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Eastbourne Borough, secured three vital points with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Dover Athletic, with Pemi Aderoju converting two penalties alone in the first half for Tommy Widdrington’s side, as they remain in the relegation zone, but now sit just three points from safety
Elsewhere, an 102nd minute winner from Kaan Bennett saw Lewes defeat Welling United 1-0, to move The Rooks within four points off the playoffs, with Crowborough Athletic also earning all three points after beating Erith Town 2-0.
Lastly for the football, a strong first half performance from Jarvis Brook was enough to secure their victory in a tight 3-2 clash with an inform Arunde side, to move themselves up into ninth.
Finally in the men’s rugby, Heathfield & Waldron came out on top in their match against Crowborough, winning 19-5 meaning they end 2025 fifth in the standings, as Uckfield completed the weekends fixtures as they produced a great 22-12 victory over second in their league Hove 2nd’s.
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