it was a bad day at the office for AFC Uckfield Town, as they crashed to a six-one defeat at high-flying Newhaven
Uckfield are back in action tomorrow evening when they host Lingfield – kick-off at the Oaks is at 7.30 pm.
Meanwhile, Crowborough Athletic moved up to seventh place in the table after an excellent four-one win over Peacehaven and Telscombe. Crowborough also play tomorrow evening, as they visit league leaders Crawley Down Gatwick.
In the Mid Sussex League, Ridgewood lost four-nil at home to top-of-the-table Oxted and District. Plumpton were three-nil winners over Lectern Lights Reserves, while Hartfield beat Oxted and District’s ‘A’ team two-one.
In cup competitions, Jarvis Brook beat Westfield three-one. Rotherfield defeated Barnham Trojans by the only goal, and Barcombe won three-two at Crawley United.
Elsewhere, there were defeats for Nutley, Fletching and Maresfield.
In the Isthmian Premier Division, Lewes’s play-off hopes were boosted by a comfortable three-nil victory over Kingstonian. And in the Premier League, another late goal gave Brighton and Hove Albion a one-nil win over Bournemouth at the Amex Stadium.
In women’s football, Lewes were beaten four-nil at home to Birmingham City, while Brighton’s ladies drew one-all with Aston Villa.
In local rugby, Uckfield beat local rivals Lewes by 33 points to 17. Meanwhile, Crowborough went down to a narrow defeat by 20 points to 18 against Heathfield and Waldron.
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
