WEYMOUTH have been sucked into the Vanarama National League relegation zone after a 1-1 draw between Southend United and Maidenhead United.

All three sides are now locked on 15 points but the Terras are in 21st courtesy of a minus-16 goal difference, with Maidenhead (-15) and Southend (-12) above them.

Former Southend midfielder Kane Ferdinand haunted the Blues as his second-half goal ensured Maidenhead took a point.

Southend nearly opened the scoring when James Holden denied Louis Walsh after a superb pass from Zak Brunt.

Rhys Murphy broke the deadlock for the Shrimpers with five minutes of the first half to play.

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Sam Dalby picked out Murphy and he slotted the ball past Brunt.

Maidenhead nearly equalised when Josh Kelly’s cross hit Murphy on the line before goalkeeper Steve Arnold cleared the ball away from danger.

Shortly afterwards the visitors had their deserved equaliser when Ferdinand fired home 20 yards.