In the weekend’s local football, a dramatic 95th minute winner gave AFC Uckfield Town a crucial two-one victory over Horsham YMCA at the Oaks.
Uckfield were reduced to ten men midway through the second half.
A first-half penalty was enough to give Crowborough Athletic a one-nil win at bottom-of-the-table Roffey.
In the Southern Combination League, Jarvis Brook dropped points for only the second time this season after being held to a goal-less draw at home to Ferring.
In the Mid Sussex League, Rotherfield lost three-two at home to Balcombe. Ridgewood were beaten by the only goal at Crawley Devils. Fletching were five-two winners at Nutley, while Plumpton lost two-nil at home to DCK Reserves.
In a cup match, Barcombe beat Lectern Lights one-nil.
In the Isthmian Premier Division, Lewes were held to a one-all draw at home to Billericay.
There was a great result for Lewes’s ladies team, who trounced Cardiff six-one to reach the quarter-final of the Women’s FA Cup. Brighton’s ladies are also through after a five-nil win over Coventry United.
For local rugby, Uckfield suffered a narrow 31-29 defeat at Haywards Heath. But there was a good win for Crowborough, who beat Cranbrook by 39 points to 15.
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
