Antrim survived a late comeback from London to claim the spoils in the final outing of the Division Four campaign at Erin's Own Cargin.
Despite promotion being a reach too far, the Saffrons made hard-work of 14-man London in Toome on Sunday afternoon.
The hosts started the stronger and had a firm control of proceedings leading London by five at the break.
First half performances from Pat Shivers and Dominic McEnhill helped the Saffrons on the way, with the latter striking two terrific two-pointed efforts inside the opening 15 minutes of play.
The Glensmen had an early goal chance but some great defensive blocking from the traveller's prevented Ryan McQuillan finding the net.
Late addition Niall Burns earned his worth with a couple of great scores amongst crowded areas to maintain the Antrim lead as the half tailed and despite scores from Shay Rafter and Joshua Obahor the away side seemed to struggle to gather any momentum.
Shortly before the half-time whistle, London were awarded a short-range free but prior to taking an off the ball incident occurred when Ciaran Diver lashed out at Kavan Keenan resulting in a red card.
Despite Longford being reduced to 14-men just before the half's end, Antrim struggled to cope with the second half spirit of the Exiles.
A late counter attack goal from the away side courtesy of substitute Nathan Feeney gave the Exiles hope to kick-on for the victory after the forward drilled his effort low and beyond John McNabb in the Antrim net.
Joe McGill’s late scoring flurry of two-pointers cut Antrim’s lead to just the minimum as the game wained.
Ronan Boyle struck a late point between the posts which saw the hosts edge out an uncomfortable victory as their campaign came to an end but neither side managed to avail of promotion.
Antrim: John McNabb; John Morgan, Joseph Finnegan, Kavan Keenan; Eoghan McCabe (C), Peter Healy, Niall Burns 0-3; Paddy McAleer, Eunan Walsh; Tiernan McCormack 0-2, Ronan Boyle 0-1; Ryan McQuillan 0-2, Pat Shivers 0-4 (0-2F), Dominic McEnhill 0-6 (0-1f, TPF, TP)
Subs: Adam Loughran on for Ryan McQuillan, Tomas McCann on for Patrick Finnegan, Tom Shivers on for Ronan Boyle, James McAuley on for Peter Healy
London: Andy Walsh; Aidan McLoughlin, Matt Moynihan, Sean O'Donoghue; Conor Goggin, Conal Gallagher 0-2, Conor O'Donohue; Liam Gallagher (C), Liam Murphy; Josh Obahor 0-1, Shay Rafter, Ciaran Diver; Jim Davis, Joe McGill 0-8 (0-2F, 2xTP, Kristian Healy 0-1
Subs: Nathan Feeney 1-0 on for Nathan McElwaine, Finbar Crowley on for Aidan McLoughlin, Liam Crowley on for Conor Goggin
