Friday 16 December 2016
Billingshurst FC 7 vs. 2 Ringmer FC - 10 December 2016 - RFC 1ST X1 - Ringmer Football Club
Billingshurst FC 7 vs. 2 Ringmer FC - 10 December 2016 - RFC 1ST X1 - Ringmer Football Club: Depleted by unavailability, an understrength and quickly dispirited Ringmer side collapsed to the hands of their similarly lowly but considerably more rampant opponents Billingshurst, in a damaging defeat in a typical six-pointer in which they would’...
LEAGUE ROUNDUP 10th December 2016
By Anthony Scott
It’s as you were at the top of the Premier Division table in the Macron Store Southern Combination Football League after the top five all won in the latest round of fixtures.
Shoreham continue to lead the way by five points after a convincing 4-0 win against Loxwood. Joe Keehan, Tom Burton, Rob O’Toole and Richard Greenfield got the goals for the Mussels at Middle Road.
Haywards Heath Town are their nearest challengers, and ahead of their match on Tuesday night, the Blues saw off Newhaven at Hanbury Park. Trevor McCreadie and Alex Laing were on target in the second half to give Shaun Saunders’ side a 2-0 win.
However, it was third place Pagham who were the biggest winners of the day – romping to a 6-1 win away at Worthing United. Kieron Pamment scored a first half hat-trick to put the Lions in the driving seat, before a treble from Ryan Morey in the second period sealed a big win for Mark Bennett’s men at Lyons Way. Paul Elliott grabbed a consolation for United late on.
After losing out in a ten goal thriller last week, Crawley Down returned to winning ways with an emphatic 4-1 win at home to Arundel. Oli Leslie scored a hat-trick for the Anvils after Michael Belli had opened the scoring, with Rory Biggs scoring late on for the visitors’ consolation.
Eastbourne Town’s upturn in fortune continued with a 3-1 win at AFC Uckfield Town. Aaron Capon, Jason Taylor and Evan Archibald got the goals for John Lambert’s men at the Oaks.
Wick missed the chance to move out of the bottom three after failing to hold on to a 2-0 lead at home to Horsham YMCA. Joe Gromett scored twice for the hosts, who were two goals up on the hour, but only for Sam Schaaf and then Guy Harding to earn YM a share of the points at Crabtree Park.
An improving Lancing side picked up a surprise win at Broadbridge Heath. Nana Baah and Lewis Finney scored for the visitors as they won 2-1 at the Leisure Centre, with Stuart Chester scoring late on for Heath.
Chichester City keep close taps on the top three after they saw off struggling Littlehampton Town. Jack Lee, Jamie Horncastle, Keiran Hartley and Ellis Martin got the goals for Chi at Oaklands Park as they won 4-0.
Eastbourne United made it back-to-back wins after seeing off a brave effort from Hailsham Town at the Oval. Martin Mutungi cancelled out Adam Davidson’s effort as the sides went in on level terms, only for the hosts to turn the screw after the break. Bailo Camara, Liam Baitup and Max Hollobone were all on target as United ran out 4-2 winners, with Billy Crittenden scoring late on for the visitors.
Elsewhere, Josh Marshall got the only goal as Peacehaven & Telscombe won 1-0 at home to Hassocks.
In Division One, first hosted second as Little Common welcomed Saltdean United to the Recreation Ground. It was the Tigers who went ahead in the first half, as a header went in off the post, but only for Common to respond in style in the second period. Wes Tate drew Russell Eldridge’s side level, before Saltdean went down to ten men after a second bookable offence by a defender. Despite that, it was the visitors who went closest to regaining the lead as Andy McDowell saw his effort come back off the post, but Little Common went on to win it five minutes from time. Jamie Crone was released inside the area, and he rounded the keeper to give the hosts a great win.
They are three points clear of Mile Oak, who leapfrog Saltdean into second on goal difference, after they beat Lingfield. Enzo Benn scored twice, including a late winner, for the hosts as they won 2-1.
