In the weekend’s local football, there was disappointment for Crowborough Athletic
Crowborough were knocked out of the FA Vase after a two-one defeat at home to Stansfeld. Crowborough took the lead just before half-time, only for the visitors to score twice in the last five minutes to snatch victory.
In the Southern Combination League, top-of-the-table Jarvis Brook won four-one at Worthing Town.
Meanwhile, in the Mid Sussex League, Buxted lost six-one at Ditchling and Fletching went down five-one at Eastbourne Rangers Reserves. Newick drew one-all at Lectern Lights, while Barcombe were three-one winners at Burgess Hill Rhinos.
There was a good win for Uckfield United, as they trounced Peacehaven and Telscombe’s third team six-one, while Plumpton beat Fairfield five-nil.
Elsewhere, in cup matches, there were wins for Rotherfield and Ridgewood, but defeat for Nutley.
In the Isthmian Premier Division, Lewes had to settle for a point in a goal-less draw at home to Cray Wanderers. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, despite taking a first-minute lead, Brighton and Hove Albion lost two-one to Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium yesterday.
It was a good weekend for our main local rugby teams. Uckfield beat local rivals Burgess Hill by 21 points to 10. And Crowborough moved off the bottom of the table, following a 35-10 victory over Thanet Wanderers.
For local horse racing fans, there’s a meeting at Plumpton this afternoon – the first race is due off at twenty to one.
Merry Christmas from ESCC
Female Fallow Deer rescued and released near Rushlake Green.
Consultation
Weekend Sporting Preview
Merry Christmas to residents from Wealden District Council
Public urged to report roads in need of repair
Veterans Facing Isolation and Loneliness
Beacon Academy Christmas Carol Concert
