WALTHAM Abbey netted four goals to rack up their biggest win of the season on Tuesday night.

But the Abbotts still need a miracle to avoid relegation from the Ryman League Premier Division.

Captain James Elmes hit two from the penalty spot, and then Joe Eubel and Xaniel Doku scored in the final ten minutes to see off fellow relegation strugglers Bognor Regis Town 4-1, at Capershotts.

Abbey boss Glen Alzapiedi said afterwards: “I’m pleased we scored some goals tonight. Since we played Margate we’ve not looked like scoring more than one.”

Abbey may now only be saved from a return to Division One North by a cut in the number of relegation places, from four down to two.

That will happen if under-threat clubs in neighbouring divisions drop out of the competition. As well as that, Abbey must win the last match of their season at home to Canvey Island on Saturday, and the teams directly above them in the table must all lose their remaining games.

Afterwards, Alzapiedi added: “We don’t want to finish bottom of the league.

“If we finish second or third last, we will feel as though we’ve done our bit, as we’ve had so much against us this season, in terms of the finances and size of the support compared to our opponents.

“We’ve the potential to get 44 points and it’s a great achievement for us to get that many.

“The fact we’ve taken it to the last day, and now can hopefully finish third bottom, would be a massive achievement.”

Alzapiedi said he wants to stay as boss in order to mastermind a promotion campaign next season.

He added that he expects a tough test when mid-table Canvey Island visit Capershotts on Saturday.

“Canvey can come here and play with nothing to worry about. They’re a passing side, so I won’t be expecting a comfortable game.”

In Division One North, struggling Leyton drew 2-2 with Romford last weekend.

The Lilywhites host Northwood in their final game on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Waltham Forest were thumped 4-0 at their Cricklefield home by promotion-chasing Enfield Town.

Raz Adedokun’s Forest side are away at East Thurrock United in their final game of the season this weekend Meanwhile, Walthamstow Wolves U10s came from behind to beat Abbey 6-2. Rosharn Roswell, Rio Nelson (4) and Amion Benyoucef got the goals Debden Sports U14s are champions of the Echo League after a 5-1 win over Frenford, with goals from T.Jordan-Davis (3), A.Banjac and C.Stroud.