Ebbsfleet United manager Josh Wright reacts to 2-2 draw at Chelmsford City as his side finally catch up on their postponed games

Ebbsfleet manager Josh Wright praised his players as they finally caught up with their league programme on Monday night.

The Fleet earned a creditable point at Chelmsford thanks to a brace from Finlay Barnes in National League South.

They sit top of the table having suffered only one defeat in the first 16 games, a run of matches that only started in early September.

After collecting a point at draw specialists Chelmsford, Wright said: “We know it's a tough place to come as we know they're a decent side.

“They've got some very good individuals and a lot of quality on their top line. They're big and strong up top, they run all day and we had to handle that - and we did.

“That's a credit to the boys because on the whole, barring the odd little moment, they did play smart tonight. To come away from home on the back of a 6-0 last Tuesday night, a really gritty performance Saturday to get the 1-0 over the line, to have only one more body available in terms of numbers…come on, let's put some credit on these boys.

“You talk about dig deep and they've done that. Any point, especially away from home, is a good point. You have to respect it, especially on a Monday night.”

Wright wasn’t pleased with the two goals conceded – the timing of the first just a minute after Barnes put them ahead. Then the second goal came after the Fleet’s goal kick failed to beat the press.

“That was the annoying thing with the second goal, because I really honed in on it at half-time, about it's not a night to invite any pressure or any mistakes,” said the Fleet boss.

“We got it wrong, starting from the goal kick, and we've conceded a shocking goal. We've given them two goals.

“Chelmsford are a very strong side in this division. They're very