ESSEX SENIOR LEAGUE: Basildon United are looking to close on top spot when they welcome Takeley tomorrow afternoon.

The Bees have not lost in the league for two months and have won 12 of the last 13 matches, with the only defeat coming against Dagenham & Redbridge in the Essex Senior Cup at the start of the month.

Takeley are struggling in 18th position and are big underdogs for the match.

Brad Warner is suspended and Brad Hunter is doubtful. Pete Warner (hamstring), George Light and Justin Maynard (both calf) and Grant Hayward (stomach) will all miss out.

Hullbridge Sports will be looking to follow up their FA Vase win at home against struggling Waltham Forest.

Sports are in ninth position in the standings and head into this match as favourites.

Southend Manor welcome Eton Manor as they bid to end their recent slump in form, in which they have lost four games on the spin.

Wayne Seal’s men sit in 16th and their opponents in 13th ahead of the encounter.

Bowers & Pitsea do not have a game this weekend, although do play on Monday.