Great Wakering Rovers' striker Tom Dosser, who scored seven goals last weekend for the reserves, kept up the good work last night in the Essex Thames-side Trophy.

Making a rare first-team appearance in the Essex Thames-side Trophy home clash with Essex Senior League Romford, Dosser grabbed a hat-trick in a 5-1 win. The other goals were netted by Neil Richmond.

Village side Wakering now visit Ryman division one north rivals Tilbury in the next round.

Southend Manor won through in the Thames-side with a 2-0 home success over Senior league rivals London APSA.

Goals came from under-18 star Aaron Baldwin and Sam Lake.

Basildon United's scheduled tie at Clapton was called off. Bowers and Pitsea are due to host Witham in the competition tonight.

Canvey Island's scheduled visit to Brentwood in the Essex Senior Cup was again washed out due to a waterlogged pitch.

Another attempt at playing the fourth round tie will be made next Tuesday.