pete Walton who led by example marshalling the backline.

Essex Sunday Premier Cup Second Round

Daen Ingas are through to the fourth round after a comfortable 4-0 win at Risden Wood.
Priory Sports lost out to Rouge Lyon 3-1. Phil Lawton bagged the Priory goal.
South Woodham Radars are in the hat for the next round after seeing off Westhamians Fourth 3-1.
Heybridge Social are safely through after an emphatic 10-1 win away at Social Club Kelvedon.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 13th November 2011

Coward Cup Second Round

In an all premier league game Highfield Victoria saw off a struggling Hatfield Swan Inn 5-0. Vics stepped it up in the second period after a goaless first-half as Anthony Heard bagged himself a hat-trick and Nigel Warren and Mitchell Yeo scored one each for the visitors.
Priory Sports are safely through after receiving an early scare from Marconi Leisure who took a 2-1 lead courtesy of a Duncan Childs brace. The hosts fought back and hit four goals to win 5-2 and go into the third round hat.
Two of division one's promotion favourites met in a five goal thriller. Broomfield edged out Red Lion (Springfield) 3-2. Nic Horsnell (two) and a Nick Miller penalty were enough as Stubbings and Crockford replied for the home side.
Goldhanger Argyle put up a terrific fight against division one favourites Ongar United but came unstuck in a penalty shootout. Lee Ifield put them in front but Dave Hopwood equalised with 15 minutes to go. Ongar won it 7-6 from the spot in a tight contest between two very good sides.
Division two's Old Chelmsfordians produced a giant killing by knocking out Baddow Spartak of the premier division. It finished 5-3 thanks to Mike Forman, Ryan Fleming and a Paul Tiffen hat-trick.

Gillott Trophy First Round

M & G are out after losing to cup favourites Priory Sports Reserves 4-0. Callum Lund (two), George Simmons and Mike Wray did the damage.

Division Four League Cup First Round

Howbridge Swifts Reserves booked a second round meeting with Old Chelmsfordians Reserves after defeating Carpenters Arms 3-2.

League Premier Division

Gallow United shared the spoils with draw specialists Daen Ingas as it ended 1-1. Miles Passley got the home team's solitary goal.
Heybridge Social overcame William de Ferrers 5-1 as both teams remain in mid-table.

League Division One

Infield are keeping pace with the top teams after an excellent 4-0 win at home to Howbridge Swifts. A Jack Jenkins brace and Paul Dunthorne gave them a first-half lead. Stephen Hemsworth then converted a penalty to complete the rout.
Woodham Athletic saw off Great Baddow with ease in a dominant 4-0 victory. Matt Heggarty, Rich Cantey (two) and Matt Hearn bagged all the goals for the hosts.

League Division Two

Brookhouse earned themselves a late point against a decent Athletico Billericay outfit as it ended three-a-piece. Lee Moodie netted the equaliser after Alex Hyde and Jamie Millane had kept them in contention. Luke Doyle (two) and Zaki Hasan scored for the visitors.
Little Baddow hit seven past Chelmer Village Athletic as they continue to show mid-season form. Chelmer Village have now conceded forty goals in just seven outings this season.
Little Waltham were back to form against an improving Redstones. Chris Flindall and John Curson gave them a 2-0 win as they stay second.
A world class goal by Dave Adkins wasn't enough for Directa Hotspur as they went down 3-2 to Woodham Radars.

League Division Three

Broomfield Reserves moved back to the top with a 7-0 win against Chelmer Wanderers. Craig Woodhatch (three), Pete Bennett (two), Lee Ladlow and a Tom Mooney wonder goal did the damage.
Railway Tavern earned a vital win against Springfield United as they edged a seven-goal thriller. Brett Hagen scored another hat-trick including a 45-yard volley. Chris Moore scored the other goal for Tavern.
Writtle were smashed 8-1 at home to Woodham Athletic Reserves who are certainly a force to be reckoned with this campaign. Dan Stevens and Matt Piper both hit hat-tricks as Joe Mills and Matt Lloyd completed the demolition.
Writtle Manor conceded a first minute goal to Woodham Radars Reserves and were unable to find an equaliser as Radars earned a battling three points. Paul Hogben showed composure to score a one-on-one from kick-off.

League Division Four

E2V Mannex produced an excellent performance to overcome Margaretting Reserves 5-3. Will Boden scored all three for the hosts.
Ongar United Reserves comfortably beat Marconi Leisure Reserves 3-0 thanks to goals by Toby Britton, Aaron Blake and Dan Mauro.
Springfield stay top after a 2-0 win against William de Ferrers Reserves. Dean Aneke and Robbie Wareham got the goals for the hosts.
Old Chelmsfordians Reserves saw off Woodham Radars 8-2 to remain in the hunt for the league title. Kidd got both the home teams goals as the visitors ran riot.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 6th November 2011

Division Four League Cup First Round

Terling Social progressed to a second round meeting with E2v Mannex after beating Woodham Radars A 3-1. Ryan Cumming (two) and Chris Wager got the Terling goals and Paul Prosser hit Radars goal.

League Premier Division

Daen Ingas leapfrogged William de Ferrers after a 1-0 victory. Both sides are currently sitting in mid-table.
Hatfield Swan Inn are now propping up the league table after going down 5-0 to title favourites Priory Sports. Andy Elgar bagged a hat-trick and James Robinson collected a brace.
Highfield Victoria remain the league leaders after edging out Heybridge Social 2-1. Two Kevin Hawes goals turned it round with the second being just two minutes from time. Graham Bird was forced to play the full 90 minutes for Vics which sets a record of him appearing in every season from 1965 which is 46 in total.
Baddow Spartak put on an attacking display worthy of winning many games this season but lady luck wasn't on their side as they lost 2-1 to South Woodham Radars. Wiliams and Ricketts were on the scoresheet for Radars and Dave Filmer netted for Spartak.

League Division One

Fox & Hounds earned their first points of the season and first clean sheet in the process. They beat Great Baddow 2-0 in the battle between the bottom clubs.
Two Matt Hall goals were mere consolations as Marconi were thrashed 7-2 at home to Red Lion. This means their five game unbeaten run comes to an end as the visitors go top of the league.
Norton are struggling to live up to their "promotion challengers" tag as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Howbridge Swifts. Both teams sit in mid-table at present.