Langney Wanderers’ revival under Andy Goodchild continued after they came from behind to win emphatically at St. Francis Rangers. Rhys White gave Rangers a fourth minute lead, only for the visitors to respond in great style. Nathan Crabb scored a hat-trick with further goals from Josh Elliot-Noye, Shane Saunders, Ashley Jarvis and Wayne Wilkinson as Wanderers won 8-1 at the Colwell Ground.
Third-bottom hosted bottom in what looked a big game prior to kick off as Ringmer made the trip to Billingshurst. However, it was the hosts who picked up only their third win of the season in surprising style. Patrick O’Sullivan scored a hat-trick, with Enobong Idiong, Harry Bowles, Sean Culley and Elliot Hawkes all on target as Billingshurst won 7-2, leaving Ringmer bottom of the table.
East Preston lost ground on those sides above them after slipping to a surprise defeat at home to Storrington. Joe Warner got the only goal of the game as the Swans won 1-0 at the Lashmar.
Steyning Town missed the chance to move into the top three after they were held by AFC Varndeanians. In a real topsy-turvy affair at the Shooting Field, Matt Waterman’s hat-trick proved enough to earn the visitors a point. However, Steyning will be pleased with a point after coming from behind twice with Charlie Romain and a Craig Knowles brace earning them a 3-3 draw.
Morgan Forry scored twice for Selsey as they won 5-1 at Oakwood. Joe Manners, Joseph Clarke and Tom Groom were also on target for the visitors at Tinsley Lane.
David Pugh grabbed a brace in Seaford Town’s 3-1 win at home to Southwick. George Rudwick was also on target at The Crouch as the visitors picked up their fifth win of the season.
In the division’s other game, Midhurst & Easebourne won 2-1 at Bexhill United, with Drew Greenall on target for the hosts.
There was a slightly reduced fixture list in Division Two due to the Intermediate Cup, and Sidlesham made the most of it as they reduced the gap to Bosham to just two points.
Callum Dowdell, Tom Bayley, Tom Kelly, Dan Bassil and Callum Litterick got the goals for the Sids as they won 5-1 at bottom of the table Ferring.
Rottingdean Village came from two goals down to earn a point at Upper Beeding. Tim Tapscott’s opener was cancelled out by Jack Doe as the teams went in level at the break. Jamie Rowland and Nat Rowland then put the hosts 3-1 up on the hour, but Rottingdean battled back to earn a point. Doe scored his second, before Jack McDowells’ late equaliser.
Declan Jenkins scored twice for Worthing Town Leisure as they beat Clymping, 4-1. Rossi Kaye opened the scoring at Palentine Park, with Steve Kirkham also on target for the hosts.
Trevor Wilson, Karl Gumbrell, Aaron Blackwell and Simon Whitney were all on target for Montpelier Villa as they won 4-0 at home to Alfold, whilst Chris Darwin, Kerry Hardwell and Regan Miles scored for Rustington as they saw off Cowfold, 3-0, in the division’s other game.
Stevenson Leaves Rooks for EP
Stevenson Leaves Rooks for EP: Southern Combination League Division One club East Preston have announced the signing of Ollie Stevenson from Ryman League Division One South side Lewes.
Monday 5 December 2016
SCFL DIVISION 1 ROUND UP 03/12/16
In Division One, Little Common lead the way on goal difference after an eventful win against AFC Varndeanians at Little Common
Rec. Fred Barker gave the visitors the lead inside a minute, but the hosts bounced back to lead 3-1 after just ten minutes with
Adam Smith, Jamie Crone and Lewis Hole on target. However, the sides went into the break on level terms with Charles Young
and Med Shaker scoring for Ryan Gayler’s side. Despite the six goals in the first half, only one followed in the second – with Wes
Tate scoring the decisive goal in a 4-3 win for the hosts.
They replace Saltdean at the top after they were held to a draw at Southwick. Andy McDowell scored against his former club for
the Tigers, but they could only manage a 1-1 draw.
