HEYBRIDGE Swifts fell to a 1-0 defeat at Dereham Town.

A Liam Thomas own goal in the 51st minute was the difference between the two sides in their Ryman League division north encounter.

Division rivals Witham Town fell to a 2-1 defeat against visiting Cray Wanderers.

Simon Glover’s own goal got Wanderers off the mark in the fifth minute.

Ben Hunt then doubled their advantage on 23 minutes.

Lee Townrow gave the home side hope when he reduced the deficit four minutes before half-time.

However, Witham were unable to make any other additions to the score-line.