BRAINTREE TOWN claimed a creditable away point in National League South after playing out a 2-2 at Concord Rangers.

The Iron fell behind in the eighth minute when Lamar Reynolds gave the Beach Boys an early lead, in the Essex derby.

But Braintree equalised four minutes later through Khale Da Costa.

And they went ahead just before the half hour mark when Arjanit Krasniqi netted.

However, Concord battled back well and equalised through Lewis Simper, as the spoils were shared.

 

BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT claimed their first victory under new boss Brett Munyard after winning 2-0 at Leatherhead in the Pitching In Premier.

Goals either side of half-time from Carlos Cachicote da Rocha and Connor Barnby sealed the R's first win for nearly three months.

 

In division north, HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS thrashed Hullbridge Sports 7-1 at Scraley Road.

Debutant Charlie Morris and Darius Ghinea both scored twice and Manny N'Daw, Lionel Ainsworth and Joe Claridge also netted, with George Smith scoring the visitors' consolation.

MALDON AND TIPTREE drew 2-2 with Coggeshall Town.

A late equaliser from Napa Malachi secured a point for the Jammers, after Shomari Barnwell had netted in the first half.

WITHAM TOWN were beaten 4-0 at home by Brentwood Town.

In the Essex Senior League, STANWAY ROVERS lost 2-0 at Hoddesdon Town and FC CLACTON were beaten 4-1 at home to White Ensign.

LITTLE OAKLEY lost 3-2 to Enfield despite goals from Dan Rowe and Sam Cooke, with Rowe sent off before the end.

In Thurlow Nunn first division south, HALSTEAD TOWN were beaten 2-1 at home by Barkingside.

The Humbugs found themselves 2-0 down and although Jordan Palmer netted from the penalty spot, they were beaten in a game that saw both sides finish with ten men.

WIVENHOE TOWN played out a 1-1 draw with Whitton United Reserves at the M.E.C. Stadium.

HOLLAND FC lost 3-2 at home to Coggeshall United, while HARWICH AND PARKESTON'S game with Park View was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.