VERWOOD Town's relegation worries deepened with a 3-0 defeat at Portland United.

Darren Watts was twice on target for the hosts in the Sydenhams Wessex Premier clash, while Ed Bastick also registered.

Adie Arnold's troops are bottom of the standings with just 21 points gained from 32 games, leaving them five points from safety.

And the Potters have played two games more than Cowes Sports, who hover just above the drop zone.

Elsewhere, Bashley's disappointing run of form continued with defeat to Fareham Town.

Tom Prodomo's side have won only once in the league since mid-November and a single goal was enough to see them off this time.

Fareham's Jay Ripiner delivered the hammer blow midway through the second half which was enough to earn victory for his side.

Although Bashley's recent league form may be of concern, the New Forest club are still nine points above the relegation places with 11 games to play.

Meanwhile, substitute Mark Barker's effort proved only a consolation for Brockenhurst as they were defeated 3-1 at Horndean.

Mark Smith converted for the home side and Jack Maloney twice fired into the net from the spot.