Weekend Local Sporting Report

Crowborough and Lewes did well!

A second half penalty from Danny Bessett helped Lewes secure a point in their 1-1 clash with Chatham Town, as they remain third in the table.

Crowborough Athletic carried on their good form as they thrashed Loxwood 6-0 to move up to fourth, while AFC Uckfield Town suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Arundel, as Jarvis Brook progressed into the Division 2 Challenge Cup Semi Finals by beating the St Francis Rangers 3-0.

In the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield claimed their first win in the league by beating Ridgewood 3-1, while Barcombe came out on top in a end to end match, as they defeated Club Des Iles 8-4.

Buxted exited the Sussex CFA Junior Cup on penalties against Angmering Saturday, drawing 2-2 in regular time before their 4-5 defeat in the shootout, as Nutley were held to a 2-2 draw with AFC Hurst in the league.

Lastly in the men’s, Newick came out on top in their clash with Maresfield Village, winning 6-1 in the Parson's Cup, while Plumpton Athletic beat Hurstpierpoint 2nd’s 2-1 to claim their first victory in the league, as Hartfield made it four wins from four as they comfortably dispatched Willingdon Athletic 2nd’s 5-0.

Finally in women’s football, Lewes are through in the FA Women’s Cup on penalties, drawing 1-1 with Dulwich Hamlet in regular time, before Sydney Schreimaier scored the winning penalty for The Rooks, as AFC Uckfield Town narrowly lost against Ringmer AFC 2-1.