GRAYS Athletic gave themselves a massive boost in their bid to beat the drop from the Blues Square Premier when they beat Altrincham 2-1 at the New Rec.

But there was not such good news for Thurrock in their attempts to improve their lowly position in Blue Square South.

They lost 2-0 on their long trip to Worcester City.

Billericay Town's late bid for a push towards the Ryman Premier play-off places continued when they beat relegation-threatened Hastings United 1-0 at New Lodge.

But, in a match at Park Lane between two sides looking increasingly likely to miss out in the race for play-off spots, Canvey Island and Wealdstone shared the spoils at 1-1.

East Thurrock United stay top of Division One North following their 3-2 win at Thamesmead Town.

But Aveley are close on their heels following a 1-0 success at Great Wakering Rovers.

Concord Rangers are making a big push for the play-offs in their first season at this level and won 4-3 at fellow promotion challengers Ware.

Tilbury followed their midweek League Cup heroics, they beat Premier Division Staines to earn a semi-final spot on Tuesday, by being held to a 1-1 home draw by struggling Waltham Forest.

Further details in Monday's Echosport.