Harrow Borough fell to their eighth defeat from nine league games but raised their game against league leaders Billericay Town last night.

The 2-0 defeat came despite Harrow's strong performance in both halves, and they begun well against the Essex big-spenders, with Bajram Pashaj forcing an early save.

Pashaj shot just beyond the far post later in the half after a couple of missed Billericay chances, but a generally even first period ended goalles.

A moment of controversy swung the game in Billericay's favour after the break, with a questionable-looking penalty awarded to the visitors from an apparent foul by Enock Soganile, after what looked like more of a 50/50 challenge.

Jake Robinson stepped up to score from the spot, but Harrow's heads did not drop.

Charles Banya's turn and shot brought another fine save, and Kurtis Cumberbatch's free-kick likewise. But with four minutes to play, substitute Adam Cunnington rose highest to nod in former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant's corner, and seal three points.

Harrow: Minter, Moore, Soganile, Davies-Coker, Preddie, Cumberbatch, Banya, McLeod (Stewart 88), Stanislaus (O'Connor 80), Bryan, Pashaj (Kabba 68).

Not used: Beggs, Taylor.