There were eight goals at the Caburn, where Ringmer stay bottom after earning a point against Mile Oak, but only after blowing
a 3-0 lead. Ringmer opened with a goal from Tom Shelley after only 13 minutes followed a minute later with a goal from Ebou Jallow with his first goal for the club which put Ringmer in control, only for Michael Gould and
Enzo Benn goals to make it 3-2. Steve Jackson then made it 4-2 to the hosts, but Oak responded with Joe Benn and Ben Symes
on target to make it 4-4 and share the spoils.
There was also a come-back at the Sports Pavilion, where Lingfield came from 3-1 down to win at home against Bexhill United.
After Sam Bell’s early effort, Corey Wheeler and a brace from Wayne Giles saw the Pirates go 3-1 up midway through the second
period. However, the hosts battled back, with Bell and a brace from Aaron Stead helping them to a 5-3 win.
Joe Warner and Ross Fraser both scored twice as Storrington won narrowly against St. Francis Rangers. Despite a brace from
Rhys White, Rangers couldn’t quite do enough to earn a point, with the hosts winning 4-3.
Langney Wanderers’ revival under Andy Goodchild continued after a 4-0 win against Billingshurst. Nathan Crabb, Shane
Saunders, Tristan Jarvis and Ben Saber were all on target at Shinewater for Wanderers.
Steyning Town stay in third spot despite being held to a goalless draw at Midhurst & Easebourne, whilst Tom Lyne’s effort saw
East Preston stay in fifth after a 1-0 win against Oakwood at The Lashmar.
Rec. Fred Barker gave the visitors the lead inside a minute, but the hosts bounced back to lead 3-1 after just ten minutes with
Adam Smith, Jamie Crone and Lewis Hole on target. However, the sides went into the break on level terms with Charles Young
and Med Shaker scoring for Ryan Gayler’s side. Despite the six goals in the first half, only one followed in the second – with Wes
Tate scoring the decisive goal in a 4-3 win for the hosts.
They replace Saltdean at the top after they were held to a draw at Southwick. Andy McDowell scored against his former club for
the Tigers, but they could only manage a 1-1 draw.
There were eight goals at the Caburn, where Ringmer stay bottom after earning a point against Mile Oak, but only after blowing
a 3-0 lead. Ringmer opened with a goal from Tom Shelley after only 13 minutes followed a minute later with a goal from Ebou Jallow with his first goal for the club which put Ringmer in control, only for Michael Gould and
Enzo Benn goals to make it 3-2. Steve Jackson then made it 4-2 to the hosts, but Oak responded with Joe Benn and Ben Symes
on target to make it 4-4 and share the spoils.
There was also a come-back at the Sports Pavilion, where Lingfield came from 3-1 down to win at home against Bexhill United.
After Sam Bell’s early effort, Corey Wheeler and a brace from Wayne Giles saw the Pirates go 3-1 up midway through the second
period. However, the hosts battled back, with Bell and a brace from Aaron Stead helping them to a 5-3 win.
Joe Warner and Ross Fraser both scored twice as Storrington won narrowly against St. Francis Rangers. Despite a brace from
Rhys White, Rangers couldn’t quite do enough to earn a point, with the hosts winning 4-3.
Langney Wanderers’ revival under Andy Goodchild continued after a 4-0 win against Billingshurst. Nathan Crabb, Shane
Saunders, Tristan Jarvis and Ben Saber were all on target at Shinewater for Wanderers.
Steyning Town stay in third spot despite being held to a goalless draw at Midhurst & Easebourne, whilst Tom Lyne’s effort saw
East Preston stay in fifth after a 1-0 win against Oakwood at The Lashmar.
