Local Sports Review - Monday 17th March 2025

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Lewes saw their three game winning streak ended after a heavy 4-0 defeat away to Canvey Islands, with the loss seeing The Rooks drop one position into 13th place.

Elsewhere, one goal from super sub Tom Pearson saw Crowborough Athletic secure another important victory in their playoff fight by beating Roffey 1-0, while AFC Uckfield Town’s first match at The Oaks in 2025 went to plan as they defeated Storrington 2-0, as Jarvis Brook secured a commanding 4-0 win against Southwater.

In the Mid Sussex Leagues, Ridgewood narrowly lost 2-1 against Holland Sports, with Barcombe being defeated 3-0 by Newhaven 2nd’s, as Buxted earned a 3-1 win away against Willingdon Athletic.

Lastly in the men’s, Nutley drew 3-3 with Polegate Town 2nd’s, while Plumpton Athletic came out on top in their clash with Maresfield Village, winning 2-1, as Hartfield made it 13 games unbeaten by beating Hurstpierpoint 3rd’s 3-0, extending their lead in the table up to five points, and with games in hand on the chasing pack.

In the men's rugby, Heathfield & Waldron fell to a narrow 25-22 defeat at home against Ashford, as they now find themselves in sixth, six points behind Crowborough in fourth.

Finally in the women’s rugby, Uckfield suffered a heavy 39-0 defeat away against third in the league Guernsey.