BRAINTREE TOWN moved eight points clear of the National League South relegation zone following a fine 2-0 win at Slough Town.

The Iron are now 14th in the table after goals from Gianni Crichlow and Stefan Ilic secured them an impressive away victory.

 

BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT were beaten 2-1 at Potters Bar Town, in the Pitching In Isthmian League Premier.

Tyler Christian-Law gave the hosts an early lead and that advantage was doubled after half-time when Corey Parchment netted.

Aaron Blair pulled a goal back for the visitors with 20 minutes remaining but it was not enough to save them from defeat.

 

In division one north, MALDON AND TIPTREE claimed a 3-2 victory over Coggeshall Town.

A double from Shomari Barnwell and wonder-strike from Bryan Ifeanyi in the last five minutes of the game won it for the Jammers.

Alex Teniola had struck twice in quick succession for the visitors, to put Coggeshall in the lead for the first time, before the Jammers hit back to secure a much-needed three points.

HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS were beaten 2-0 at Hullbridge Sports, while WITHAM TOWN lost 3-2 at Brentwood Town.

Josh Osude and Ramiah Mills were on target for Town.

In the Essex Senior League, STANWAY ROVERS lost 3-1 at home to Hoddesdon Town.

FC CLACTON lost 4-3 at White Ensign, with Billy Wales, Charlie Collis and Adam Tilson scoring for the Seasiders.

LITTLE OAKLEY were beaten 1-0 at Enfield.

 

WIVENHOE TOWN thrashed Brimsdown 5-0 in Thurlow Nunn League first division south, with four of the goals coming in the first half.

Billy Coe, Tom Ashworth, Ryan Culleton, Tyler Kemp and Joe Maybanks were on target for the Dragons.

HARWICH AND PARKESTON beat HALSTEAD TOWN 2-1.

Ben Hammond and Jay Eggerichs were on target for the Shrimpers, with Joe Thomas scoring Town's consolation from the spot.

HOLLAND FC lost 1-0 at Benfleet.