RYMAN One North leaders Great Wakering Rovers crashed to a 3-0 defeat at pre-season title favourites Lowestoft Town.

Rovers are still five points clear of the Suffolk side, who have no fewer than six games in hand.

Last night's win saw Adam Smith give the hosts an eighth minute lead in front of a 674-strong crowd and then a brace after 33 and 50 minutes from Jamie Godbold secured the three points.

Canvey's Concord Rangers can look forward to a home clash with Premier side Billericay Town in the third round of the Ryman League Cup, sponsored by Championship manager, next month.

For at Thames Road goals from Liam Hopkins, Steve Butterworth and Ashley-Paul Robinson gave Concord a 3-0 second round success over fellow Division One North side East Thurrock United.

Billericay won 2-0 at Division One North Leyton thanks to a 35th-minute goal from Danny Green which Bradley Woods-Garness added to with 15 minutes to go.

Billericay fielded new signing from Harlow, central defender Lee Kersey, in their starting line-up.

In the League Cup on Wednesday night Tilbury go to Kent to meet Ashford Town.

In the Essex Senior League Southend Manor had goals from Dan Coulson, Ross Webster and Dan Stanley to thank for their 3-2 home success over third-placed Bethnal Green United.

Burnham Ramblers increased their lead at the top of the Senior League when they beat lowly Bowers and Pitsea 4-1 at home - Craig Gillam getting the visitors onloy goal on 74 minutes from the penalty spot.