League Division Two

After defeating a good Little Waltham side in the cup, Redstones progressed once again as they bagged their first league win of the season against Directa Hotspur. The final score was 1-0 as Redstones remain in the relegation zone.
Goldhanger Argyle continue to impress as they easily beat Little Baddow 5-1 away from home. Lee Ifield scored three goals which brings up his 100 for the club and Gary Souster and Shane Samler also pitched in.
Brookhouse came away with an excellent 3-0 win against Little Waltham who currently hold the second promotion spot in the division.
A much improved performance by Chelmer Village wasn't enough as they lost by the odd goal in five to Priory Sports Reserves. Warren Backhouse and Dean Coutine scored for Village and Callum Lund, Will Locker and substitute Tommy Croot got the home goals.

League Division Three

Writtle Manor are in a rich vein of form as they battled past Chelmer Wanderers 3-2. Joe Peters (two) and Mark Root did enough for Manor.
Broomfield Reserves earned a terrific win away at Margaretting. Two Craig Woodhatch goals were too good as Mark Gooday got one for the hosts.
Springfield United edge clear of the bottom two after an important win at bottom club Writtle. The game finished 2-0.
M & G are the dark horses in this league and another win this time at Woodham Radars Reserves ensures they are coming into form at the half-way point of the season. Terry Livermore and Paul Layzell did the damage inside 20 minutes.

League Division Four

Carpenters Arms came away with the points at E2v Mannex winning by five goals to nil.
Margaretting Reserves were too good for Marconi Leisure Reserves as they won 4-0. Eren Dunning grabbed a brace, Will Boden and a penalty from Tom Ashwood saw the visitors through with ease.
Springfield suffered their first league defeat of the season against Old Chelmsfordians Reserves who are struggling for consistency this year. 2-0 was the score and it keeps the OC's in contention at the top.

Essex Sunday Junior Cup Second Round

Broomfield defeated lower league Woodham Radars 6-1 as the difference in class showed. Ben Garner, Simon Webber (two), Zach Pace (two) and Scott Smith all scored in a dominant win.
Old Chelmsfordians progressed to the third round after beating Horse and Groom 4-0. OC's scorers were Ryan Fleming, Steve Cooke, Paul Tiffen and an own goal.
Ongar United's successful start to the season carried on as they knocked out Cressing 4-1. Goal machine Ben Polley picked up a brace and Nick Sawyer and Dan Mauro scored the others.
Woodham Athletic are through after a 2-1 win at home to Flamengo AllStars. They now play Romford Royal in round three.
Atheltico Billericay are out after losing a seven goal thriller to Benfleet. Luke Doyle bagged a brace and Chris Stokes also got on the scoresheet but it wasn't enough for the hosts.

Essex Sunday Junior Trophy Second Round

Woodham Athletic Reserves are into round three after an impressive 3-0 win away at Beacontree Avenue. Scott Piper, Sam Taylor and Howard Wright saw them through against a very physical team.
Broomfield Reserves conquerors, New Basildon Revolution also knocked out Howbridge Swifts Reserves. The result finished 7-3 to the home team.
Rivermead couldn't take league form into the cup as the lost out to P & D Athletic 2-1.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 30th October 2011

Gillott Trophy First Round

In game of the day, Writtle Manor edged past lower league Woodham Radars A by the odd goal in eleven. Waller bagged four and Rabout got the fifth but Mark Root (three), Martin King, Ali Henderson and a last minute goal from Rob Doubleday saw Manor into the second round, just.
Three second-half goals by James Gerkin and Daniel Harris (two) saw Carpenters Arms past Howbridge Reserves, 3-0.
E2v Mannex put up a great fight against Broomfield Reserves who are a league above them as it ended 3-3 after extra time. Broomfield however won it on penalties 3-2. Ladlow, Sheppard and Stubbington helped the away side come back into it after being 3-0 down.

Division Four League Cup First Round

William de Ferrers produced an excellent result to knock out Margaretting 3-1. Skipper Dan Bull was again on the scoresheet for the away side, heading in from a corner.

League Premier Division

Gallow secured their first victory of the season against fellow strugglers Hatfield Swan Inn. Michael Karabardek and Lee Glennister scored the hosts goals and George Jarvis replied for Swan.

League Division One

The top two teams met in an even encounter. Both defences proved to be too good as the scoreline finished 0-0. Both teams remain unbeaten after six games.
Fox & Hounds remain pointless after a battling performance saw them edged out by the odd goal in five against Woodham Athletic who stay eighth.
A very entertaining game at Howbridge Swifts saw them share the points with Marconi Leisure who were again reduced to ten men. They led 2-0 before the sending off thanks to Wes Swann (two) but Howbridge pulled a goal back just before the break with a penalty. The hosts then took control and took the lead before Marconi showed resilience to hit back in the last minute through Ben Jones, 3-3.
The match between Infield and Great Baddow went to form as Infield ran out easy 7-0 winners. Sam Bantick led the way with four first-half goals. James Jenkins, Barry Coldham and Lewis Barnes completed the rout.
Red Lion moved up to second with an impressive win against Norton. Johnstone, Mulcahy and Stubbings struck for the home side as they edged it 3-2.

League Division Two

Golhanger Argyle remain at the summit after a dominant display at Chelmer Village Athletic. Dan Foakes bagged two and Sam Wakefield and Lee Ifield got the others.
Little Baddow look to be showing the form that won them the division three title last season as they beat Brookhouse 6-3.
Little Waltham earned a terrific 2-1 victory against Directa Hotspur who are a very dangerous outfit. After Jay Norton thought he had earned his side a point, Mark Crick scored a wonder goal to claim the points for the home team.
Two good teams looking for promotion, Old Chelmsfordians and Woodham Radars couldn't be separated and shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw. Mike Forman and Paul Tiffen netted for the OC's.
Athletico Billericay defeated Priory Sports Reserves 4-2 to keep in the hunt in the division. Priory led 2-1 at the break through Richard Stubbings and Callum Lund but Zaki Hasan (two), James Morkunas and David Bottjer helped Billericay take the win.

League Division Three

M & G produced a shock result to defeat table toppers Margaretting 4-0. This performance was the kind the hosts played throughout last season. Ed Byfield, Paul Layzell, Jack Welton and Paul Reid did all the damage in the second half for the hosts.
Writtle secured their first win of the season against a stuggling Railway Tavern who began the season so impressively. The game finished 4-3 with Brett Hagen, Craig Spooner and Ben Giddings.
Scott Piper's late penalty earned Woodham Athletic Reserves a draw against Chelmer Wanderers as it finished 2-2. Sam Taylor bagged the other for the hosts before Chemer hit back.
Springfield United continue to struggle as they were turned over 4-2 by Woodham Radars Reserves who have made a steady start to the campaign. Gary Poole and Paul Hogben netted for Radars.

