Takeley pick up a point at Woodford Town in Essex Senior League, Premier Division

Takeley picked up a point when they drew 1-1 at Woodford Town in the Essex Senior League, Premier Division on Friday night (November 17).

The visitors, who are fourth from bottom, took a 32nd-minute lead through Bobby Bolden.

But the third-placed hosts levelled matters after the break to ensure it ended honours even.

Sawbridgeworth Town remain bottom of the Spartan South Midlands League, Premier Division without a win after losing 3-2 at 10-man London Lions on Saturday (November 18).

The mid-table hosts went ahead in the 11th minute through Max Kyte before Daniel Creese broke the offside trap to double their lead eight minutes later.

Jaydon Charles pulled a goal back for the Robins before half time and the home side had last-man Alex Lee sent off after the break.

But Kyte restored the Lions’ two-goal advantage and Billy Wise’s added-time effort was just a consolation for the visitors.

The Robins went into the contest having been knocked out of the Gladwish Challenge Trophy on penalties at Dunstable Town last Tuesday (November 14).

Wise cancelled out Danny Webb’s strike in added time for the away side as the tie ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, but the hosts prevailed 4-3 in the shootout.

Bishop’s Stortford’s tenants Enfield were beaten 3-1 at home by Bowers & Pitsea in the Pitching In Isthmian League, North Division on Sunday (November 19).

Manny Oluwasemo put the visitors in front just before the hour mark and captain Lewis Chambers struck twice in the space of three minutes not long after.

Billy Purdy pulled a goal back for the E’s 10 minutes from the end but it could not spark a comeback as they suffered a sixth straight defeat in all competitions.