Weymouth FC find themselves bottom of the National League South after a 3-1 defeat to Oxford City FC at Marsh Lane which saw two goals from Josh Parker.
The Dorset side, who have now lost their last FIVE league games, were second best throughout, registering just THREE shots on target in the 90 minutes.
This unconvincing performance now puts The Terras at the foot of the National League South, with an average of nearly two goals conceded per game.
Meanwhile, the home side, whose win saw them progress to fourth place, continue to show signs of a team challenging for promotion to The National League.
Oxford City playmaker Zac McEachran was the standout player, his silky play and dazzling dribbles ultimately proved too much for the dazed-looking Weymouth defence.
The home side entered the match in far more respectable form, losing only ONCE in their last 10 league games before today.
And this was reflected in their early confidence, the tone being set by the commanding Canice Carroll at the back.
Ross Jenkins' side were first to the majority of the balls, Josh Ashby's engine in top gear in the opening minutes.
The first chance came from Aaron Williams-Bushell, his powerful shot ricocheting off the legs of AFC Bournemouth loanee Chris Francis.
The opening five minutes saw the ball firmly camped in Weymouth's half, their struggling defence finding difficulty to keep the relentless Hoops at bay.
The first set piece was delivered by dead ball specialist Ashby in the eighth minute, whose accurate cross could not be converted into an opening goal.
Veteran Alfie Potter was proving menacing on the right-hand side, thundering two shots towards Zaki Oualah's goal in as many minutes.
However, by minute 12 the away side were growing in assurance, Tom Bearwish appearing energetic on the wing.
The first crucial save, unexpectedly, came from Oualah, the 22-club journeyman parrying Williams-Bushell's low drive behind for a corner kick.
Perhaps the most notable positive for Weymouth in the opening quarter was the bellowing support from the travelling fans, their chants echoing throughout Marsh Lane.
Carroll continuously proved assured at the back, the defender's elegant interception being reminiscent of Zinedine Zidane with his roulette.
Towards the other end, Zac McEachran was his usual silky self, his delicate through ball unfortunate to not be the first assist of the game.
The Oxford native was even more unlucky in the 24th minute, his low cross towards Josh Parker, who cleverly flicked the ball past Oualah, being ruled out for offside.
Williams-Bushell also looked dangerous, the attacking full-back proving a handful for the busy Francis.
Ross Jenkins' side showed no signs of slowing down by the half-hour mark, combined with some effective one-touch play in the middle of the park.
The Hoops again proved unfortunate, Francis bravely clearing Alfie Potter's low driving shot, which looked to have slid past Oualah for the game's opener.
However, Weymouth could not keep their opponents at bay much longer, Parker netting from close range following a pinpoint accurate cross by captain Reece Fleet 10 minutes before halftime.
Parker's opener meant that the Antigua and Barbuda international had scored his 10th of the season in all competitions.
Few could argue that the goal had not been coming, the Hoops proving simply far too dangerous for the Dorset outfit in the first half.
The Terras' first shot did not come until two minutes before halftime, Ahkeem Rose forcing a first, albeit straightforward, save for Ben Dudzinski.
The lead was doubled shortly after, with standout player Carroll heading in from Ashby's corner.
Ashby, who has played over 100 games for The Hoops, has been lauded for his set-piece specialities.
This proved the final noteworthy action before halftime, with Jenkins going into the break the considerably more elated of the two managers.
As for Bob Wilkinson, he saw his side concede their 50th goal in 26 league games.
The Terras' looked to change the outcome of the game with two substitutions at halftime, Tom Blair and Will Dawes making way for Keelan O'Connell and Harvey Slade.
However, it was starter McEachran who proved effective early in the second half, providing an elegant turn in midfield.
The first booking of the game was handed to Fleet seven minutes before the hour mark, for a needless foul near the halfway line
Bradley Ash picked up the second caution three minutes later for a similar offence.
Parker was inches away from adding his second in the 58th minute, his thundering shot ricocheting off the determined post.
An hour had passed, with Wilkinson's side still looking as weak as they did in the first, despite the two tactical changes.
If Carroll and Parker were the key players in the first half, playmaker McEachran was certainly the one to watch in the second.
The number 10 continued to prove difficult to handle in midfield.
However, the Hoops' top scorer was lucky enough to grab his second of the game in the 63rd minute, heading the ball past a dumbfounded Oualah following another pinpoint accurate ball from Ashby.
For the in-form striker, his 11th goal of the season appeared to have shut out any opportunity for the struggling Terras to salvage any sort of comeback.
However, Wilkinson's side did find some consolation, Xander McBurnie tapping in from close range, after the initial parry from Dudzinski.
With 15 minutes to go, the atmosphere inside Marsh Lane suddenly changed, the thought of a comeback being on the mind of tense supporters.
McEachran continued to display traits of a classic playmaker, splitting the befuddled Weymouth defence with a pass outside of the boot.
Six minutes before full time and the home side continued to prove dominant, former Oxford United midfielder Potter falling short of a fourth goal following a powerful run towards the near post.
It was just before stoppage time that the tannoy announced McEachran as the Man-of-the-Match, with few able to argue that it wasn't deserved.
The match ultimately ended 3-1 to the hosts, who remain in contention for promotion to The National League.
As for the visitors, they slump to the bottom of the table, falling victim to a well-oiled Jenkins machine.