Hastings United's four-match unbeaten run in the premier division came to an end as they went down 1-0 at Bath City last night.

Missing Nick Hegley and Duncan McArthur with flu, United still had the better of a lively first half and had strong appeals for a penalty turned down after 11 minutes when Paul Milsom appeared to handle in the area.

Home keeper Mark Bryant pushed a Danny Simmonds corner over the bar and a shot from Steve Yates was deflected into the side netting.

City gradually got the upperhand after the break but found it difficult to break down a resolute Hastings defence.

The breakthrough came with ten minutes to go when substitute Drew Shore, who had only been on for one minute, cut inside and fired the winner from 20 yards.

Hastings should have been level from the restart when Landry Zahana-Oni fired over with only keeper Bryant to beat.