Advice needed Bryan Carter and court summons

[roamer]

Hi,
This is my first post and I would be really grateful for any advice. I received a summons from Northampton CC, Bryan Carter on behalf of Egg. I actually picked it up from my old address (wasn't keen to give them new address) but it was dated 31 May, adding to that the 5 days added to date of issue then the 5th is deemed date of service, 14 days to respond and I'm one day too late to respond or am I ? I ask only as on the court website it says (I assumed the above would mean a default judgment)
"The court must set aside judgment if you either send back the acknowledgment of service within the time limit OR put in a defence within the time limit."
As the time limit for the former is 14 days and 28 days for the latter I'm confused. So do I now have a judgment against me or not ? Am I still able to defend this claim ? I originally intended to do so by means I have read about here, CCA request etc and would really welcome any advice I can get about what I do now . Thanks.

[renegotiation]

Phone the court FIRST THING in the morning. Tell them that you are sending them the acknowlegdement of service by special delivery that day and that you only recieved it recently because you were away. After you do that (if the court agrees that you can and I think they will) then you will have time to file your defence. Meanwhile, send a CCA request to Mr. Carter and see what happens. If nothing shows up within 2 days of you having to file a defence then send off your defence form. Post back here tomorrow to confirm that the court have accepted your acknowledgement of service.

[renegotiation]

Any joy mate?

[roamer]

Thanks for advice. Sorry delay in replying but I've done a return trip to Aberdeen in the meantime!
Ok phoned the court today Friday. They suggest I just enter a defense online and explain the circumstances that led to the delay. They say that as of this moment there is no judgment but can't guarantee anything. I guess all I can do now is follow that advice and see what happens. Will send off my CCA request in any event.
Thanks for your help.