Saturday's Blue Square South Wrap

With the relegation places already confirmed in midweek, attentions turned to the play-off places where a closely contested battle ensued.

Basingstoke 0-0 Maidenhead

Neither Basingstoke Town nor Maidenhead United could finish their season on a high after a dour goalless draw at the Camrose Ground.

The 485 supporters received no value for their money as both sides were unable to launch any threatening attacks.

Dragons' caretaker manager Steve Richardson was hoping for his first win in charge, but had to settle for yet another draw as his charges were toothless in front of goal.

The visitors meanwhile, will be content with a point as they look to improve their standing in next season's campaign.

Bishop's Stortford 1-1 Bath City

Bath City were unable to garb a place in the play-offs after being held to a draw by Bishops Stortford at Woodside Park.

The first-half provided hardly any goalmouth action and it took 76 minutes for Sam Foley to break the deadlock and fire the Romans in front.

But the celebrations were short-lived as Greg Pearson equalised for the hosts on the 83-minute mark.

Both teams secured a finish in the top ten, with Bath ending eight and Bishops stealing tenth spot.

Braintree 1-0 Eastbourne

Braintree Town secured a valuable three points against Eastbourne Borough at Cressing Road to fire them into the play-offs.

Adrian Deane netted the sole strike in the 47th minute to send the 1036 Iron fans bursting into raptures as it was enough to clinch fifth spot for the hosts.

Following Bath City's draw and defeats for both Newport County and Eastleigh, Lee Patterson's charges can look forward to a play-off date against Hampton and Richmond next week.

Bromley 0-1 Dorchester

Relegated Dorchester scuppered the narrow hope Bromley held of sneaking a play-off berth with a narrow victory at Hayes Lane.

Ivan Forbes broke the deadlock on 63-minutes to net the Magpies ahead after a painfully quiet first-half.

While the result hampered the hosts' plans, it allowed the lowly visitors to celebrate an unlikely victory and end their tenure in the Blue Square South on a high.

Havant and Waterlooville 1-0 Welling Utd

Havant and Waterlooville left it late to run out victors against Welling United at Westleigh Park.

The match was evenly poised, but the momentum was with the hosts in the closing stages and they were rewarded when Charlie Henry netted in the 84th minute.

However, the result had little bearing in the Blue Square South as the Hawks never had a real chance of making the play-offs and end the season in seventh spot.

The visitors on the hand, finished ten spots below Shaun Gale's men and will be looking to rebuild for next season.

Hayes and Yeading 0-2 Bognor Regis Town

Bognor Regis Town ended their Blue Square South campaign on a high note by beating mid-table Hayes and Yeading at Church Road.

The Rocks secured their safety after a 1-1 draw with Sutton in midweek and gave their supporters something to cheer about again this weekend.

The visitors broke the deadlock after 36 minutes thanks to Dan Beck and Chris Breach's 54th minute effort gave them a two-goal cushion.

Lewes 3-0 Weston-S-Mare

Steve King's Lewes ended their title winning campaign with a comfortable win against relegated Weston-super-Mare at the Dripping Pan.

Jean-Michel Sigere opened the scoring for the hosts after 21 minutes and Stephen Robinson doubled their advantage six minutes later.

The Rooks kept up the pressure in the second half and their lead was further extended when Ian Simpemba fired in a 57th minute effort.

Newport County 1-2 Fisher Athletic

Fisher Athletic booked their place in the Blue Square South play-offs with a hard-fought victory over fellow hopefuls Newport County.

Pacey forward Andre McCollin slotted home a 30th minute penalty to give Fisher the lead and he was on target again in the 52nd minute to complete an vital brace.

Newport managed to pull one back in injury time courtesy of Andy Guerney, but it a case of too little, too late as the visitors held on for the win.

St Albans 1-1 Hampton & Richmond

Alan Devonshire's Hampton & Richmond were held to a draw by St Albans at Clarence Park on Saturday but it will do little to dampen their spirits with their play-off berth already confirmed.

The Saints got off to a flying start when Simon Martin netted a 4th minute opener and the visitors clawed their way back into contention thanks to Lawrence Yaku's 78th minute goal.

The Beavers end the season in third place with 78 points while St Albans finish just one place above the dreaded drop zone with 42 points from 42 games.

Sutton Utd 0-3 Cambridge City

Rock-bottom Sutton United were powerless to stop a confident Cambridge United side from collecting all the points at Gander Green Lane.

The Lilywhites opened their account after 20 minutes through Charlie Sheringham and Scott Neilson doubled their advantage with 38th minute finish.

Neilson popped up again in the 68th minute to net his second of the game and put the game beyond the reach of the hosts.

Thurrock 4-1 Eastleigh

Eastleigh were dumped out of the play-off zone in the penultimate game of the season by mid-table Thurrock on Saturday afternoon.

Fleet broke the deadlock after 36 minutes thanks to Matt Bodkin and they claimed a two-goal lead just before the half-time break through Fola Orilonishe.

Che Stadhart further extended Thurrock's lead in the 49th minute before Eastleigh's Steven watts pulled one back in the 65th.

Eastleigh supporters watched on with grim faces as Thurrock piled on the pressure and further extended their tally through Matt Bodkin in the 89th minute.