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Sussex Cricket have announced that five players will be departing the club when their contracts expire at the end of the season, with the big talking point being Sussex Academy graduate Archie Lenham, who ends his time at the club having made 59 appearances in all competitions.

In football, Crowborough Athletic are back in the FA Trophy, as The Crows look to play at home against Sittingbourne in the second qualifying round, while AFC Uckfield prepare to host Mile Oak, as Rotherfield visit Crowhurst, who sit one place above them in the standings. 

Meanwhile, Buxted will face Barcombe at home, with Ridgewood looking to continue their strong start to the season when they play away against Rotherfield 2nd’s.

Lastly in the men’s, two teams are in the first round of the Stratford Cup, starting with Nutley who will travel to face the Cuckfield Rangers 2nd’s, as Newick visit the Gatwick Warriors, while in the league Plumpton Athletic are hosting Ansty FC 2nd’s, as Maresfield Village play away against Southwick.

Looking at women's football now, Lewes are at home against Plymouth on Sunday , with the two teams sitting level on points after the opening four league games, as The Rooks will look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season last time out, and climb up from fourth in the standings.

Finally in women’s rugby, Heathfield & Waldron are getting their season underway tomorrow, as they travel to face Hampstead.