Spalding RFC were handed a 31-7 home reverse by high-flying Southwell on Saturday to stay rooted to the bottom of the Midlands Two East (N) table.
Town remain six points adrift at the foot – and have now played a game more than nearest relegation rivals Nottingham Casuals.
Full report and match action will online at www.spaldingvoice.co.uk early next week.
RESULTS
Midlands Two East (N)
Coalville 7 Newark 3; Kesteven 8 Melbourne 39; Loughborough 8 Matlock 29; Spalding 7 Southwell 31; West Bridgford 49 Market Bosworth 20.