BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT romped to a 6-3 victory in tonight's Alan Turvey Trophy tie at home to Leiston.

Russell Malton gave them a first-minute lead and more first-half goals followed from Tom Richardson, Kieron Baker and Aaron Condon.

Phil Kelly and Makhi McKenzie then netted after the break to complete a comfortable victory at North Road.

Elsewhere in the competition, sponsored by Robert Dyas, HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS and WITHAM TOWN both suffered 3-0 defeats.

Swifts lost at Ryman League premier division side Billericay Town while Witham bowed out at Bowers and Pitsea.

Maldon and Tiptree drew 0-0 at Tilbury.

The tie went straight to a penalty shoot-out and the Jammers came unstuck, losing 8-7.