Braintree Town beaten at home by Maidstone United

The Iron fell behind just before the hour mark to Jack Barham's goal.

Braintree equalised six minutes later through Matt Johnson's penalty, which led to Regan Booty being sent off for a deliberate handball.

However, Barham scored what proved to be the winner soon after, lobbing the ball into an empty net after a mistake by Braintree keeper Billy Johnson.

Let’s just congratulate @maidstoneunited today yes we had the game in our hands but we threw it away!
All credit to Maidstone and we will learn from our mistake!
Still very proud of my lads on a fantastic run! We crack on to the next one 👊🏻🟠💙

— Ryan maxwell ☘️ (@Ryanmax89734412) March 19, 2022

BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT played out a 0-0 draw with Carshalton Athletic in the Pitching In Isthmian Premier, at North Road.

3 games in 7 days undefeated and resulting in 5 points! Superb reaction from all involved after the previous disappointment! The fact there is discontent with only gaining a point today says an awful lot

Huge thank you as always for the support #Rs @Brightlingseafc 🔴⚫️

— brett munyard #⚽️ (@brettmunyard) March 19, 2022

In division one north, HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS lost 4-1 at home to Brentwood Town.

Swifts fell behind in the opening minutes but Lance Akins equalised after 19 minutes.

However, Brentwood regained their lead midway through the first half and scored twice more in the second half, to claim victory.

MALDON AND TIPTREE won 3-0 at Great Wakering Rovers.

Goals from Shomari Barnwell, Rob Clark and Shad Ngandu secured the Jammers a fine away win.

WITHAM TOWN produced a fine display to win 3-2 at Grays Athletic.

Josh Osude's brace and Ramiah Mills' strike gave Town a big away victory.

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Another fantastic performance and result, as we take all 3 points with a 3-2 win away at @GraysAthleticFC #upthetown pic.twitter.com/fmkQ7GJIbR

— WithamTownFC (@Withamtownfc) March 19, 2022

In the Essex Senior League, STANWAY ROVERS lost 1-0 at Takeley but Little Oakley beat Woodford Town 2-1 and are sixth in the table.

The Acorns claimed victory, thanks to goals from Harry Mann and Danny Garrad.

9 unbeaten with 8 wins and 1 draw, big ban coming for me! The @LittleOakleyFC boys deserve their beers, Enjoy the 3 pts! fans unbelievable as always. Football at step 5 is only a hobby just got to enjoy it for what it is! Can't beat a "balls coming down with snow on it!" Shout.

— Matt Carmichael (@Mattcarmichael9) March 19, 2022

FC CLACTON drew 0-0 with Saffron Walden, at the Austin Arena.

In Thurlow Nunn League first division south, HARWICH AND PARKESTON claimed a resounding 4-0 win at Newbury Forest.

Shaun Kioussis scored twice and there were also goals from Gareth Heath and Joe Knight for the Shrimpers.

HOLLAND FC drew 1-1 at home with Wormley Rovers.