The latest local sports results from Ashdown Radio
Eastbourne Borough fell to a 2-1 defeat against Chesham, taking the lead before halftime, but came unstuck in a second half which saw the visiting team awarded two penalties inside five minutes, the latter being the match winner.
In the Southern Combinations Leagues, AFC Uckfield Town conceded in the 87th minute to lose 1-0 to Selsey, while Jarvis Brook’s 2-0 win against East Preston sees them climb back up to fifth.
Over to the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield fell to a 4-0 defeat versus Westfield, while Ridgewood beat Seaford Town 2nd’s 2-0 to progress in the Somerville Cup, with Barcombe moving to the top of their league after a 3-0 victory against Horsted Keynes.
Meanwhile, Buxted secured a promising 4-2 win versus the Cuckfield Rangers 2nd’s, as Nutley earned an emphatic 5-1 win against Polegate Town 2nd’s that moves them up to fourth, with Newick claiming a close 2-1 win away to Cuckfield Town Development.
Lastly in the men’s, Hartfield fell to a 3-1 defeat against Marle Park Wanderers, while Maresfield Village came out the wrong end of an entertaining 6-3 clash with AFC Varndeanians 3rd’s, as Plumpton Athletic narrowly lost 2-1 against Keymer & Hassocks.
Finally in women’s football, Lewes are through to the second round of the FA Women’s Cup after a strong 4-0 victory over Corsham Town.
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