Chippenham Town consolidated their position as Western Division leaders with a dogged 3-1 win at lowly Redditch United.

Tommy Saunders' league leaders weren't at their most convincing, but once again did enough to ensure the three points return to Wiltshire.

The Bluebirds were certainly made to work hard for their win though, and Redditch belied their league standing with a busy first-half showing.

The hosts gave Saunders an early fright, when Michael Campbell fired Redditch a 12th minute lead.

The Worcestshire side continued to boss the first 45, and leading scorer Paul Danks should have doubled the advantage a minute before the break. Danks ran clean through and rounded keeper Dave Mogg, but his goal-bound effort was brilliantly cleared by Town defender Shane Andrews. The scare stung Chippenham into action, and Saunders' men equalised almost immediately through on-loan striker James Bent as the interval loomed.

Within two minutes of the restart, Bent claimed his second, collecting a long clearance and lashed home from range.

Town continue to turn on the style, and Steve Tweddle wrapped up the points on 63 minutes with a typically cool finish.

Tweddle twice went close to extending the advantage with some flamboyant efforts, but his single strike and Bent's brace proved enough on the day.

Town now face old rivals Clevedon in a crucial clash at Hardenhuish Park on Wednesday.