Ringmer FC 4 vs. 4 Mile Oak FC - 3 December 2016 - RFC 1ST X1 - Ringmer Football Club
Ringmer FC 4 vs. 4 Mile Oak FC - 3 December 2016 - RFC 1ST X1 - Ringmer Football Club: Despite a stunning first-half attacking performance from a well-drilled and much-improved Ringmer side, as well as an early contender for goal of the season, Read full report by Will Hugall
Tuesday 22 November 2016
Ringmer FC vs. Langney Wanderers FC - 19 November 2016 - RFC 1ST X1 - Ringmer Football Club
Ringmer FC vs. Langney Wanderers FC - 19 November 2016 - RFC 1ST X1 - Ringmer Football Club: A stunning first goal of Ash Bailey’s managerial reign and an outstanding hat-trick hero display from Langney Wanderers striker Paul Rogers were overshadowed by an inconsistent referee and a shocking late abandonment, reports Will Hugall.
SCFL League Round Up - 19/11/2016
Shoreham extended their lead at the top of the Macron Store Southern Combination Football League Premier after brushing aside AFC Uckfield Town.
Tom Burton scored a hat-trick for the Mussels in a 6-0 win, with Richard Greenfield, an own goal and Joe Keehan rounding off a comfortable win for the hosts at Middle Road.
Their lead at the top is now five points after Pagham fell to a last-gasp defeat at home to Eastbourne Town.
Kieron Pamment twice put the Lions ahead after Jason Taylor’s equaliser, before Evan Archibald made it 2-2 with thirteen minutes to go. However, it was John Lambert’s side who went on to win – with Adebola Sotoyinbo scoring in the seventh minute of stoppage time to win it 3-2 at Nyetimber Lane.
Haywards Heath Town are two points behind the top two after a comfortable win at Crabtree Park. Trevor McCreadie and Alex Laing both scored twice away at Wick, with Jamie Weston completing the scoring in a 5-1 win.
Peacehaven & Telscombe moved out of the bottom three for the first time since early August after a 5-2 win against Crawley Down Gatwick. Josh Marshall scored twice for the Magpies at the Sports Park, with Curtis Ford, Ellis Cowd and Marcus Allen also on target. Sam Cane and Oli Leslie were on the scoresheet for visitors Crawley, but it was in vein.
Worthing United picked up their first point under new manager Simon Funnell after late drama against Broadbridge Heath at Lyons Way. Frank Foster had given the Mavericks the lead early on, only for Scott Weller to draw the Bears level at the break. Jake Holmes then looked to have given Broadbridge Heath the points with a strike three minutes from time, but Matt Hards struck in the last few moments to earn a point.
Michael Wood struck twice inside the first seven minutes as Loxwood won 4-2 against Littlehampton Town. Cecil Jee and Clyde Jacques were also on target in the win, with George Gaskin scoring twice for the visitors at Plaistow Road.
Chichester City move above Eastbourne United up to fourth after winning at the Oval. Josh Clack scored a brace for Miles Rutherford’s men, with Scott Jones and Jake Gale also on target in a 4-1 win.
Elliott Wood, Scott Taylor, Ryan Knight and Lee Robinson were all on target as Newhaven won at Horsham YMCA by the same scoreline, whilst Michael Death scored either side of the break for Hassocks in a 2-0 win over Arundel at the Beacon.
In the division’s other game, Alex Fair scored the winner as Lancing won 2-1 at bottom of the table Hailsham Town. Billy Crittenden had earlier cancelled out Lewis Finney’s opener.
Saltdean United’s lead at the top of the Division One table has been cut to four points after they were held at Oakwood. Alfie Slark cancelled out Andy McDowell’s opener as Oakwood earned a surprise point at Tinsley Lane.
Little Common are up to second after a late winner at Southwick. Dean Smith cancelled out Wes Tate’s opener on the hour, before Tate scored his second just two minutes from time to earn the visitors all three points.
Steyning Town missed the chance to go a point behind Saltdean after they lost at home to Lingfield. After a goalless first half, Matt Gates opened the scoring before Nathan Hull’s brace sealed a 3-0 win at the Shooting Field.
Bexhill United picked up a 4-1 win away at an improving Seaford Town. William Trickett scored twice for the Pirates, with Gordon Cuddington and Kyle Holden also on target.
