BRAINTREE TOWN suffered a 2-1 defeat in tonight's Vanarama National League match at Maidstone United.

Joe Maybanks scored their consolation goal three minutes into stoppage time.

Earlier, defender Jon Ashton had been red-carded for the Iron.

In tonight's Thurlow Nunn League premier division derby, WIVENHOE TOWN enjoyed a stunning 3-0 victory at STANWAY ROVERS.

Ray Turner netted twice against his former club and he was joined on the scoresheet by Andy Schofield.

FC CLACTON lost out 4-3 against Ipswich Wanderers in an exciting contest at the Rush Green Bowl.

Paul Hillier, Kevin Coyle, from the penalty spot, and skipper Adam Daniels were on target for the Seasiders.

BRANTHAM ATHLETIC netted twice in the first half as they beat Felixstowe and Walton 2-0.

In division one, HALSTEAD TOWN drew 0-0 against Stowmarket Town.

In the Ryman League, a severely depleted HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS defeated Great Wakering Rovers 2-1.

Romario Dunne scored both of their goals.

Harry McDonald and Connor Witherspoon scored the goals as BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT beat VCD Athletic 2-0 at North Road.

MALDON AND TIPTREE lost 2-0 at Norwich United while Nathan Koranteng scored twice as WITHAM TOWN suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat at home to Bury Town.