Goals from Adam Boyes and Graham Kelly ensured Brackley lost for the first time in November, writes Tom Feaheny.
“We didn't deserve to get a win and that was disappointing, they took their chances well and I can only really congratulate them on the victory," Wilkin said.
"The group had an off day and we knew that Avenue would be a tough game, they are in the play-off places for a reason.
"In this league you will always face a test and that proved to be the case for us, we didn't help ourselves though with the lack of clear chances."
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