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Maldon and Tiptree on cusp of Isthmian League promotion

On the cusp - Maldon and Tiptree are on the brink of winning the Pitching In Isthmian League division north title <i>(Image: Newsquest Ltd)</i>
On the cusp - Maldon and Tiptree are on the brink of winning the Pitching In Isthmian League division north title (Image: Newsquest Ltd)
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MALDON AND TIPTREE are on the verge of clinching the Pitching In Isthmian League division north title.

The Jammers are all but champions following their 4-1 triumph over Gorleston, which left them three points clear of second-placed Felixstowe and Walton United and with a superior goal difference with one game remaining.

Maldon and Tiptree are set to seal the title at Walthamstow this weekend after a big win in front of more than 1,500, at the Drewitt-Barlow Stadium.

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Goals from Matthew Yates, Mikey Faulkner, Ross Wall and Terrell Egbri sealed the Jammers' victory.

STANWAY ROVERS have secured a play-off spot following a 2-0 win over Tilbury, thanks to goals from Jamie Bennett and Nat Mardell.

BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT thrashed Takeley 4-0, in their final home game of the season at North Road.

Goals from Dan Rowe, Jake Clowsley, Ola Bello and Timi Davies sealed the R's win.

WITHAM TOWN were also winners in their final home game of the season, thanks to a 4-2 victory over Brantham Athletic.

Tom Stagg's brace along with further goals from Isaac Skubich and Ernest Okoh clinched Witham the points.

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Relegated HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS lost 2-0 at Wroxham.

LITTLE OAKLEY are two points clear at the top of the Essex Senior League table with one game remaining after a 0-0 draw at Great Wakering Rovers.

HALSTEAD TOWN beat HARWICH AND PARKESTON 2-0, at Milbank Stadium.

The Humbugs won a tight encounter thanks to an excellent second-half performance, with George Smith bagging a brace either side of half-time.

In Thurlow Nunn League first division north, STANWAY PEGASUS will face HOLLAND FC on Saturday, in the play-off semi-finals.

Pegasus lost 3-1 at Halesworth Town with Alfie Cleal scoring the consolation while Holland beat Holbeach United 2-1, thanks to strikes from Charlie Howlett and Reuben Cowler.

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WIVENHOE TOWN finished their season with a 2-1 win at Diss Town, thanks to goals from Harry Conway and Josh Dennis.

FC CLACTON lost 2-1 at Framlingham Town, despite Daniel Igwuegbu giving them the lead.

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