CHIPSTEAD slipped to a 3-2 defeat away at Folkestone Invicta last night (Wednesday) in their Ryman League Division One South encounter.
The Chips found themselves 2-0 down at half time after goals from Darren Smith and Josh Burchell gave the hosts the advantage.
Jason Goodchild pulled a goal back for the Chips in the 61st minute, but Phil Stevenson's penalty ten minutes later restored the Kent side's two-goal advantage.
Sam Robinson scored for Chipstead in the closing stages minutes to set up a tense finale, but Folkestone held on to claim their second victory in a week to move to within five points of a play-off spot.
John Hamsher's Chips remain in 13th position in the league ahead of their trip to Ramsgate on Saturday.
The Chips found themselves 2-0 down at half time after goals from Darren Smith and Josh Burchell gave the hosts the advantage.
Jason Goodchild pulled a goal back for the Chips in the 61st minute, but Phil Stevenson's penalty ten minutes later restored the Kent side's two-goal advantage.
Sam Robinson scored for Chipstead in the closing stages minutes to set up a tense finale, but Folkestone held on to claim their second victory in a week to move to within five points of a play-off spot.
John Hamsher's Chips remain in 13th position in the league ahead of their trip to Ramsgate on Saturday.