League Division Four

Another impressive win for Springfield saw them move three points clear with a game in hand as they look to be early title favourites. They beat Marconi Leisure Reserves 3-1 thanks to Dean Aneke, Kane Smith and Steve White.
Terling claimed a very good point against a stuttering Old Chelmsfordians Reserves as it ended 2-2. Two well taken goals from Craig Twin and Steve Church earned Terling their second point this season.

Essex Sunday Premier Cup Second Round

Baddow Spartak are out after going down 4-1 to Upshire.
Highfield Victoria came up against a very strong Wickford Rangers team and lost out 4-2.
Priory Sports continue to impress this year as they defeated Sir Winston Churchill 3-1. Jimmy Roberts, Andy Elgar and Grant Hill did the damage for the Pope & Smith side.
Heybridge Social are through to round three after a 2-0 win at Torrun United.
After a tough first round match that went all the way to penalties, South Woodham Radars cruised to victory against Real BTS. Williams and Jay both bagged a brace each as the visitors dominated.
Daen Ingas and Royal Falcons couldn't be separated after 120 minutes so penalties were needed to see Daen Ingas into the next round.

Essex Sunday Junior Trophy Second Round

Ongar United Reserves are safely through to the third round after overcoming TACA 2-0. Toby Britton and Dan Jarvis netted for the hosts.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 23rd October 2011

Coward Cup First Round

Marconi Leisure defeated Great Baddow 3-0 in an all division one cup game. Ben Jones, Matt Hall and Duncan Childs saw the hosts through. Marconi are now four games unbeaten.

Premier Division League Cup First Round

William de Ferrers knocked out favourites Priory Sports in the first round, winning by the odd goal in five. Despite Andy Elgar's brace, Priory couldn't find an equaliser.
Heybridge Social edged past Daen Ingas 1-0 as they face Hatfield Swan Inn in round two.

Division One League Cup First Round

Howbridge Swifts overcome Fox & Hounds 5-2 in this first round game as the away side remain winless this season.
Ongar produced another winning performance as they beat Infield 4-2. Despite missing a penalty, Ben Polley scored a brace and with Ross Carpenter got on the scoresheet with Nicky Evans. Infield scored two in the final five minutes.

Division Two League Cup First Round

Redstones and Brookhouse played out a nine-goal thriller with Redstones moving into round two winning 5-4.
Little Baddow are another team coming into form as they defeated the inconsistent Little Waltham by four goals to nil.
Old Chelmsfordians are safely through to the next round after overcoming Chelmer Village Athletic 4-1.

Division Three League Cup First Round

Woodham Radars Reserves kept a clean sheet and scored two themselves to knock out Chelmer Wanderers. Paul Hogben got both for Radars.
Broomfield Reserves are beginning to struggle in both league and now cup after going down 2-1 at Springfield United. Mike Smith scored an own goal to put Springfield ahead but Paul Sheppard levelled the scores with an excellent free-kick. Springfield restored their lead early in the second half after a mix up in the Broomfield defence and managed to hang on despite an onslaught from Broomfield.
Woodham Athletic Reserves saw off Railway Tavern with ease, winning 5-1. Sam Taylor (two), Chris Ayris, Matt Hennessy and Daniel Stevens got the Woodham's goals. On a plus side for Tavern, Brett Hagen smashed home a volley from 30-yards.

League Premier Division

Gallow United remain at the foot of the league after going down 7-2 at home to South Woodham Radars. Michael Karabardek got both of their goals.
Baddow Spartak are now coming into form in both league and cup as they came away with a 4-2 victory at Hatfield Swan Inn. After going down early on, a 15 minute spell saw them go in at the break 4-2 up. Despite being reduced to ten men early in the second-half, they held out for a vital win. Chris Cottis (three) and Dave Filmer netted for Spartak whilst Jarvis and Meredith got the Swann goals.

League Division One

Broomfield leapfrogged Red Lion (Springfield) to go second after winning 4-2. Zach Pace, Nick Miller, Anthony Sleet and Mike Geggus did all the damage.
Woodham Athletic earned a valuable point at home to Norton in a six goal thriller. Lesley, Cantey and Hearn got the Woodham goals as they are now four points clear of the drop.

League Division Two

Directa Hotspur are quietly working their way up the league with another three points in the bank. They beat Athletico Billericay 2-0 with goals from Drummond and Morton.
Callum Lund's late penalty earned Priory Sports Reserves a point against Woodham Radars. The final score was 2-2 after Richard Stubbings gave Priory a first minute lead.

League Division Three

After a poor start, Rivermead look to have found their feet with another win, this time against bottom club Writtle. The game finished 5-2 as Rivermead go second.
Margaretting maintain top spot after a well-earned 1-0 victory at Writtle Manor. Craig Bennett got the games' only goal.

League Division Four

Marconi Leisure Reserves were 2-0 up against Terling Social but a horrific injury saw the game abandoned on 60 minutes.
Springfield dropped their first points of the season as Margaretting Reserves battled to a 0-0 draw. They could have even nicked the victory but for three or four stunning saves by the Springfield goalkeeper.
Old Chelmsfordians Reserves strong early form is slipping away as they suffered a second defeat, this time against Ongar United Reserves. Danny Pettitt got the OC's goal whilst Jarvis, Mauro, Britton and Callaghan scored for the visitors.
Howbridge Swifts Reserves lost their first league game of the campaign going down 3-2 against William de Ferrers Reserves.
Woodham Radars A and Carpenters Arms were unable to break the deadlock in a frantic 0-0 draw in a result which doesn't ease either sides relegation worries.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 16th October 2011

Coward Cup First Round

Highfield Victoria romped to an 8-0 victory over fellow premier league rivals Gallow United who were unable to field a full squad. The goals came by way of Tony Walkin (two), Rob King, Anthony Heard, Mitchell Yeo, Nigel Warren and Kevin Hawes (two) who notched his 100th goal for the club.
Ongar saw off Fox & Hounds with another fine display thanks to Ben Polley (two), Ross Carpenter and an own goal.
Divison Three leaders Margaretting came up against a very strong Directa Hotspur and their class showed in the end as they ran out 7-3 winners. After drawing level at 2-2 Margaretting couldn't stay with them as Directa took a 4-2 lead at the break. Margaretting managed only one goal to the visitors three in the second-half in a very good football match. Steve Turner, Dave Lambert and Josh Patch got the home goals.
In match of the day, Woodham Radars entertained Athletico Billericay in a game that went all the way to penalties. The full-time score was 4-4 and as they did in normal time, Radars scored at the death to make it 6-6 and take it to penalties. Billericay however held their nerve to go through to the next round, winning the shootout 4-3.

