The latest sports news from across the area
Eastbourne Borough left with a point after scoring in the 94th minute to draw 2-2 with Bath City, although the result means Steve King’s side remain bottom of the league, 12 points from safety with five to play.
Meanwhile, Lewes also rescued a point in the 90th minute as they held Canvey Island to a 2-2 draw, with Crowborough Atheltic suffering a heavy 6-1 loss to the Jersey Bulls.
In the Southern Combinations, AFC Uckfield Town saw their unbeaten run end after a 2-1 defeat against AFC Walcountians, while Jarvis Brook secured a convincing 4-0 win versus Loxwood.
Over to the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield drew 0-0 with league leading Crowhurst, while Barcombe progressed to the semi finals of the Somerville Cup by beating Warlingham 2-0, as Buxted exited the Sussex Junior Challenge Cup on penalties to BN Dons.
Meanwhile, Nutley maintained their title challenge with a dominant 6-0 win against Polegate Town 2nd’s to temporarily move into first place, while Newick fell to a 2-1 loss to Montpellier Villa AFC.
Lastly in the football, Maresfield Village suffered a heavy 8-1 defeat to top of the standings Keymer & Hassocks, as Plumpton Athletic narrowly lost 2-1 to Marle Park Wanderers, with Hartfield securing all three points in an end to end 6-5 match with The View.
Finally in the men’s rugby, Crowborough fell to a 35-7 loss to league leading Old Elthamians, while Heathfield & Waldron secured an impressive 39-31 win against second place Sevenoaks 2nd’s, as Uckfield lost 50-17 against Hove 2nd’s.
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