Weekend Sporting Report

In the weekend’s local football, Crowborough Athletic moved into the second round of the national FA Vase

It came after an excellent four-one win at home to Berkshire side Eversley and California.

In Division Two of the Southern Combination League, Jarvis Brook retained top spot following a three-two home win over their nearest rivals Capel.

Turning to the Mid Sussex League, Rotherfield defeated AFC Ringmer four-two.  Nutley were three-two winners over Portslade.  And Fletching recorded their first win of the season with a two-one victory at neighbours Newick.

Elsewhere, Plumpton drew one-all at DCK Reserves.  But there were defeats for Barcombe, Hartfield and Maresfield.

And in cup matches, Ridgewood beat West Hoathly two-one on the Uckfield All-weather pitch, while Buxted lost three-two at Sovereign Saints.

Lewes made it back-to-back wins in the Isthmian Premier Division thanks to a two-nil home win over Margate.  But, it’s now five games without a win for Brighton and Hove Albion after their three-one defeat at Manchester City.

In women’s football, Lewes gained their first of the season yesterday with a two-one victory over Durham.  Meanwhile, Brighton’s ladies lost two-nil at home to Chelsea.

Finally, in local rugby, Crowborough were beaten at Bromley by 57 points to 15.