League Premier Division

Baddow Spartak picked up their first league point of the season after a battling 2-2 result against Daen Ingas. An own goal and an Olly Evans header earned Spartak a draw.
Hatfield Swan Inn picked up their first win this season against a strong William de Ferrers outfit. Ali Robertson and Sean Parsons put them ahead and the home side grabbed one with ten minutes remaining but it wasn't enough.

League Division One

The game between Great Baddow and Broomfield went to form as the visitors maintained their unbeaten run with an emphatic 10-1 victory. Baddow are yet to pick up a single point in their opening four games.
Red Lion's 100% start to the season came to an end against the unpredictable Infield. 4-2 was the final score with Sam Bantick, James Jenkins, an own goal and Jack Jenkins bagging the home team’s goals.
Marconi earned a deserved point against a strong Norton team. It could have been more but for two disallowed goals after captain Lee Kirby hammered home a first-half volley. Norton equalised with just two minutes remaining.
Howbridge Swifts were too strong for Woodham Athletic as they won 6-2. Michael Heggarty and Mark Radley were the Woodham goalscorers.

League Division Two

Priory Sports Reserves recorded their first points of the season as they beat Brookhouse 2-1. Callum Lund and Phil Lawton's goals were enough for Priory.
Goldhanger collapsed to a 4-1 defeat to Old Chelmsfordians. These are their first dropped points of the season as this competitive league is set up for a tough season all round.
Little Waltham failed to capitalise on Goldhanger's loss as they could only manage a draw with Redstones. The final score finished 3-3.

League Division Three

Scott Piper, Sam Taylor and Dan Stevens (two) saw off Broomfield Reserves as Woodham Athletic Reserves closed the gap at the top.
Two sides at the bottom end of the league, Chelmer Wanderers and M & G played to a 1-1 draw in a tighly fought contest.
Rivermead moved up to third after fine display against Railway Tavern. Matt Hodges netted all four goals in a 4-1 victory. Mike Walkin got Tavern's solitary goal.
Writtle Manor continue to stay up with the front-runners after an impressive 3-1 win at the hands of Springfield United. Stuart Fergus (two) and Ally Henderson did the damage for Manor.
Writtle earned their first point of the season against Woodham Radars Reserves in a 1-1 draw. Paul Hogben opened the scoring for Radars but Writtle equalised in the final five minutes after a defensive mix-up lead to an own-goal.

League Division Four

After five consecutive victories, Old Chelmsfordians Reserves were defeated in a ten-goal thriller. It finished 6-4 as their opponents Howbridge Swifts Reserves remain unbeaten after five games.
In what was expected to be a close encounter, Carpenters Arms breezed past Marconi Leisure Reserves with a 5-1 win to move clear of the bottom teams.
After losing in the Cup last week, Springfield were back to winning ways with a 7-0 demolition of Terling Social. Dean Aneke (four), Kane Smith, Danial Beezley and Mark Elgar were on target for the home team.
William de Ferrers Reserves and E2V Mannex played to a 2-2 draw as the goals remain to flow in this division.
Ongar Reserves destroyed Woodham Radars A 5-0 but the visitors still remain in mid-table after this triumph. Dan Mauro (three) Michael Hall and Dan Mott did all the damage.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 9th October 2011

League Premier Division

Daen Ingas picked up their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory against a struggling Hatfield Swan Inn.
Two Michael Karabardek goals could not prevent Gallow United losing 6-2 at home to Heybridge Social.
Highfield Victoria were back to winning ways as they thumped William de Ferrers 8-2. Kevin Hawes grabbed a hat-trick, Tony Walkin (two), David Hawes (two) and an Anthony Heard goal did all the damage.
Priory Sports' unbeaten run continued at the expense of South Woodham Radars. They took away a hard fought 2-0 win thanks to Mark Trebes and Jimmy Roberts.

League Division One

Marconi Leisure's season seems to have kickstarted with another fine win. This time beating Infield 3-0. They took a 1-0 lead through a Duncan Childs penalty but soon after they were reduced to 10 men. This however spurred them on to net two more from Dan Adams and Jamie Napper respectively.
Another strong display by Red Lion saw them grab all three points against a deflated Fox & Hounds. The score finished 6-3 with Mapes (three), Lambert, Mulcahy and Crockford on the scoresheet for Red Lion.

League Division Two

Goldhanger once again showed strong form to overcome Brookhouse. Despite Ashley Neave bagging two goals, they managed five themselves. Maz Alam, Dan Foakes, Gary Souster and Lee Ifield (two) secured their fourth win from four outings.
Two goals from Mark Crick was enough for Little Waltham to see off Priory Sports Reserves. Waltham now go second with Priory second from bottom.
Little Baddow claimed their second victory of the season against Redstones this time. 6-1 the final score for the reigning division three champions.

League Division Three

M & G are certainly struggling this season but they did earn themselves a point against Springfield United. Last year the home team came into form as the season went on so there are no alarm bells ringing after just six games.
Margaretting moved to the top of the league for the first time this season after dispatching of Chelmer Wanderers. The final score was 3-1 thanks to Simon Diwell, Mark Goodhay and Dave Lambert. Many didn't give them much of a chance of challenging this year but they have definitely started brightly.

League Division Four

Carpenters Arms suffered defeat to William de Ferrers reserves, losing 5-3. This division is packed full of goals each week and this fixture certainly lived up to the pre-match build up.
E2V Mannex shared the spoils with Marconi Leisure Reserves in a six-goal thriller. Both sides are now on four points this season.
Adam Twin put Terling Social a goal up against Margaretting but three goals all in the first-half were enough to seal a 3-1 win for the visitors. Debutant Tom Ashwood scored a penalty and Dan Mooney netted a brace.

Essex Sunday Junior Cup First Round

Directa Hotspur failed to progress to the second round after losing out in extra time to Hainault Athletic. Rob Wilson netted in normal time but Hainault scored once as it finished 2-1.
South Woodham Radars won a penalty shoot-out against Lonsdale to stay in the competition. It finished 2-2 after extra time and they won 4-2 from 12 yards.
Norton were eliminated by Quayside 1-0 and now they look to bounce back in the league next week against Marconi Leisure.
Ongar won a seven-goal thriller against Galaxy after trailing 1-0 at half-time. Ben Polley bagged a hat-trick and Galaxy netted an own goal before getting two of their own but it wasn't enough.
Matt Hearn, Rich Cantey and Mark Radley (two) ensured Woodham Athletic are in the hat for the next round as they won 4-2 against Hatfield Heath.
Division Two's Old Chelmsfordians played Writtle Manor from Division Three and the result went with the favourites 6-3. Credit to Manor though, as they carried on battling from a 5-0 half-time defecit. The OC's goals were by Ryan Fleming (two), Grant Kirkby, Mike Forman (two) and Luke Anderson.
Athletico Billericay continued a good start to the season with a 5-1 victory over Core United. James Morkunas got three goals, Zaki Hasan and Luke Doyle followed for the home team.
Broomfield hit Chigwell & Woodford for ten to progress into the second round. The home side could only get one solitary goal. Broomfield's goal-scorers were Dean Palmer (three) Nic Horsnell (two) Zach Pace (two), Scott Smith (two) and Dave Kingham.
Howbridge Swifts are yet to win this season as they were defeated by the odd goal in five against Ford Emblem. Maybe now concentration on the league will help them to move up the division one table.
Great Baddow are another team struggling and they lost 2-1 to Redwood in a tight encounter.
Chelmer Village were beaten by seven goals for the second successive week this time the score was 8-1 against Hutton B.

