Non-league football

Celebration: Witham Town's players celebrate scoring against Saffron Walden Town in their inter-league play-off. Picture: JIM PURTILL

Witham Town complete remarkable survival story after play-off triumph
Witham Town staying up after inter-league play-off win

Progress - Halstead Town's players celebrate after beating Benfleet and booking a play-off final with Buckhurst Hill Picture: ROB PRICE PHOTOGRAPHY

NON-LEAGUE: Wivenhoe suffer play-off heartache but Halstead through to final

Getting shirty: Josh Osude celebrates after scoring a dramatic late goal for Witham Town against Romford. Picture: JIM PURTILL

Witham Town give themselves relegation lifeline after dramatic win

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NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Iron lose derby, Harwich beat promotion hopefuls

Team work - Braintree Town duo Gio Crichlow and Jay Porter combine against Concord Rangers Picture: JON WEAVER

Iron performance falls flat as Concord toast an away win

County cheer - Colchester and District Sunday League premier division side Fifteen Degrees celebrate after winning the Essex Sunday Premier Cup

Fifteen Degrees lift Essex Sunday Premier Cup after late winner

Net gain - Braintree Town fall further behind at Havant and Waterlooville in National League South Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: R's register vital win, Dragons boost play-off hopes

Hands up: Braintree Town's players await a set-piece during their 4-0 defeat at Havant and Waterlooville. Picture: JON WEAVER

Braintree well beaten at Havant and Waterlooville after second-half collapse

Loyal servant: Jack Adlington-Pile receives his Heybridge Swifts 100th game shirt from vice-chairman Steve Spreadbury. Picture: ALAN EDMONDS

Loyal Jack marks Heybridge Swifts century with a goal

Sharp shooter - Heybridge Swifts in action during their 3-3 draw with Tilbury Picture: ALAN EDMONDS

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Iron and R's beaten, Jammers claim big win

Damaging defeat: Halstead Town were beaten at Harwich and Parkeston. Picture: ROB PRICE PHOTOGRAPHY

Humbugs' play-off hopes suffer a big blow after Harwich defeat

On target - Braintree Town's Gio Crichlow celebrates his goal at Slough Town Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Iron claim away win, Regent are beaten

Leading the way - Braintree Town skipper Matt Johnson celebrates with his team-mates following his penalty against Maidstone United Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: R's claim a point, derby wins for Witham and Maldon

Scorer: Matt Johnson was on target for Braintree Town against Maidstone United. Picture: JON WEAVER

Ryan Maxwell 'bitterly disappointed' after Braintree's defeat to Maidstone

Call-up - Brightlingsea Regent striker Valter Rocha has been selected in the São Tomé and Príncipe squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Picture: NEIL PAYNE

Brightlingsea Regent striker called up for African Cup of Nations qualifiers

Hands up: Chippenham Town's goalkeeper Will Henry protests after Gio Crichlow scored what proved to be Braintree Town's winner. Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND UP: Regent beaten, Witham claim derby win

Happy days: Braintree Town's players celebrate Gio Crichlow's goal against Chippenham Town. Picture: JON WEAVER

Ten-man Iron claim superb win thanks to Gio Crichlow winner

Team work: Braintree Town duo Kyran Clements and Matt Johnson combine to try and win possession at St Albans City. Picture: JON WEAVER

Iron hoping for bumper turnout after making match free to enter

Joy - Heybridge Swifts' Dan Walker celebrates scoring in a 4-3 win over Hashtag United Picture: ALAN EDMONDS

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Iron claim a vital victory, Swifts beat Hashtag in thriller

Away win: Braintree Town goalscorer Stefan Ilic celebrates at the final whistle following his side's 1-0 win at St Albans City Picture: JON WEAVER

Ryan Maxwell praises Braintree for 'best performance of the season' after vital win

Tricky - Braintree Town goalscorer Stefan Ilic takes on the Chelmsford City defence Picture: JON WEAVER

Ryan Maxwell praises Braintree Town's courage after Chelmsford draw

Control: new Braintree Town signing Kamil Conteh (left) drives forward against Eastbourne Borough. Picture: JON WEAVER

New signings feature for Braintree Town in Eastbourne stalemate

Shield - Braintree Town's Stefan Ilic in action against Bath City during the 0-0 draw Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Iron claim away point, vital win for R's

Tussle - Halstead Town take on Buckhurst Hill in their Thurlow Nunn League first division south clash Picture: IVOR DALLINGER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Regent battle back for draw, vital win for Stanway

Well done - Little Oakley's players celebrate after their 4-1 triumph over Sawbridgeworth Town picture by ANDY BLOOM

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Garrad hat-trick seals convincing win

Never Been Better: singing superstar Olly Murs with Heybridge Swifts fan Chris Daines after his charity walk. Picture: ALAN EDMONDS

Superstar Olly Murs greets Swifts fan Chris Daines after stamina test

Team spirit: Witham Town's players celebrate after scoring at Stowmarket Town. Picture: JIM PURTILL

