BRAINTREE TOWN suffered a 2-1 defeat in their National League South derby at home to Chelmsford City.

After a goalless first half, Tom Knowles put the Clarets ahead.

Rhys Murrell-Williamson levelled but Shaun Jeffers grabbed a late winner for Rod Stringer's side.

Meanwhile, HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS triumphed 3-1 at home to Felixstowe and Walton United, in the sides' BetVictor Isthmian League division north clash at the Aspen Waite Arena.

Evans Kouassi, Alex Teniola and Harrison Chatting scored Swifts' goals.