Essex Sunday Junior Trophy First Round

Two Danny Pettitt goals by Cook and Menser were not enough to see Old Chelmsfordians Reserves through as they crashed out after extra time to Rouge Lyon 5-4 after the full-time score ended three apiece.
Broomfield Reserves are also out after losing 4-2 against New Basildon Revoltion. Graham Kelly scored both for Broomfield but it proved not enough.
Ongar United Reserves claimed a good victory at home to Heybridge Athletic. An Aaron Blake penalty and James Higgins secured a place in round two.
Howbridge Swifts reserves meet Broomfield's conquerers New Basildon Revolution in the next round after beating Marks Tey by one goal to nil.
Woodham Radars A failed to progress as they lost 2-0 to Davin Athletic.
Springfield came up against a very strong Writtle Manor team from the Chelmsford Invitation League and there quality showed as it finished 4-1. Tom Kierran smashed home a volley in the opening four minutes but Manor rallied as Jamie Ricks bagged himself a hat-trick and Martin Young (Goose) completed the win.
Writtle found themselves on the wrong end of a penalty shootout as they lost 8-7 after the score ended 4-4 after extra time. Garner, Nathanson, Childs and Vinall netted for the home team but it wasn’t to be.
Result of the day came for Woodham Athletic reserves as they hit nineteen goals past Great Knightleys who only managed three. Woodham's goal-scorers were Mike Cornall (five), Scott Piper (five), Matt Wragg (four), Dan Stevens (two), Chris Ayris, Duncan Wragg and an own goal.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 2nd October 2011

Coward Cup First Round

Geggus (two) and Horsnell insured no shock was on the cards for Broomfield against a much improved Writtle team.
Daen Ingas showed Premier League quality as they overcame Infield 3-1.
In a potential banana skin for Baddow Spartak, they overcome a strong Little Waltham team. Goals from John Leeder (two), Steve Cottis, Chris Cottis and Tom Benson saw the favourites through.
Division Two leaders Goldhanger Argyle beat Woodham Athletic who sit a league above them 1-0 thanks to Dan Foakes free-kick. Goldhanger will be one of the surprise packages in this competition should they avoid the big guns till the latter stages.
Two goals apiece from Pattison and captain Terry Warwick saw William De Ferrers through against Heybridge Social in an all premier tie. Heybridge go out as they could only reply twice, 4-2.
Old Chelmsfordians beat Redstones 3-2 in a very close encounter. Man of the match Grant Kirkby scored one and created two for the OC’s.
Hatfield Swan produced a top display to defeat a very strong Norton outfit. The score finished 2-0 thanks to George Jarvis who bagged a brace.
Howbridge Swifts lived up to expectation as they defeated Brookhouse by four goals to one as they go into the hat for the second round.

League Premier Division

Priory Sports took over at the top after a sensational 3-0 victory away at Highfield Victoria. The reigning champions' boss was full of praise for Priory's “star studded” team who dominated throughout. Mark Trebes, Bradley Stopher and own goal goal secured their victory.

League Division One

Marconi Leisure grabbed their first points of the season thanks to Matt Hall’s last gasp winner which finished 3-2. Duncan Childs and Dan Adams bagged the other two.
Carpenter, Sawyer, Polley, Hopwood and Maher’s goals saw off a hapless Great Baddow in a 5-0 demolition. Ongar remain big favourites for the title even at this early stage.

League Division Two

Chelmer Village Athletics’ season went from bad to worse as they were hammered 7-0 at home to Athletico Billericay. They played with just 9 men as Fogwill (two), Stokes (two), Doyle, Lacey and Mongiovi did all the damage.
Directa Hotspur overcame a tough Priory Sports reserves team by the odd goal in three to move up to nine points out of twelve.Rob Wilson got both goals for Directa and Will Locker managed to pull a goal back for the away side but it wasn’t enough. A good game was dampened as Directa’s ‘keeper Eddie Balls suffered a fracture to his eye and jaw during the game and is wished a quick and full recovery.
Woodham Radars beat a Little Baddow team who are yet to perform this season. Many predicted a strong challenge this year but one win in four games see’s them at the wrong end of the table. Tom Broadbridge and Ryan Donaghue saw them through with a 2-1 win.

League Division Three

Rivermead’s stuttering campaign was boosted after battling to a 3-2 victory at Chelmer Wanderers.
Railway Tavern put on a five star show against bottom of the league M&G who could only manage two themselves. Marc Possami, Tristan Williams and a Brett Hagen hat-trick kept them second in the league. Hagen now has eleven goals in just five games this season, a great return for the big man.
Margaretting are also keeping pace with the leaders as they turned over Springfield United 3-1. Mark Goodhay and Ben Marion gave them a 2-0 lead at the break and Steve Thompson extended their lead before the home side grabbed a late consolation.
Writtle Manor are showing good form this season and a well fought battle saw them overcome a decent Woodham Athletic reserves side. The final score was 2-1 with King and Collins on the scoresheet.
Broomfield Reserves remain top after a 3-1 win over Woodham Radars Reserves. Lee Ladlow, Anthony Sleet and once again Craig Woodhatch notched the goals for Broomfield.

League Division Four

Margaretting Reserves lost their unbeaten record as they went down 2-1 against Howbridge Swifts Reserves. Matt Willis and Dan Gates got the Howbridge goals and Dan Bull again scored for Margaretting.
Old Chelmsfordians Reserves destroyed Woodham Radars A 7-1 as they remain top after five wins from five.
Ongar Reserves also completed a one-sided result over E2V Mannex. Britton (two), Hayes, Jarvis, Higgins and Munro made it 6-1 to Ongar after a half-time score of 1-1.
Springfield have twelve points from a possible twelve as they defeated Carpenters Arms 6-0. Kane Smith (two) Dean Aneke (two), Danial Beezley and Tom Kierran ensured the rout.
Marconi Reserves followed their first team by picking up their first points of the season. A 5-3 away victory over William De Ferrers shows any team is beatable in this division.

