BASILDON United drew 1-1 with Bury Town in a top of the table clash in Isthmian North
Darren Esuka fired league leaders Basildon ahead after just seven minutes before the visitors were reduced to 10 men just seven minutes later after Ryan Horne was red carded.
However, Bury were still able to hit back with Ethan Mayhew securing a share of the spoils with an equaliser five minutes before half-time.
Elsewhere, Concord Rangers triumphed 1-0 against Walthamstow at the Aspect Arena.
The Beach Boys had Amine Sassi sent off in the 74th minute but still triumphed thanks to a late winner from Anisius Lewis.
In the Essex Senior League, Benfleet beat Halstead Town 3-2 with Billy Carter, Max Jobson and Aaron Russell all on target but Hullbridge Sports were beaten 3-0 at home to Stanway Rovers.
In the second qualifying round of the FA Cup, Bowers & Pitsea lost 2-1 at home to Biggleswade Town.
Marcus Gouldbourne fired the visitors in front after just two minutes before former Southend United midfielder Jacob Bland equalised four minutes from time.
But Biggleswade triumphed late on with Cyrus Babaie on target.
However, there was better news for Canvey Island who beat Felixstowe & Walton United 2-0
Finlay Dorrell scored twice for the Gulls.
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