Josh Umerah put the ‘Daggers’ ahead on 7 minutes when he slotted home from six yards from Rees’ right win cross but the Blues then defended well and had chances to level.

After the break, substitute Harley Curtis levelled for the Blues after volleying home from close range after George Quantrell’s flick on but Umerah put the Essex side back in front, heading home on 76 minutes from a corner.

Josh Rees (81 minutes), Ryan Hill (91 minutes) and sub Shiloh Remy (95 minutes) then netted late goals as Leiston went out of the FA Cup.

All the best to Dagenham & Redbridge in the next round.

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The Blues now head to Hitchin Town on Tuesday night in league action (7.45pm kick off).