Essex Sunday Premier Cup First Round

Gallow were thrashed away to a strong United Ockendon side 8-0 in the first round of the competition.
South Woodham Radars progressed after a magnificent game ended 5-5 after extra time. They eventually won the shootout 5-4 in sweltering conditions.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 25th September 2011

League Premier Division

Baddow Spartak continue to find life in the premier league tough as they went down 5-1 at home to a well-organised William de Ferrers team. Terry Warwick bagged a hat-trick and set up the other two goals for Dan Pattison in an impressive display.
Priory Sports did not let the news of being without top goalscorer James Robinson for their encounter with Daen Ingas affect them in an excellent game of football; they managed to edge a seven-goal thriller against Daen Ingas which keeps up their impressive start to the season. Priory's goals were scored by Lauris Coggin, Jamie Moore, Mark Trebes and Phil Lawton.
Highfield Victoria maintained their 100% start as they overcome South Woodham Radars 3-1. David Hawes and Darren Hawes put the champions ahead early in the second-half before Radars replied and after they had a goal ruled out, they put into their own net in the dying minutes as Vics to the points.

League Division One

Marconi leisure are still yet to pick up a single point after losing 4-1 against a strong Broomfield team. Duncan Childs got the home team's solitary goal.
Norton look odds on to become major challengers for promotion this year as picked up another win, this time against Fox and Hounds by the odd goal in five.
Ongar now have four wins from four as they battled to a 3-1 victory against Woodham Athletic. They went a goal down but Ross Carpenter, and Dave Hopwood (two) did enough to claim the points.
Red Lion earned an easy victory to keep up the pace as they hit four without reply against Howbridge Swifts. Lambert (two), Mapes and Spreadbury got the goals for the hosts.

League Division Two

Athletico Billericay tasted their first defeat of the season against Little Baddow who now have their campaign up and running with three well-earned points in a 1-0 win.
Three wins from three has seen Goldhanger rise to the top of the table with a game in hand. A mixture of technical quality, pace and strong backline is clear to see as they ran out 3-0 winners against a very good Directa Hotspur team. Lee Ifield, Chris Whiskin and Dan Foakes were on target Goldhanger.
The game between Old Chelmsfordians and Little Waltham showed how competitive this league is as Waltham edged it 2-1. Mark Crick and Chris Flindall got each of the goals. These two very good footballing teams will certainly be looking for promotion this year and will no doubt be in the mix come April/May.
Priory Sports Reserves are still pointless after going down 3-1 to Redstones who now sit above the dropzone.
Woodham Radars picked up a valuable victory against Brookhouse, winning 4-1. Liam O'Malley, Ryan O'Donaghue, Joe Engelbright and Tom Broadbridge did the damage after their side went a goal down.

League Division Three

Top of the table Broomfield Reserves beat bottom of the table Writtle 4-3 in an excellent game. Writtle have now conceded four goals in each of their opening four games. Craig Woodhatch continued his excellent scoring run with a hat-trick and Anthony Sleet netted the other.
Margeretting are another strong looking team and they also edged this seven-goal encounter against Woodham Radars Reserves. Josh Patch, Dave Lambert, Steve Turner and Craig Bennett got the home teams goals, meanwhile Gary Smith, Gary Poole and a late own goal were not enough for the Radars.
Railway Tavern once again produced a battling display and with Brett Hagen on the scoresheet, they claimed a 3-2 win against Chelmer Wanderers. Hagen got two and Carl Prendergast got the other.
Springfield United took the spoils against a struggling Rivermead team as it finished 4-2.
Another struggling side M&G came away with nothing as they lost 2-0 to Martyn King and Mark Root's goals for Writtle Manor.

League Division Four

Three wins from three for Springfield places them in second after a 4-2 win at E2V Mannex. Matthew Webb, Kyle Harvey, Kane Smith and Robbie Wareham grabbed the away team's goals.
James Higgins and an Aaron Blake penalty weren't enough for Ongar as they went down to a 3-2 loss away to Howbridge Swifts Reserves.
Top played bottom and the result went to script as the OC's Reserves overcome Marconi Reserves 3-1.
Terling's second-half collapse helped William de Ferrers Resereves to a 4-1 victory. Jon Bond put his team ahead before the visitors turned the game around.
Even after starting with ten men, Margeretting Reserves claimed three valuable points against Woodham Radars A. Eren Dunning opened the scoring for Margeretting but they were pegged back shortly after. Skipper Dan Bull won it for Margeretting as he continues his strong goalscoring run for his unbeaten team.

Essex Sunday Junior Cup Preliminary Round

Chelmer Village Athletic ignored their poor league form as they defeated Epping Athletic 2-1. Tom Lester and Warren Backhouse netted for them and this could kick start their season as they head back to the league next week.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 18th September 2011

League Premier Division

Highfield Vics came up against a strong Daen Ingas outfit on Sunday morning and proved a real test for the champions. Kevin Hawes put Highfield infront after just two minutes with a left foot volley but were pegged back five minutes later as Ingas replied from the penalty spot. They stayed with Highfield Vics throughout until six minutes from time when Nigel Warren's goal-bound effort was turned into his own net by an opposition defender as Highfield maintain their 100% start to the campaign.
Heybridge Social gained their third successive point of the season in a 2-2 draw with Hatfield Swan Inn. Ryan Hull was among the goals for Heybridge once again.
Baddow Spartak suffered defeat at the hands of Priory Sports. Priory took a 3-0 league at half-time as they scores ended 5-1. James Robinson scored a hat-trick as he now has nine goals in just three games. Lance Atkins and Mark Trebes bagged the other two and Dan Rayner scored his second of the season for Spartak.
RE Social were hit for six this week by South Woodham Radars. It was 1-0 at half-time but a second-half collapse saw Radars score five more. Williams grabbed four and Ricketts the other two.
William De Ferrers were 3-1 victors against Gallow United, Richard May separated the teams at half-time before Gallow equalised on the hour. James Connor's quick free-kick restored the home sides' advantage before Terry Warwick hit a 35-yard screamer to claim the points.

League Division One

Infield were back to winning ways with a 4-2 win over Woodham Athletic. Jenkins and Dunthorne gave them a 2-0 cushion at the break before Jenkins netted again for three. Woodham looked to get back into it with a reply but Dunthorne struck his second whilst the visitors grabbed a late goal from the penalty spot.
Norton edged a seven-goal thriller against Great Baddow to go second in the league.
Ongar maintained their 100% record with a 2-1 win over Howbridge Swifts thanks to goals from Ben Absolom and Ross Carpenter.
Red Lion have six points from six as they battled to a 3-2 win over Marconi Leisure. Mark Lambert, John Palmer and Cieran Bigland got the home team's goals while Felix Weakley and Dan Adams netted for Marconi who were 3-0 down at one stage.

