Wingate & Finchley survived a scare in the Isthmian League Cup on Tuesday evening, edging out Isthmian Division One North side Waltham Abbey 4-3.

Trailing 4-1 at one stage to Simon Lane's high-flying Blues, the Abbots rallied and scored twice in a minute after the break to make a far better fist of the contest.

Wingate skipper Marc Weatherstone put the visitors in front after 26 minutes but Piers Wixon soon levelled for hosts Abbey.

Times Series: Marc Weatherstone (5) opens the scoring. Picture: Dave LovedayMarc Weatherstone (5) opens the scoring. Picture: Dave Loveday

But Wingate took control after the break and goals from Lee Barney (2) and Karl Oliyide in the space of eight minutes gave the visitors a commanding lead.

Times Series: Wingate celebrate one of Lee Barney's two goals. Picture: Dave LovedayWingate celebrate one of Lee Barney's two goals. Picture: Dave Loveday

But efforts from Christian Assombalonga and Wixon again reduced the arrears.

Wingate & Finchley had returned to winning ways in the league on Saturday by picking up a slender 1-0 win at Burgess Hill Town.

Ola Sogbanmu got the game's only goal in the 68th minute, banishing any lingering thoughts of a disappointing 2-1 reverse against Canvey Island a week earlier.

The Blues travel to Broadfields United in the Middlesex Cup this evening before hosting Weston-super-Mare in the FA Cup third qualifying round on Saturday.