EARLSWOOD Town continued their push for a top-five finish with a 2-0 victory against basement side Lane Head.
Second-half goals from Louis Bridges and Jordan McKenzie saw The Earls see off a stubborn Lane Head, who currently sit bottom of the table.
A surprise win for Fairfield Villa at league leaders Northfield Town saw The Earls remain joint fifth in Midland Football League Division Two.
Anything above ninth will see Earlswood register their highest league position since the formation of the Midland Football League in 2014.
It was a scrappy first-half against a backdrop of challenging weather conditions. Strong wind and a period of heavy hail only nullified both teams at The Pavilions.
However, some fresh legs from the bench soon helped to change the course of the game.
One of the substitutes, Bridges, broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute by sweeping home a low effort from the edge of the area.
The Earls looked dominant but the one-goal lead remained dangerous until McKenzie eased any nerves in the 90th minute.
Debutant Favou-Chidindo Oleju danced down the left wing past three Lane Head opponents to play in McKenzie for an easy finish.
