A WIN for promotion-chasing Braintree has put them on equal points with Tranmere in the battle for National League play-off places.

The Iron's midfielder Taylor Miles grabbed a late winner last night as plucky part-timers Braintree earned an unlikely victory against promotion rivals Grimbsy Town.

Rovers are now sandwiched between the two on 72 points - the same tally as Braintree - with the Wirral side holding onto the last play-off spot thanks to superior goal difference.

Grimsby are currently one place above Tranmere with a haul of 76 points and have a game in hand.

Rovers manager Gary Brabin knows there is a lot of hard work still to do if his side are to achieve their goal of promotion back into the Football League at the first attempt.

He said: "We have been quite level headed knowing that there will be lots of twists and turns along the way.

"We're going into the last three games and it's in our hands to get into the play-offs which is a great position to be in.

"We're looking forward to the next game on Saturday.

"It's all about getting consistency and I think overall, we've seen an improvement in that since Christmas.

"Our form since Christmas has been really good and we've got a good chance going into the last three games."

Rovers host Wrexham (in 8th place) this Saturday, the following week they travel to Eastleigh (7th place) before the final crucial encounter against Grimsby (4th place) at Prenton Park on Saturday, March 30.