Thurrock Men 3, University of Essex 3 HOCKEY: TEES started this game with four players missing.

Andy Gaut’s position was filled by the seconds’ keeper Keith Mager who played a few games last season and fully justified his promotion. But the injury problems has played havoc with the team’s bid for promotion from Div 3SE.

They are have two more points than second in the table Maldon & Little Baddow and five more than next week's opponents Redbridge & Ilford.