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Eastbourne Borough face their first home fixture since the return of Tommy Widdrington as manager when they face a midtable Chesham United.

While big news for Lewes, as they announced the return of Craig Nelson as manager, having left the team in the summer to join National League South side Tonbridge Angels, before departing at the end of September, while Nelson will have to wait until Tuesday for his first game back, when the side face Cheshunt at the Dripping Pan.

In the Southern Combinations Leagues, AFC Uckfield Town are at home against a midtable Selsey, with Jarvis Brook hosting the sit directly above in the standings, East Preston.

Over to the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield will welcome Westfield, while Ridgewood look to visit Seaford Town 2nd’s in the first round of the Somerville Cup, with Barcombe away to bottom of the league Horsted Keynes.

Meanwhile, Buxted are at home to the Cuckfield Rangers 2nd’s, as Nutley host last in their league Polegate Town 2nd’s, with Newick travelling to face Cuckfield Town Development.

Lastly in the men’s, Hartfield will welcome Marle Park Wanderers, while Maresfield Village visit AFC Varndeanians 3rd’s, as Plumpton Athletic play at home against third in the standings Keymer & Hassocks. 

And finally in women’s football on Sunday, Lewes are back in the FA Women’s Cup as The Rooks prepare to host Wiltshire based Corsham Town, while Eastbourne Borough travel to play Ashmount Leigh, looking to make it seven league wins on the bounce.