Essex Senior Cup upsets and FA Vase progress lead busy midweek across Steps 2 to 6

Little Oakley produced the shock of the BBC Essex Senior Cup, stunning National League side Southend United 4-0 at the Memorial Ground to reach the fourth round. Southend are due at Roots Hall on Saturday for an Emirates FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie against Berkhamsted.

Elsewhere in the competition, Waltham Abbey won 6-0 against Basildon Town, Billericay Town beat Brentwood 3-0, and Rayleigh Town beat White Ensign 3-2 with goals from Benny Fiadzomor, Louie Watkins and Billy Gipp. Canvey Island went out, losing 6-0 to Hullbridge Sports while playing on with ten men, and Chelmsford City' young side lost 2-0 at Wivenhoe Town. Grays Athletic will host Hornchurch in the third round on Wednesday 14 October, kick-off 7.45pm.

In the FA Vase, AFC Greenwich Borough reached the second round proper through a 90th-minute goal from Stefan Payne. Honiton Town went through 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw away at Torridgeside. Ashby Ivanhoe have been drawn against Gornall Athletic at the Element ground on 31 October, and Cockfosters will host Norwich United at Chalk Lane on the same date. Belper United beat Hucknall Town 2-1 in the first round proper.

Several ties went the distance elsewhere: Cobham drew 2-2 with Hendon before prevailing 7-6 on penalties, Harrow Borough beat Uxbridge 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw, and Alcester Town progressed 5-4 after a goalless draw with Boldmere Rangers. Yaxley FC lost 7-6 on penalties to Deeping Rangers in the Hinchingbrooke Cup.

In the league, Peterborough Sports beat Banbury United 4-2 with goals from Leon Lobjoit, Harvey Williams and a brace from Michael Richens, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches. Bath City won 2-0 at Evesham United in the Southern League, with goals from Tillson and Fisher, in front of 303. Bishop Auckland beat Crook Town 4-2 in the derby, attendance 494. Needham Market won 5-0 at Bury Town, Pearce scoring a hat-trick.

There was sad news at Ashton United, who announced the death of former chairman, director and long-time stalwart Jack "John" Milne after a short illness. Leatherhead announced the death of former player Colin Woffinden, and Folland Sports will hold a minute's silence for former chairman Pete Mence before their game against Romsey Town.

Off the pitch, Chorley's youth side reached the first round proper of the FA Youth Cup for the first time with a 7-1 win. Chelmsford City said Ash Clarke's red card against Chesham United has been rescinded on appeal. Hampton & Richmond Borough are recruiting a permanent first-team leader, and South Shields have moved their National League North home game with Darlington to Tuesday 29 December.