IT is now seven league and cup games without a win for Evesham United as they were despatched by mid-table Tiverton Town in Southern League Division One South and West.

Evesham did look the greater threat going forward but clinical finishing by Tiverton proved the difference between the sides.

United also had keeper Kevin Sawyer sent off in the second-half but by then the damage had already been done.

Evesham went into the game struggling for numbers with Lewis Binns, Carl Brown, Lance Smith and Ashley Edenborough all absent.

Not for the first time this season, United conceded an early goal when Owen Howe swept in past Sawyer with two minutes on the clock.

Despite falling behind, Evesham looked the better side and went close to equalising when Jared Wilson’s deflected shot rolled just wide and home keeper Chris Wright made a fine save to thwart Nick Stanley.

The Robins had penalty appeals turned down when Steve Goss appeared to clip the heels of Harry Williams but the referee waved play on.

Poor marking at the other end, however, allowed Tom Gardner a free header at the near post to convert Jake Wannell’s corner and double Tiverton’s lead in the 29th minute.

Evesham continued to plug away and pulled a goal back two minutes before half-time.

Williams was sent tumbling by James Richards and this time the referee pointed to the spot, leaving skipper Matt Sysum to send Wright the wrong way from 12 yards.

Ethan Philips added a third for the hosts in the 55th minute with a 25-yarder into the top corner.

Sawyer was then dismissed for handling the ball outside his area and with it went the visitors’ hopes of getting something from their long journey to Devon.

Evesham United: Sawyer, Wilson, Stanley, Wood, Sysum, Dovey, Kennedy, Jackson, Slack (Drake), Williams (Palmer), Washbourne (Harding). Sub not used: Wellon.

Attendance: 213.