Blues out of drop zone, Rokermen beat United

In front 120 supporters, the Blues started in confident mood after the weekend’s 3-0 win at bottom club Cirencester, but they failed to break down the second from bottom visitors in a goalless opening first half.

However Ryan Frater put Arlesey ahead seven minutes after the break while Aston Goss netted the second in the 67th minute before Chris Marsh sealed the three points three minutes later.

On Saturday the Blues are at home to new relegation zone candidates Evesham Town whom the leap-frogged on goal-difference, both sides having 38 points from 33 games with nine still to play.

In the east Bedfordshire derby at Roker Park on Tuesday, hosts Stotfold beat Biggleswade United 2-1 in the SSML Premier Division after first half goals from Rob Groves on 22 minutes and Josh Cook a minute before the interval, United’s reply coming from Dave Parker 13 minutes from time.