Chelmsford City need just two more points to guarantee their spot in the Blue Square Bet South play-offs after a 2-0 win over Basingstoke.
Rob Edmans – recalled in place of the absent Jamie Slabber – grabbed both goals as the Clarets claimed a win which means a victory over Maidenhead on Monday will be enough to guarantee a top-five finish for Glenn Pennyfather's men.
But at the other end, Billericay Town were relegated after a 1-0 defeat at Weston-super-Mare.
A late goal was enough for the Somerset outfit to win and keep their play-off hopes alive, but it meant that Craig Edwards' Blues are down after just a solitary season in the division.
The game was delayed for 95 minutes after the Blues players were stuck in traffic, and they must now face up to life in the Ryman Premier again next season.
In the Ryman League Division One North, Maldon & Tiptree came from 3-1 down to draw with Tilbury and ensure they finish the season unbeaten at home.
Crucially, the point also took Terry Spillane's side back up to second place, ahead of Thamesmead, in the battle for the top play-off spot – and home advantage in the play-offs.
Below them, Witham Town are up to fourth and into the play-off places after their 1-0 win over Needham Market.
They leapfrogged Aveley and Heybridge Swifts after their victory, with the latter going down 1-0 at Chatham Town.
And Brentwood Town were beaten 2-1 at Ware, despite Ryan Doyle putting them ahead.
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