In the Dengie derby it ended honours even.

Maldon and Tiptree fought out a 1-1 draw with Ryman League division one north rivals Burnham Ramblers.

The Jammers hosted the basement side at Park Drive for their New Year’s Day encounter.

And it was the home side that took the lead on two minutes when Burnham defender Lee Pleasance headed into his own goal on two minutes.

But the visitors fought back to equalise on 71 minutes through Andrea Mantovani.

The Jammers had the ball in the back of the net late on in the game and thought they had snatched victory but the goal was ruled out for handball.