Crawley moved out of the League One relegation places after beating fellow strugglers Leyton Orient. Reds captain Izale McLeod converted a first-half penalty after he was brought down in the area by Luke O’Neill.
Crawley’s win, coupled with defeats for Crewe and Notts County, move them a point clear of the drop zone.
Elsewhere, in the Ryman League, East Grinstead Town suffered a 2 nil home defeat at the hands of Walton Casuals while Redhill drew 1 all in their home encounter with Sittingbourne.
Three Bridges also managed a 1 all away draw at Whitstable Town while South Park beat Ramsgate by 2 goals to 1.