The latest local sports news from across the area
Eastbourne Borough fell to a 2-0 loss against Salisbury that sees them drop to the bottom of the league table but still just three points from safety.
Elsewhere, Lewes suffered a close 2-1 defeat to Brentwood, while Crowborough Athletic lost 3-0 against AFC Whyteleafe.
In the Southern Combinations, AFC Uckfield Town continued their resurgent form with an end to end 6-4 victory over Oakwood, with Jarvis Brook enjoying a comfortable 4-1 win against Copthorne.
Over to the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield secured a tight 1-0 win against the Cuckfield Rangers, with Ridgewood beating Brighton & Sussex Medical School 3-0 to remain in third, as Barcombe defeated Willingdon Athletic 1-0, while Buxted lost 2-1 to Ringmer AFC 3rd’s.
Meanwhile, Nutley managing a remarkable 13-1 victory against the Soverign Saints 2nd’s, with six goals alone from Ellis Wright, to keep Nutley top of the league, as Newick beat bottom placed Polegate Town 2nd’s 3-1.
Lastly in the men’s, Plumpton Athletic lost to top of their league Southwick 4-1, while Hartfield came out on top in their clash with Maresfield Village, winning 3-2.
Over to women’s football, Lewes fell to a 2-0 loss away to Plymouth Argyle but remain in fifth place, as Eastbourne Borough continued their unbeaten league run with a commanding 4-0 win over Hastings United.
Finally in the men’s rugby, Crowborough secured a 25-7 victory against Dover, while Heathfield & Waldron suffered a 43-12 defeat by league leading Old Elthamians, as Uckfield came out on top in their clash with Worthing 3rd’s, winning 53-31.
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