Stansted were made to work hard to get the win against an organised Ilford team.
Clear cut chances were few during the game but the Visitors had good early opportunities when Carl Mullings and Paul Clayton both had good headed chances and Jack Mitchell had a fierce shot well saved by the home keeper.
The only goal of the game came from Jack West when he headed home after 40 minutes.
Ilford created a few second half chances but the visitors dug in to get the win.