Brightlingsea Regent fought back from an early set back to secure victory at Great Wakering Rovers.
Regent secured a 3-1 Ryman League division one north victory after falling behind to a goal from John Bradley on three minutes.
Brightlingsea left it until the second half to begin their fight back when Oliver Canfer claimed a double strike on 60 and 62 minutes to put them in front.
Ben Newson wrapped the game up on 81 minutes from the penalty spot.
Maldon and Tiptree were held to a 1-1 draw against visiting Dereham Town.
The result could prove crucial as the Jammers remain two points above the relegation zone.
Mason Bloomfield gave the home side the lead on 11 minutes but Dereham grabbed a share of the spoils through Luke Tuttle’s49th minute goal.
Heybridge Swifts, who have already secured their place in the division, fell to a 1-0 defeat at Thamesmead Town.
Tyrus Gordon-Young’s goal on 67 minutes proved to be the winner.
Relegated Burnham Ramblers fell to a 2-0 defeat at Barkingside who are battling to avoid relegation but still remain two points inside the drop zone.
Goals from Lee Weemes and Aundre Spencer, on 41 and 90 minutes respectively, kept their hopes alive.
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