Weekend Local Sporting Report

Lewes are out of the FA Trophy after their 2-0 defeat at home against AFC Totton,

Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin breaking the deadlock for the away side early in the second half.

Crowborough Athletic were held to a 1-1 draw against Peacehaven & Telscombe and now sit seventh in the league, while AFC Uckfield Town's strong defence helped them beat Selsey 1-0, as Jarvis Brook grabbed an important late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Rustington that sees them remain top of Division 2.

In the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield drew 2-2 away to Tunbridge Wells 2nd’s with supersub Archie Russell bagging a brace, as Ridgewood fell to a 3-0 loss against the Crawley Devils, while Buxted are through in the Somerville Cup after defeating Horsted Keynes 3-2.

Nutley suffered a heavy 7-3 defeat away to Portslade Athletic, while Newick managed a crucial win as they beat top of the table Scaynes Hill 2-1, as they now move just a point behind their opposition but with two games still in hand.

Lastly in the men’s, Maresfield Village are also impressing with their 2-1 win versus Hurstpierpoint 2nd’s seeing them climb into third place, while Hartfield’s winning streak has ended as they were held to a 3-3 draw against AFC Varndeanians 3rd’s.

And in women’s football, Lewes made it three wins on the bounce after beating AFC Wimbledon 2-0 as they now find themselves fifth in the standings, while AFC Uckfield Town fell to a 2-0 defeat to their division leaders in The View.

Finally in rugby, Heathfield & Waldron have fallen to fourth in the table after losing their important clash with Bromley 31-21, as Crowborough were narrowly defeated 29-27 by Deal & Betteshanger, while Uckfield extended their lead in the league after beating second place Pulborough 41-10.