Braintree picked up a valuable 1-0 victory at struggling Ebbsfleet to move five points clear of the Vanarama National League relegation zone.
John Akinde converted a 36th-minute penalty for Braintree after Kyrell Lisbie was brought down in the box to give the visitors all three points.
Anthony Stewart had a shot saved as Ebbsfleet tried to force a second-half equaliser, while Jacob Pinnington came closest to doubling Braintree’s lead but his effort was kept out.
Ebbsfleet, who have not won in the league since September 14, a run of 20 games, remain at the foot of the table and are now 14 points adrift of safety.
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