Ashdown Radio Sports Review

The latest local sports news from across the area

Eastbourne Borough conceded in the 91st minute as they fell to a 2-1 loss against Farnborough, with the defeat meaning Tommy Widdrington’s side see their gap to safety extend to seven points. 

Elsewhere, a first half Danny Bassett penalty helped Lewes secure a 1-0 win over St Albans to leapfrog their opponents and move into eleventh place, while Crowborough Athletic earned a convincing 3-1 victory against East Grinstead.

While in the Southern Combinations league, AFC Uckfield Town saw their match with Goldaming Town postponed, as was Jarvis Brook’s fixture with AFC Walcountians.

In the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield also saw their match called off, while Buxted drew 3-3 with Willingdon Athletic, with Barcombe remaining third in the league after their 2-2 tie with Eastbourne Athletic.

Lastly in the men’s, Ridgewood exited the Somerville Cup after a 3-0 loss to Wakeham Greens, while in the league Nutley lost 3–1 against Montpellier Villa, as Plumpton Athletic secured a 3-1 victory over AFC Varndeanians 3rd’s.

Over to women’s football, a 90th minute penalty cooly converted by captain Maddie Brant ensured Lewes came back from behind to beat 2-1 Real Bedford.

Finally in men’s rugby, Heathfield & Waldron earned a huge result by beating an inform Deal & Betteshanger 28-13 to move into third above their opponents, as Crowborough claimed a convincing 40-12 victory over Park House, while Uckfield also won well by beating Hellingly 45-5 to climb up to fourth.