League Division Two

Chelmer Village remain at the foot of the table after suffering a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Brookhouse.
Directa Hotspur look a team to be reckoned with after another win, this time over promoted Little Baddow. The score finished 3-1 with goals from Jay Norton, Dave Atkins and Mark Sampson for Directa.
Priory Sports reserves let a 2-0 lead slip as they lost 4-2 at home to a young Old Chelmsfordians side. Callum Lund and Will Locker gave them the excellent start with two very well taken goals.
Watson, Haynes, Hasan, Morkunas and Fogwill's goals were enough for Athletico Billericay to see off Redstones who could only net three times. Billericay now sit second in the league and unbeaten.
Little Waltham let another lead slip as they were held 3-3 with Woodham Radars. They went 3-0 up in 15 minutes but were unable to take advantage.

League Division Three

A stunning seven-minute spell saw Rivermead net four goals to Broomfield Reserves nil to take the victory. Godfrey (two), Hodges and Dearsley did the damage for the away team.
M&G remain pointless from three games as they lost 2-0 to Woodham Reserves. Scott Piper opened the scoring from the penalty spot and Mike Cornall scored to send Woodham top of the league.
Springfield United and Chelmer Wanderers couldn't be separated as they drew 2-2.
Woodham Radars reserves started their season with a convincing 5-0 victory over a Railway Tavern team who had started with maximum points before this encounter.
Writtle suffered their third successive 4-0 loss, this time against Margeretting. Simon Diwell bagged a hat-trick and Mark Goodgay got the other goal.

League Division Four

Howbridge reserves and Terling Social played out an excellent six-goal thriller. Dan Gates scored all three for the home team whilst Steve Church, Jon Bond and Adam Twin netted for Terling.
Margeretting Reserves remain unbeaten after an evenly balanced game against Carpenters Arms. Skipper Dan Bull scored from a free-kick in off the post and an unfortunate own-goal meant the away team claimed a well-deserved pont.
The OC's Reserves edged out E2V Mannex 4-3 to go top of the league as they look like the team to watch in this division at present.
Springfield claimed an excellent 2-1 victory over Ongar Reserves to claim six points from two outings.
William de Ferrers Reserves were 3-1 winners against Woodham Radars A. The game was abandoned after 84 minutes to a horrific injury. 3-1 looks to remain the final result however.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 11th September 2011

League Premier Division

Last season's division one champions Spartak were looking to spring a surprise against the excellent Highfield Victoria but this wasn't the case. The holders came out of the blocks first and were 3-0 up inside half an hour courtesy of David Hawes (2) and a Matt Hearn penalty. Baddow did grab a goal due to a comedy of errors which resulted in an own goal but Kevin Hawes insured his side went in at half-time 4-1 up with a towering header. Credit goes to Spartak though, as they won the second half one nil after Dan Rayner's clever free-kick. The final score was Baddow Spartak 2 Highfield Victoria 4.
Daen Ingas earned a second successive draw with a battling 1-1 draw with Gallow United.
Hatfield Swan Inn began with a loss last week and were unable to prevent the same outcome losing 2-0 at home to South Woodham Radars.
Priory Sports were held to a 2-2 draw with Heybridge Social. Priory's goal-scorer was James Robinson who now has six in two outings.

League Division One

Broomfield were the second side in two weeks to net eight against new-boys Fox & Hounds who could only net once. Broomfield's goals were scored by Nick Miller (2), Mike Geggus (2), Nic Horsnell, Zach Pace, Chris Edkins, and Dean Palmer.
Howbridge Swifts game with Great Baddow was postponed due to Baddow being unable to field a full squad this week.
Another fine display from Ongar away to Marconi Leisure saw them run out 9-0 winners. Their scorers were Dave Hopwood (4), Nick Sawyer (2), Ross Carpenter, Matt Maher, and Ross Zerafa.
Norton bounced back from defeat last week to beat the Infield 6-2.

League Division Two

In probably the most competitive league where five or six teams are capable of claiming promotion, Directa Hotspur claimed a valuable three-points winning 2-1 against a decent Brookhouse team. Jay Norton and debutant Mark Sampson scored for the home side.
Goldhanger claimed six points from six with a comfortable 2-0 win against Woodham Radars. Although going down to ten men early on they managed goals from Dan Flower and Gary Souster.
Little Waltham certainly learned a lesson last week in taking chances by banging eleven past Chelmer Village Athletic who could only net a consolation. The talented duo of Rob Olding and Mark Crick scored four goals each in the rout.
The Old Chelmsfordians and Athletico Billericay could not be separated in a six goal thriller as both teams now sit with four points in two games. Mike Forman netted twice and Aaron Huckett the other for the home team. Rob Moore, Ashley Munro and James Morkunas replied for Billericay.

League Division Three

Chelmer Wanderers were brought back down to earth with a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Broomfield Reserves. They scored a late consolation after goals from Paul Sheppard, Craig Woodhatch, Lee Ladlow, Chris Brett and Mitchell Fisher for Broomfield.
Rivermead reversed their result from last week winning 1-0 away to M&G. Dean Godfrey's defence splitting pass was converted by Scott Marshall to hand his team the points.
Railway Tavern again edged a seven-goal thriller away to Springfield United this time. Brett Hagen scored goals five and six for the season along with Kris Babet and Andy Lowe.
Woodham Athletic Reserves and Margeretting couldn't be separated resulting in a 3-3 draw. Margeretting controlled the game at the start as Simon Diwell scored twice. But even though Woodham had a man sent off, they clawed two goals through Sam Taylor before Craig Bennett restored the visitors lead. With 15 minutes to go Woodham did grab a well earned point and Taylor got his hat-tick as they remain unbeaten.
Writtle Manor got their first points of the season with a convincing 4-0 win against Writtle. Goals were scored by Collins, Horsted, King and Menzies.

