Eton Manor Travel the short distance up the A13 to face Hullbridge for this League fixture. The Manor making a few changes to the line up that saw The Braves beat Southend Manor in the GBMT Semi Final last week. Top marksman "Kunle Adeoye" out through injury is replaced by Manley Brown. Also Bradley Nelson working his way back to full fitness gets the nod to start in the middle of the pitch.

The Manor taking their time to settle look to probe this young looking Hullbridge side, Liam Mulcare using his lightning pace to create the Manors first attempt on goal, Mulcare sends a great ball into the box, Manley Brown connects with his head but the ball goes over the bar.

15 minutes on the clock and Mulcare with the ball just in the Hullbridge half spots Anton Stephenson making a darting run towards goal down the centre of the park, Mulcare sends in a perfectly timed pass onto the chest of Stephenson ‘as he heads off towards goal, the Hullbridge keeper Lawrance Pridle quick off his line spreads himself wide as the ball rebounds off Pridle and into the path of Danny Dobson who places the ball into the net 1-0 to the Manor.

Stephenson looking to further his excellent goal tally of 27 goals before the start of this game comes close with a blistering effort which sails just over the bar.

Dobson and Brown creating another Manor chance, Dobson down the left swings in a great ball to Manley Brown who once again connects well but the ball fires just over the bar.

33 minutes and Hullbridge attack down the Manor left, Jason Fox tries to intercept by seems out of position ‘as he makes the challenge, leaving Hullbridge’s Chay Spreadbourgh running towards goal and slots home from close range, 1-1.

35 minutes and the Manor immediately hit back with their second of the game, the ball driven in from a corner kick by Liam Mulcare, Anton Stephenson bringing the ball under control finds a yard and drills the ball home, 2-1 to the Manor.

Another great build up by the Manor, Jordan Childs opens up the Hullbridge defence down the left, spreads the ball to Brown just on the edge of the box, Brown crashes through the Hullbridge defence and lays the ball into the path of Mulcare who over hits his shot as the ball goes wide of the post.

41 minutes gone and its all Manor, Jordan Childs working hard down the left, goes to the by-line, gets to the edge of the box and rounds a Hullbridge defender and lays the ball into the path of Stephenson who doesn't hesitate to smash the ball into the net making it 3-1 at the break.

Second period and a Manor mix-up in defence leads to Hullbridge coming close, a hopeful high ball towards The Manor goal, hits the post and goes out for a goal kick.

Anton Stephenson becomes the provider, down the right hand-side, sweeps into the box and sets-up Manley Brown with an opportunity from close range, Brown connects well but the ball rebounds off a blue shirt and out for a Corner.

Jordan Childs confidence growing with every game springs off down the left, gets to the by-line and into the box, seeing a gap launches the ball towards goal but rebounds off the post.

Skipper Willis fancies his chances from about 30 yards out, the ball up high and rebounds off the bar and is cleared for a throw-in.

Mulcare and Brown creating a good opportunity, Mulcare down the right, not hesitating sends in a fabulous pinpoint pass to Brown with his back to goal from 10 yards out smashes the ball low to his right, the Hullbridge keeper down low to push the ball out for another Manor corner.

Its all Manor who seem to have the game under control, Neil Barratt carrying a foot injury makes way for Chris Barratt.

Anton Stephenson tries his luck from 25 yards out, the ball whistles just post the post. Manley Brown off for Loren Dallo.

The Manor make their last substitute, Skipper Steve Willis off for Ray Coker.

The Manor with another great chance to further extend their lead, Jordan Childs sweeps into the box with just the keeper to beat seems to scuff his shot to the left, the keeper down to his right to make a fine save.

88th minutes gone and the Manor concede a free kick on the edge of the box, Hullbridge substitute Garry Patterson steps up to place the ball into the net after taking a deflection making the score 2-3.

Hullbridge go for broke 'as they surge on the Manor goal, 90th minute and Tyla Phillips smashes home the equaliser from close range to make the score 3-3.

The final whistle blows to great cheers from the Hullbridge squad, the Manor should have buried the game but only come away with 1 point!

This young Hullbridge side worked hard for one another and proved that they are capable of scoring and showed great character as they refused to give up hope right up until the final whistle.

Still some positives for the Manor during the game, one of which sees Manor Striker Anton Stephenson looking as sharp as ever ‘two very well taken goals that pushes his goal tally up to 29 goals this season in all competitions.

Manor Man of the Match

Anton Stephenson - Takes his goal tally this season to 29

Anton Stephenson

Manor Team:

Hall, Mclean, Fox, Willis (Capt), N.Barratt, Nelson, Mulcare, Dobson, Stephenson, Brown, Childs.

Subs Addai, Leary, Allen, Baptist, Coker, Dallo.

Att: 28