BRAINTREE TOWN are a point above the National League South relegation zone following a creditable 0-0 draw at Bath City.

The Iron have now taken five points from their last three games, after a hard-working performance, at Twerton Park.

It was Bath's first draw of the season.

Writing on Twitter, Maxwell said: '0-0 away to @BathCity_FC their first draw all season. Love these lads giving me everything they have! @braintreetownfc fans top support all 9 of ya an have a great night in bath'.

BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT registered a vital 1-0 victory over Cray Wanderers, to boost their Pitching In Isthmian League Premier survival hopes.

Aaron Blair netted the R's all-important winner at North Road, following up to score the rebound after former Colchester United goalkeeper Bailey Vose had blocked his first attempt.

The R's are 17th in the table, following their win at North End.

In division north, MALDON AND TIPTREE beat Basildon United 1-0.

Bradley McClenaghan's first-half strike gave the visitors the win, in South Essex.

Nine-man HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS were 3-2 home winners over Felixstowe and Walton.

Andy Fennell scored an 87th-minute winner for Steve Tilson's side, after Felixstowe had fought back from 2-0 down to get back on level terms.

Swifts had led thanks to Lionel Ainsworth's first-half double.

Heybridge substitute Alan McCormack was dismissed when his side were leading 2-1, while Swifts' Adam Topley and Henry Barley of Felixstowe were sent off in stoppage-time.

WITHAM TOWN were thrashed 5-1 at Hashtag United, with Ramiah Mills scoring their consolation.

In the Essex Senior League, STANWAY ROVERS drew 0-0 with West Essex at the Hawthorns while FC CLACTON completed a double over Redbridge with a 2-0 win at The Austin Arena.

After taking an early lead through an own goal, Jordan Lartey sealed the Seasiders' victory seven minutes from time.

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LITTLE OAKLEY beat Cockfosters 2-1, thanks to Harry Mann's brace at the Memorial Ground.

Writing on Twitter, boss Matt Carmichael said: 'Tough day today. 5 years ago I lost my big sister and tbh never really got over the pain of it. My family is my everything, but I also surround myself with good people. The @LittleOakleyFC club, squad and management keeps me focused. Surround yourself with good people. It helps'.

In Thurlow Nunn League first division south, WIVENHOE TOWN beat Frenford 3-1.

Goals for Ross James, Mike Fitzgibbon and Mitch Arthur secured an important three points for the Dragons.

HALSTEAD TOWN won 5-2 at Cornard United, with Adam Hampson scoring four times.

Jake Brown was also on target and Humbugs boss Mark McLean, writing on Twitter, said: 'We always come back fighting @HalsteadTownFC squad! Our ability to re group and go again after last weeks defeat is something we are proud of. Credit to @CornardUtdFC who’ve had some good wins recently, kept us honest till the very end. 8 massive games to go!!'.

Jack Wood scored the winner as HARWICH AND PARKESTON beat Park View 1-0, at The Royal Oak while HOLLAND FC lost 6-1 at high-flying Buckhurst Hill.