Only the woodwork denied Welling a morale-boosting win over Macclesfield in the Vanarama Conference on Saturday.

The Wings at least ended a run of four successive defeats and showed considerably more fight in their display than during the midweek derby loss at Dartford.

Charlie Penny thrived in the main striking role and was unfortunate not to open his Wings account while Jamal Fyfield provided an unexpected attacking threat from left-back.

Joe Healy's long-range effort was beaten away by keeper Rhys Taylor before Zach Fagan had an effort cleared off the line and Penny then saw his shot come back off the upright.

Artistide Bassele met Harry Beautyman's corner but his header was expertly tipped over by the busy Taylor, who then gathered Beautyman's deflected effort.

Macclesfield were fortunate not to collect a red card just before half-time as Alex Grant escaped with just a caution for a shocking challenge on Bassele.

Welling keeper Jon Henly was called into action straight after the break to deny Scott Barrow's effort at the far post.

But thereafter it was Welling that continued to press and create the better chances. Bassele headed wide at the near post, Fyfield's cross-shot was turned behind and Michael Chambers' effort was deflected wide for a corner.

Substitute Malachi Hudson dragged his shot wide late on and Welling nearly snatched a stoppage-time winner when Chambers' header from Beautyman's corner hit the crossbar.