BRAINTREE TOWN manager Ryan Maxwell admitted he was 'bitterly disappointed' after seeing his side fall to a 1-0 home defeat to Hampton and Richmond at the Dunmow Group Stadium.

A totally dismal and disjointed second-half performance by the Iron allowed the National League South game slip from their control, in what was probably one of the most disappointing showings of the season.

Tyrell Miller-Rodney's strike in the 68th minute, much against the run of play with the usual solid Iron back line for once all at sea, gave the visitors victory.

Maxwell said: "Yes, I am bitterly disappointed at the way the game went in the end and I know they defended well, particularly in the first half.

"But we were wasteful and didn't raise the tempo of our game and create the kind of pressure we have seen in recent games.

"It's frustrating and I know they were well organised but we let ourselves down, particularly with such a poor second half."

BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT'S relegation fears increased in the Pitching In Isthmian League Premier after they were beaten 1-0 at home by Corinthian Casuals.

The visitors scored their winner in the 84th minute at North Road to leave the R's looking over their shoulders, with four games remaining.

Regent boss Brett Munyard said: 'It’s been a rollercoaster ride since arriving here in November and yesterday was certainly the lowest point but there still time for one big high!

'Despite disappointments we know this team give everything every single week and next week will be no different!! Believe.'

MALDON AND TIPTREE claimed an impressive 4-1 win at Canvey Island, in division north.

The Jammers came from behind to complete the double over the Gulls, in front of a crowd of nearly 500.

A double from Shomari Barnwell, another from Lordon Akolbire and Rob Clark's magnificent long-range strike sealed Maldon's win.

HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS played out a 3-3 draw with Tilbury.

Goals from Jack Adlington-Pile, Ben Sartain and Lionel Ainsworth secured the Swifts a point, after they had been 2-0 and 3-1 down.

WITHAM TOWN fell to a 5-1 defeat at home to Aveley.

Adam Vyse gave Town a 13th-minute lead but the Millers roared back to claim victory, at Spa Road.

In the Essex Senior League, FC CLACTON recovered from 2-0 down to win 3-2 at St Margaretsbury.

Michael Okafor's 76th-minute proved the difference at the Recreation Ground, after goals from Elias Ahmed and Adam Tilson had drawn the Seasiders level at the break.

LITTLE OAKLEY were 8-0 winners over Sporting Bengal United, at the Memorial Ground.

Greg Rodger scored a hat-trick, Hayden Dutch bagged a brace and there were further goals from Harry Mann, Dan Rowe and Mason Lumley.

In Thurlow Nunn League first division south, WIVENHOE TOWN were 4-1 winners over HARWICH AND PARKESTON, at Broad Lane.

The Dragons stayed on track for the play-offs, after goals from Tom Ashworth, Tyler Kemp, Mitch Arthur and Billy Coe gave them victory, at the M.E.C Stadium.

HALSTEAD TOWN beat Benfleet 1-0 at Rosemary Lane, thanks to a magnificent long-range effort from Adam Hampson.

The hosts had to play nearly half the game with ten men, after Joe Thomas was sent off early in the second half.

Humbugs boss Mark McLean said: 'What a reaction from my @HalsteadTownFC boys today.

'Nowhere near our fluent best but showed real determination in a game we had to win.

'Going down to 10 doesn’t faze us, we will never give up. The fans are a credit to us & we feel the support! Roll on next Saturday v @BurnhamRamFC.'

HOLLAND FC were 3-1 winners over AFC Sudbury Reserves.