BRAINTREE TOWN were beaten 1-0 at home by Concord Rangers, in National League South.
The Beach Boys scored their winner in the tenth minute when Jayden Randell rose above everyone at a corner to head home the game’s only goal.
Billericay Town's home defeat to Dartford means they are still eight points adrift of Braintree at the foot of the table, with five matches to play.
Iron manager Ryan Maxwell said: "Yes, we were poor in the first period but the boys picked themselves up in the second half and I felt we put a great deal of pressure on them and really deserved a draw by the end of the day.
"Having an early setback through this goal certainly deflated us and it meant that in the first half we struggle to get to grips with the game.
"We seem to be lack some energy and effort and it took us a long time to get going."
Very close game today v @ConcordRangers a great header separated us 👏🏻
— Ryan maxwell ☘️ (@Ryanmax89734412) April 15, 2022
over the course we probably deserved a point but we expect more from ourselves an were average the first half.
Congratulations to our opponents no real complaints from me! Big Thank you to the fans 🤝🟠
BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT remain in Pitching In Isthmian League Premier relegation danger following their 3-0 defeat at Hornchurch.
Goals from Mickey Parcell, Tobi Joseph and Liam Nash in the opening half hour of the match did the damage for the R's, who host Haringey Borough tomorrow.
There 2/3 teams in the league where you have to be absolutely perfect to get a result and Hornchurch are one of them sides and unfortunately we wasn’t good enough on the day. No time to dwell another huge game Monday!!! #2togo #Rs 🔴⚫️
— brett munyard #⚽️ (@brettmunyard) April 16, 2022
MALDON AND TIPTREE'S play-off hopes in division north took another dent when they lost 3-2 at Hullbridge Sports.
Ade Cole scored twice late on but the Jammers were beaten.
Maldon host Felixstowe and Walton tomorrow.
HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS lost 3-1 at home to Coggeshall Town.
Jack Adlington-Pile scored a consolation for Swifts, who travel to play WITHAM TOWN tomorrow.
Witham were beaten 3-2 at AFC Sudbury, despite goals from Adam Vyse and Josh Osude.
In the Essex Senior League,Jamie Bennett's goal just before half-time secured FC CLACTON a 1-0 win over Athletic Newham at The Austin Arena.
LITTLE OAKLEY secured a 1-1 draw at Redbridge, thanks to Harry Mann's strike.
Today's results mean we have secured a top 10 finish in our first season at step 5 in the @EssexSenior ,A massive achievement by everyone at the club but especially pleased for the chairman(MG) who has worked tirelessly to elevate @LittleOakleyFC to this level.
— Matt Carmichael (@Mattcarmichael9) April 16, 2022
EASTER MONDAY CUP FINAL 🏆
— Stanway Rovers Football Club (@StanwayRovers) April 15, 2022
🚌🚌 There’s still spaces on the coach for those looking to make the trip to Catons Lane on Monday.
The coach leaves The Hawthorns at 11:30, It’s £10 per person. Sign up in the Clubhouse or send us a Direct Message #StanwayRovers pic.twitter.com/fd5Y4Xm5k5
STANWAY ROVERS will be looking to bring home some silverware tomorrow when they take on Redbridge, in the Peter Butcher Memorial Trophy.
The match takes place at Saffron Walden Town FC, kick-off 3pm.
In Thurlow Nunn League first division south, WIVENHOE TOWN were beaten 3-0 at home by HOLLAND FC.
It was the Dragons' first defeat of 2022, a sequence including a 12-game unbeaten run and nine wins.
Despite the defeat, Wivenhoe are in a strong position to secure a play-off spot.
Goals from Alistair McInnes (2) and Jordi Papple secured the Jaffas' victory.
HARWICH AND PARKESTON claimed an impressive 2-1 win at promotion-chasing Burnham Ramblers, thanks to goals from Declan Kama and Joe Boreham-Knight.
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