LITTLETON'S bleak run continued with a narrow 2-1 defeat at Nuneaton Griff in Midland League Division One.

They had more than their fair share of the play but failure to convert chances cost them dear again.

In bitter conditions on a sticky pitch, both teams gave their all and the hosts went ahead on 14 minutes.

A crisp, low drive from the edge of the box through a crowded box gave the keeper no chance.

Littleton pushed forward and were unlucky when Sean Cooke's effort was hacked clear after Callum Clarke's cross fell to him.

Kyonn Evans shot just wide from Will Gayton's pass but Nuneaton doubled their lead early in the second-half.

Their player cut in from the right to score but Littleton felt he had won the ball unfairly.

The goal stirred Littleton, who pulled a goal back when Tim Beattie headed down a long free-kick for Gayton to net from close range.

Littleton visit Leicester Road in the Les James Challenge Cup last eight on Saturday (2pm).

Pershore Town's trip to Uttoxeter Town was postponed and they host Studley on Saturday (3pm).