Impressive Witham push league leaders all the way in thriller

On target - Braintree Town goalscorer Stefan Ilic in action at Dorking Wanderers Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Iron beaten by promotion chasers, seven-goal thriller

Eye on the ball: Braintree Town's Gabriel Piorkowski (left) in action against Dartford. Picture: JON WEAVER

National League chief explains postponement procedures

New challenge: Braintree Town's Correy Davidson has joined Maldon and Tiptree on a dual registration loan. Picture: JON WEAVER

Correy's calmness praised as Jammers get back on track

Point made: Witham Town players acknowledge their supporters after their 2-2 draw at Heybridge Swifts. Picture: JIM PURTILL

Debutant Mills at the double as Witham produce much-improved display

Derby duel: Witham Town claimed a 2-2 draw at Heybridge Swifts in their derby match. Picture: JIM PURTILL

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: R's suffer away defeat, derby spoils are shared

Anguish: Witham Town duo Jamahl Godward and Greg Akpele show their frustration after the match against Hullbridge Sports. Picture: JIM PURTILL

Witham slump to disappointing defeat in basement battle

Celebration: Brightlingsea Regent's players celebrate scoring against East Thurrock United. Picture: NEIL PAYNE

Brightlingsea Regent end 2021 on a high note with back-to-back wins

Waiting game - Braintree Town and St Albans players during the penalty shoot-out in the FA Trophy tie which the hosts won 6-5 on penalties Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Iron suffer penalty heartbreak after battling display

Forward thinking: Braintree Town have signed Wassim Aouachria on loan from League One side Charlton Athletic Picture: JON WEAVER

Braintree snap up striker on loan from Charlton Athletic

Team effort - Heybridge Swifts players celebrate after scoring against Dereham Town Picture: ALAN EDMONDS

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Regent suffer home defeat, Jammers and Swifts win

Pleased to meet you - Witham Town's players shake hands with their Brentwood Town counterparts prior to the game at the Simarco Stadium Picture: JIM PURTILL

Witham comprehensively beaten at home by in-form Brentwood

Derby date - Braintree Town's Arjanit Krasniqi in action against Concord Rangers Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Braintree claim point, Regent seal welcome win

Friends reunited - Maldon and Tiptree boss Wayne Brown is set to take on former Colchester United team-mate Karl Duguid, on Saturday. Picture: ALAN EDMONDS

Friends reunited as Wayne Brown ready to take on former U's team-mate

Charge: Braintree Town goalscorer Luke Holness (right) and Harry Hope in action against Witham Town. Picture: JON WEAVER

Iron ease through in Essex Senior Cup against neighbours Witham

Eye on the ball - Femi Akinwande in action against Potters Bar Town Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: FA Trophy progress for Iron; win for new management duo

Setback: new Brightlingsea Regent manager Brett Munyard (right, with chairman Terry Doherty) saw his first home league game in charge cut short by a floodlight failure at North Road

Regent issue an apology after game is abandoned

On target: Adam Vyse struck late to rescue a point for Witham Town in their 1-1 draw with Grays Athletic. Picture: JIM PURTILL

Late Vyse goal rescues a point for Witham against high-flying Grays

Grounds for disappointment - Brightlingsea Regent's game against Potters Bar Town was abandoned due to a second-half floodlight failure Picture: RHIANNA CHADWICK

Regent are left frustrated after game is abandoned

Pegged back - Maldon and Tiptree boss Wayne Brown was left frustrated after his side relinquished a three-goal lead to draw at Dereham Town Picture: ALAN EDMONDS

Jammers are pegged back after relinquishing three-goal lead

Respect: Heybridge swifts' players line up for a minute's silence prior to their game against AFC Sudbury, last weekend. Picture: ALAN EDMONDS

Swifts boss Tilson looking for response after heavy defeat

On target - Braintree Town's Khale da Costa netted against Hampton and Richmond Picture: JON WEAVER

Ryan Maxwell keen to move on quickly after Braintree abandonment

Welcome - new Brightlingsea Regent manager Brett Munyard (right) with chairman Terry Doherty

Brightlingsea appoint Munyard as new first-team boss

Moving on - former Braintree Town forward Alex Revell has parted company with Stevenage Picture: PA

League Two side part company with manager

Watching on - Braintree Town fans at Hampton and Richmond before the game was abandoned due to a floodlight failure Picture: JON WEAVER

'We know these things happen in football but it's still heartbreaking'

On target - Braintree Town's Khale da Costa netted against Hampton and Richmond but the game was abandoned Picture: JON WEAVER

Braintree Town's game is abandoned in National League South

Joy - Braintree Town's Kylan Clements celebrates scoring against Tonbridge Angels Picture: JON WEAVER

NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Braintree Town end long wait for National League South win

Acquaintances renewed - AFC Sudbury's joint-manager Angelo Harrop, who was an academy player at Colchester United, is preparing to take on his former club in the FA Cup

Ten things you might not know about U's cup opponents AFC Sudbury