The 2-1 Woodside Road win, courtesy of Chambers’ goal nine minutes before the break and Meekums’ winner midway through the second half, still occupy seventh – the final play-off spot.
They have one and in some cases two games in hand over sides above them, and go to Farnborough on Tuesday night for a rearranged game. Eastbourne Borough, one place and one point behind them, but with two games fewer to go, are the main threat to Worthing’s chances – but Havant are lurking too.
See pictures from the Braintree game on this page and the ones linked by Mike Gunn – and get the latest in the Worthing Herald, out on Thursday.
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Action from Worthing FC's vital National League South win at home to Braintree Photo: Mike Gunn
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Action from Worthing FC's vital National League South win at home to Braintree Photo: Mike Gunn
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Action from Worthing FC's vital National League South win at home to Braintree Photo: Mike Gunn
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Action from Worthing FC's vital National League South win at home to Braintree Photo: Mike Gunn