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Sussex Cricket were finally able to secure their survival in the County Championship, after Day 2 of their season finale against Worcestershire, reaching the 300 run target they needed to confirm their safety, and finished the day's action in control, trailing by 43 runs with only four wickets intact for the visitors, with John Simpson impressing, managing an unbeaten 129 runs.

Over to football, with Lewes confirming that their fixture away to Chichester City this weekend has been postponed, following a fatal head injury suffered by Chichester’s Billy Vigar last weekend in their match with Wingate & Finchley. 

Elsewhere, AFC Uckfield Town will be hoping to maintain their improved form when they welcome bottom of the league Copthorne to The Oaks, as Jarvis Brook travel to face Reigate Priory.

In the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield are away to Copthorne 2nd’s in the first round of the Montgomery Cup, while Ridgewood play at home against Ringmer 3rd’s, as Barcombe welcome Horsted Keynes in the Somerville Cup.

Lastly in the men’s, Nutley will host Cuckfield Town 2nd’s, as Maresfield Village play at home against Marle Place Wanderers, with Hartfield preparing to host Plumpton Athletic. 

While in the women’s football on Sunday, Lewes are carrying on in the FA National League Cup, where The Rooks will host Worthing, looking to make it three wins from three in their group.

Finally in men’s rugby, Newick are in the quarter finals of the Sussex RFU Salver Cup, and they wil travel to face Hastings & Bexhill 2nd’s.