The Saltmen succumbed to their 2nd home defeat of the season and with it their chances of gaining promotion as rivals Chelmsley Town came away with a deserved 1-0 victory.

Droitwich started the game the brighter of the two sides and maybe just shaded the first half.

Throughout the game chances were at a premium for both sides and neither 'keeper had a busy afternoon.

It was one of those games where you knew that a single goal would settle the tie and that goal came for the visitors on the hour mark.

A corner from the left was swung in and what looked like a routine save for the 'keeper was completely missed and waiting was the Chelmsley Number 4 who gladly headed in from 2 yards out.

Spa toiled and worked hard but could not break down a stubborn and very well organised Chelmsley midfield and rear-guard and the score-line stayed as it was until the final whistle amid jubilant celebrations from Chelmsley.

Spa now face a three way battle with Rostance Edwards and Paget Rangers for third place as they go to local rivals Fairfield Villa on Tuesday night, ko 6.45pm.