Weekend Sporting Preview

Sussex saw Day 1 of their County Championship clash with Middlesex called off

It was due to the rain.

With the play for their final fixture of the season aiming to get underway at 10:30 this morning, while the side looks to procure the final four bonus points it needs to secure the Division 2 title.

In other news for Sussex, Nathan McAndrew has been confirmed to return for 2025, with the Australian available in both June and July, and is set to once again feature in the County Championship and the T20 Blast.

Over to football, where Crowborough Athletic are away to Pagham looking to continue their rise up the table, while AFC Uckfield Town return to league action as they visit Banstead Athletic, as Jarvis Brook host a Bosham side they managed to beat 9-0 last weekend.
In the Mid Sussex Leagues, Ridgewood’s search for their first win sees them play at home to Battle Town, with Rotherfield visit second placed Oxted & District.

While in the cups, Barcombe welcome Polegate Town in the Mallings Cup, as two teams enter the Stratford Cup with Buxted visiting Ringmer AFC 3rd’s, and Nutley who host Montpelier Villa 2nd’s, with Maresfield Village at home to Barcombe 2nd’s in the Parsons Cup.

Back to league action now, with Plumpton Athletic hosting Hurstpierpoint 2nd’s, as Newick play at home against Scaynes Hill, while Hartfield welcome Horsted Keynes 2nd’s.

In women’s football this Sunday, Lewes are in the National League Cup at home to Watford, while AFC Uckfield Town travel to face Newhaven.

Lastly in rugby, Heathfield & Waldron are at home to Peacehaven 2nd’s, with Crowborough hosting Dover, as Uckfield welcome Crawley, while Newick face the Horsham Barbarians at home.