Crowborough Athletic moved up to seventh place in the table after a two-nil home victory over Alfold.
However it was another disappointing day for AFC Uckfield Town, as they went down to a three-one defeat at Loxwood.
In the Mid Sussex League, Ridgewood lost two-one at Ditchling. Newick won an amazing game at Portslade by six goals to four. Barcombe beat Nutley three-one, while Fletching lost four-one at Burgess Hill Rhinos and Hartfield were beaten three-nil at Athletico Shrublands.
Elsewhere, in cup competitions, Jarvis Brook were five-one winners against Rustington. Plumpton beat Royal Earlswood Reserves three-one, but Rotherfield lost four-one at Bosham
In the Isthmian Premier Division, Lewes’s play-off hopes suffered a setback with a two-nil defeat at Aveley.
There was disappointment too for Brighton and Hove Albion, as they conceded the only goal in the 88th minute against Fulham at the Amex Stadium.
For local rugby, Uckfield moved up to third place after a narrow 27-24 victory at local rivals Burgess Hill. Meanwhile, there was a good win for Crowborough, who overcame Thanet Wanderers by 33 points to seven.
Merry Christmas from ESCC
Female Fallow Deer rescued and released near Rushlake Green.
Consultation
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
