BILLERICAY Town did their hopes of making a late run for the Ryman Premier play-offs a power of good with a fine 1-0 win at high-flying Sutton United.

But, in stark contrast, Canvey Island's hopes of being in the promotion mix appear to be fading fast.

They took their run of league games without a win to seven as they went down 1-0 at AFC Hornchurch.

In Ryman One North, Aveley still lead the way after a narrow 3-2 home win over Potters Bar.

But they are being hard pushed for the leadership by near neighbours East Thurrock United, who crushed Ware 7-0 at Rookery Hill to stay a point behind the Millers are give their goal difference a massive boost.

Concord Rangers went down 3-2 to Waltham Abbey at Thames Road and appear to be fading from the promotion picture.

And Tilbury's hopes of a late run for the play-offs were hit when they lost 1-0 at Ilford.

Great Wakering Rovers and Leyton shared six goals in a thrilling draw at Burroughs Park.

In Blue Square South, Thurrock eased their relegation fears with a 2-1 home success over Fisher Athletic.