League Division Four

Carpenters Arms lost out 1-0 to the Old Chelmsfordians Reserves who claim top spot at this very early stage.
E2V picked up their first three points which a well deserved 4-2 win against Terling Social.
Margeretting Reserves claimed an easy 7-1 win against slow starters Marconi Leisure. Eren Dunning (4), Dan Bull (2) and Barry West ensured the victory.
Ongar Reserves came up against a resolute William de Ferrers Reserves team as both teams netted once in an even encounter. Ongar's goal came from Joe Hayes.
Woodham Radars A fell to defeat against Springfield losing 5-1. Paul Prosser got the home team's solitary goal.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 4th September 2011

League Premier Division

After claiming their first trophy of the season in the charity shield, Highfield Vics began their league campaign in dominant fashion. A 4-0 victory over a good Hatfield Swan team showed they are still a team to in hot pursuit of the league title. Matt Hearn opened the scoring with a stunning 35-yard free-kick. Kevin Hawes doubled Highfield's league before half-time and the home side's defence stood firm until the final ten minutes when Hawes netted his second before Tony Walkin finished the rout.
Heybridge Social and South Woodham Radars could not be split in a six-goal thriller which ended 3-3.
Priory Sports produced an outstanding display to trounce an RE Social team who many expect to challenge for all major honours this season. The final score of 8-0 showed Priory could be a team to be reckoned with. Goals came from James Robinson (4), Jimmy Roberts (3) and Nathan Church.
William De Ferrers claimed a valuable point against league runners up Daen Ingas in a very good footballing game. Josh Scott opened the scoring for the home team on the hour but Ingas showed their fighting spirit and claimed an equaliser with ten minutes on the clock.

League Division One

Howbridge Swifts and Broomfield could not be separated in this one with the score finishing one-a-piece. James Brady put Howbridge in front with a terrific free-kick but his team were pegged back when Broomfield stuck to claim a point.
Infield proved a tough start for new-boys Fox & Hounds and the score ended 8-3. James Jenkins and Barry Coldham insured Infield a two-goal cushion at the break and they soon raced to 5-0 as Coldham added his second followed by Paul Dunthorne and substitute Barry Rose. The Hounds did reply but then found their own net soon after to make it 6-1. Coldham completed his hat-trick with an excellent lob and Jenkins doubled his tally after the away side claimed their second goal. And minutes before the final whistle Fox & Hounds scored a penalty to make it 8-3 to Infield.
After three consecutive promotions, Marconi Leisure are clearly a very talented side and Woodham Athletic had prepared well as they claimed an excellent first game victory, winning 4-3. It was a stalemate at half-time but seven second-half goals proved to be an excellent watch. Kev McDougall, Stu Coleman and two Rich Cantey goals were enough to see Woodham through. Marconi's goals were scored by Ben Jones (pen), Duncan Childs and Dan Adams.
Ongar United claimed an excellent result against a very good Norton outfit winning 3-2. Matt Maher opened the scoring but Norton netted two well-taken goals to lead at the break. An outstanding second-half display saw Nick Sawyer and Dave Hopwood score to give their team the edge in a five-goal thriller.
Red Lion (Springfield) started the season well with a convincing 4-1 win over Great Baddow. Goals from Kailen Spreadbury, Lee Mulcahy, Mark Lambert and an OG gave them victory.

League Division Two

Athletico Billericay somehow claimed a very valuable win over a much-changed Little Waltham team. The visitors controlled the game throughout and deservedly took a 2-0 lead through new signing Matt Hennessy and Rob Bentham. Zaki Hasan reduced the arrears before Robert Moore drew his side level scoring from a corner. Waltham controlled possession but were again caught out in the last minute of stoppage time when James Mourkunas claimed an unlikely 3-2 victory for the home side.
Chelmer Village Athletic and Woodham Radars produced a good display of football but the home side were overpowered by their opponents' attacking force. Dean Cothine scored a free-kick for CVA but goals courtesy of Liam O'Malley, Tom Broadbridge and Simon Warren were enough for Radars to win 3-1.
Goldhanger Argyle claimed an opening day victory against Priory Sports reserves winning by three goals to one. They look a very strong team in a tough division. They have pace up-front with lots of creativity as well as a strong, organised defence. Shane Samler put his side ahead at half-time but Priory got a goal back through Richard Wyatt before Lee Ifield and Dan Flower put the game to bed after several missed opportunities.
Little Baddow and Old Chelmsfordians produced three of four tight games last season in the league below and this was no different. The OCs however claimed victory in this one winning 4-2.

League Division Three

Broomfield Reserves edged a nine-goal thriller against M&G in the game of the opening day in the Chelmsford Sunday League. Broomfield took the lead before the visitors raced into a 4-2 lead. The game was once again turned on its head as Broomfield rallied to hit three without reply to claim victory winning 5-4. Goalscorers for Broomfield were Craig Woodhatch (2), Peter Bennet and Paul Sheppard (2).
Railway Tavern beat a decent looking team in Writtle Manor by the odd goal in seven. Brett Hagen hit all four goals for Tavern as Manor could only reply through Stuart Fergus (2) and a Paul Mullender penalty.
Rivermead lost out to newly promoted Woodham Athletic reserves as new-boy Matt Hennessey netted from 12-yards to claim his team victory.
Another newly promoted team into this division, Chelmer Wanderers took a comfortable first day victory against a young Writtle team, winning 4-0.

League Division Four

Marconi Leisure reserves were convincingly beaten by visitors Howbridge Swifts reserves as the final score ended 6-0. Howbridge's scorers were Dan Gates (3), Danny Carr (2) and Matt Franks.
Margaretting Reserves claimed a very good point against a strong-looking Ongar Reserves team. The score ended 1-1. Russell Fage netted for Margaretting but with 15 minutes to go, Ongar scored a well deserved equaliser and they pushed for a winner but were unable to break-through a strong home defence.
Terling Social were on the wrong end of a five goal demolition by the Carpenters Arms, who could be one of the teams to watch in this division.
William De Ferrers scored three goals in this opening league game but were unable to stop the OCs reserves hitting five themselves. 5-3 to the Old Chelmsfordians.
Woodham Radars reserves followed their first team in victory as they edged this five goal thriller with E2V Mannex. J. Wong, J.Waller and M. Freeman were the home team's goalscorers.

Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League - Report for 28th August 2011

Charity Shield (at White Notley FC) - Highfield Victoria 4-0 Heybridge Social

In a repeat of the 2008/09 fixture, premier league champions Highfield Victoria took on league cup winners Heybridge Social. The game turned out to be a one-sided encounter as Heybridge were unable to field a full squad of players.

Highfield Vics took an early lead and pushed for a second goal but a resolute opposition defence and goalkeeper kept the score down and their only way of response was the odd counter-attack which they were unable to take advantage of. The championship favourites did eventually double their lead just before the break as all the possession they had paid off as they went in 2-0 up at the break.

The second-half turned out to be the same as they maintained their high tempo and grabbed two more goals to round off a dominant display to retain the trophy.

Captains and Officials prior to Charity Shield match 2011