The latest local sports news from across the area
In football, Eastbourne Borough face a big game as they look to host Bath, with Steve King’s side sat bottom of the league knowing that anything but a win will all but confirm their relegation.
Meanwhile, Lewes will be hoping to move closer to securing their survival as they welcome Canvey Island, with Crowborough Atheltic away against playoff hopefuls Jersey Bulls
In the Southern Combinations, AFC Uckfield Town can make it six games unbeaten in their survival fight as The Oakmen travel to face AFC Walcountians, while Jarvis Brook play at home to Loxwood
Over to the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield will host league leading Crowhurst, as Ridgewood welcome Brighton & Sussex Medical School, while Barcombe play at home to Warlingham in the quarter finals of the Somerville Cup.
Elsewhere, Buxted carry on in the Sussex Junior Challenge Cup and will host BN Dons, as Nutley look to continue their title fight when they visit Polegate Town 2nd’s, while Newick welcome Montpellier Villa AFC.
Lastly in the football, Maresfield Village travel to face league leading Keymer & Hassocks, as Plumpton Athletic play at home to Marle Park Wanderers, with Hartfield away against The View.
Now to the men’s rugby, Crowborough are at home to face the leagues inform side in Old Elthamians, while Heathfield & Waldron travel to play second place Sevenoaks 2nd’s, as Uckfield look to visit Hove 2nd’s
Finally in women’s rugby on Sunday, Heathfield & Waldron are at home against Hammersmith & Fulham, while Uckfield play away to the Worthing Warriors.
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