Maldon Town 1, Tilbury 0 THE Dockers’ fate was sealed as early as the first minute as their early-season woes continued at Essex rivals Maldon.

Only 55 seconds had gone when Joe Collins scored his first league goal of the season for the hosts.

Tilbury tried to hit back but found Chris Thomas and Collins a constant threat for the opposition.

Dan Johnson and Thomas both missed good chances for the home side with the latter also hitting the woodwork.