BRAINTREE TOWN claimed a crucial win in their National League South survival bid after winning 1-0 at St Albans City.

Stefan Ilic grabbed Iron's winner in the 65th minute, bringing down a through ball before shuffling it through the legs of ex-Iron keeper Michael Johnson.

MALDON AND TIPTREE played out a 2-2 draw at Bury Town, in Pitching In Isthmian League division north.

Ade Cole gave the Jammers the lead just before half-time but the hosts equalised, early in the second half.

Shomari Barnwell restored the visitors' advantage but a stoppage-time goal rescued the hosts a point.

HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS claimed an entertaining 4-3 triumph over Hashtag United.

Dan Walker hit a hat-trick and debutant Garrett Kelly was also on target for the Swifts, in their win.

WITHAM TOWN were beaten 1-0 at home by Dereham Town.

In the Essex Senior League, first-half goals from Alfie Matthews and Harry McDonald helped FC CLACTON beat Takeley 2-0, at The Austin Arena.

LITTLE OAKLEY claimed a hard-fought 3-2 win over Southend Manor to make it five wins in a row.

Harry Mann, Will Crisell and Ekow Owusu-Boakye were all on the scoresheet for the Acorns.

In Thurlow Nunn League first division south, HALSTEAD TOWN lost 3-0 at Newbury Forest.

The Humbugs will reflect on a poor performance in a match where they never really got going.

If they are to maintain a push for the play-offs, Halstead are going to have to be considerably better next time out against play-off rivals Burnham.

HARWICH AND PARKESTON lost 2-1 at Haverhill Borough, with Jordan Heath scoring their consolation.

WIVENHOE TOWN beat AFC Sudbury Reserves 2-1.

Karl Swanborough with a penalty and a late winner help the Dragons to a vital three points at the M.E.C Stadium.

HOLLAND FC beat Park View 3-2.