FC Isle of Man fell to a fifth defeat in six as they went down 2-1 away at Padiham on Saturday.
Despite taking the lead early in the game, the Ravens conceded two second half goals to leave them four points off the final playoff spot having played two games more.
Jacob Crook handed Paul Jones’ side an early lead as he headed home Ste Whitley’s corner in the ninth minute.
Whitley later had a free kick that looked goal bound before being saved by Padiham keeper Matthew Hamnett to leave it 0-1 at the break.
He then had a goal ruled out for offside in the second half as Sean Doyle’s effort left Hamnett with no chance, it came back off the post and Whitley tapped home, only to be denied by the assistant’s flag, despite appearing to be onside.
Josh Briggs levelled for Padiham in the 57th minute as he ran on to a through ball and slotted past Adam Killey in the Ravens’ goal.
Briggs then turned supplier six minutes later as he made space before squaring to Bradley Knox who tapped home to make it 2-1.
Despite pushing forward to find an equaliser, the Ravens and their travelling support left empty handed.
FC Isle of Man’s next game is on Saturday January 25 when AFC Liverpool visit the Bowl.
You can hear from manager Paul Jones here.
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