With relegation back down to Step 4, The Trawlerboys will most likely return to the Isthmian League Division One North - although this will not be ratified until mid-May.

Andy Reynolds men were hit by further injuries for the final Southern League Premier Central Division game of the season as they made the long journey to Worcestershire last Saturday.

Goalkeeper Ronnie Yeo felt an injury warming up and could play no part, four enforced substitutions were made during the game and Lowestoft finished the match with 10 men as Jesse Ayoola had to be carried off.

In an entertaining encounter Joao Rangel gave The Trawlerboys the lead in the 33rd minute, but Alvechurch hit back with an equaliser in added on time in the first half before they took a 53rd minute lead.

Joe Duffy then equalised before Kieran Wakefield's second goal of the afternoon sealed a 3-2 victory for 13th-placed Alvechurch, as Lowestoft ended the campaign in 20th place.

Admitting a "challenging season" had come to an end, after the match, Blues boss Reynolds said: "Proud of the boys — now onto a big summer and pre season!

"It's turned out to be a game that typifies what we have dealt with as a club all season.

"We wanted to ensure everyone got some game time today, and post warm up Ronnie was was feeling something so that ruled him out second half and all our changes ended up being enforced.

"Credit to the lads though, they played their part up against a well drilled and physical side.

"It wraps up the season and we move on to the summer seeking to implement the improvements we feel are needed and prepare for next season.

"One of the real positives is the confirmation of our pre season fixtures, which will hopefully give the fans plenty to look forward to and some real tough tests for the side.

"Enjoy the break and rest assured we are working hard behind the scenes."