Ex-Norwich defender Fleming joined Lowerstoft in 2008

Lowestoft Town coach Craig Fleming has said his side have learned to live with the pressure of their promotion fight.

An 8-1 win over Hendon last week followed by a draw with Bury Town ended a six-game run without a win in the Ryman Premier for Town.

"A bit of frustration and tension came in. They were going into games thinking 'crikey, we really need to win this one'," Fleming told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"But during those last couple of games, they looked keen and relaxed."

The Trawler Boys have plenty to do if they are to capture the league's solitary automatic promotion spot.

It was one of the best performances of the season. I know that sounds silly following an 8-1 Craig Fleming

Sutton United are currently top of the table, 14 points clear of fifth-placed Lowestoft, who have three games in hand.

Despite failing to break the deadlock in a 0-0 stalemate at Bury on Tuesday, Fleming feels his side hit their peak against their Suffolk rivals.

"It was one of the best performances of the season. I know that sounds silly following an 8-1 but it was certainly a better performance," he said.

"I thought we were outstanding, especially second half. We did everything but score a goal."

Lowestoft travel to 17th-placed Horsham on Saturday.

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