Portland United remain entrenched in the relegation battle following their 3-2 home defeat by AFC Totton.

The Dorset club had held a first-half lead but Totton hit back early in the second period when Danny Barker headed home Stuart Sal-ter's cross from the left wing.

Seventeen-year-old Luke Watts, on as a second half substitute, outpaced two defenders to score on his debut after 67 minutes before Steve Whitcher rifled the ball into the top corner to make it 3-1.

Totton midfielder Mark Lloyd was dismissed for a second bookable offence on 88 minutes just before Portland pulled another goal back.

Portland face a massive six-pointer on Saturday as they host relegation rivals Downton at Grove Corner.