Selsey continue their upturn in form after a 4-2 win against Mile Oak. Morgan Forry scored twice for the hosts, with an own goal and James Parsons also on target at the Bunn Leisure Stadium.
Elsewhere, Nick Tilley’s late goal saw Billingshurst earn a point against Storrington. After falling behind to Paul White’s early goal, the Swans responded in the second half with Matt Searle and Josh Warner goals putting them ahead. With three minutes to go, Tilley struck to earn the hosts a point.
AFC Varndeanians and St. Francis Rangers played out a goalless draw, whilst the game between Ringmer and Langney Wanderers was abandoned after 85 minutes due to a waterlogged pitch.
In Division Two, Bosham still lead the way by five points after a narrow win against Lancing United. James Colinese scored with just seven minutes to go to give the unbeaten leaders a 1-0 win at Walton Lane.
Sidlesham remain second after a 4-0 win against Westfield. Tom Bayley scored twice for the Sids, with Tom Jefkins and Callum Dowdell also on target in the win.
Jarvis Brook stay third despite drawing their fifth game of the season at Montpelier Villa. Kieran Thomas cancelled out Trevor Wilson’s opener for the hosts in a 1-1 draw at Sussex University.
Steve Kirkham scored a hat-trick for Worthing Town Leisure as they beat Rottingdean Village, 5-3. Rossi Kaye and Declan Jenkins were also on target as the visitors won their fourth game of the season.
Elsewhere, Ferring’s woes continue after Clymping won 7-1 at the Glebelands. Tom Foxon scored a hat-trick, with Charles Lowdell bagging a brace. Samuel Leggatt and Ryan Stevens were also on target.
In the division’s other game, Duncan Barnes got the only goal for Rustington as they won 1-0 at Upper Beeding.
Tom Burton scored a hat-trick for the Mussels in a 6-0 win, with Richard Greenfield, an own goal and Joe Keehan rounding off a comfortable win for the hosts at Middle Road.
Their lead at the top is now five points after Pagham fell to a last-gasp defeat at home to Eastbourne Town.
Kieron Pamment twice put the Lions ahead after Jason Taylor’s equaliser, before Evan Archibald made it 2-2 with thirteen minutes to go. However, it was John Lambert’s side who went on to win – with Adebola Sotoyinbo scoring in the seventh minute of stoppage time to win it 3-2 at Nyetimber Lane.
Haywards Heath Town are two points behind the top two after a comfortable win at Crabtree Park. Trevor McCreadie and Alex Laing both scored twice away at Wick, with Jamie Weston completing the scoring in a 5-1 win.
Peacehaven & Telscombe moved out of the bottom three for the first time since early August after a 5-2 win against Crawley Down Gatwick. Josh Marshall scored twice for the Magpies at the Sports Park, with Curtis Ford, Ellis Cowd and Marcus Allen also on target. Sam Cane and Oli Leslie were on the scoresheet for visitors Crawley, but it was in vein.
Worthing United picked up their first point under new manager Simon Funnell after late drama against Broadbridge Heath at Lyons Way. Frank Foster had given the Mavericks the lead early on, only for Scott Weller to draw the Bears level at the break. Jake Holmes then looked to have given Broadbridge Heath the points with a strike three minutes from time, but Matt Hards struck in the last few moments to earn a point.
Michael Wood struck twice inside the first seven minutes as Loxwood won 4-2 against Littlehampton Town. Cecil Jee and Clyde Jacques were also on target in the win, with George Gaskin scoring twice for the visitors at Plaistow Road.
Chichester City move above Eastbourne United up to fourth after winning at the Oval. Josh Clack scored a brace for Miles Rutherford’s men, with Scott Jones and Jake Gale also on target in a 4-1 win.
Elliott Wood, Scott Taylor, Ryan Knight and Lee Robinson were all on target as Newhaven won at Horsham YMCA by the same scoreline, whilst Michael Death scored either side of the break for Hassocks in a 2-0 win over Arundel at the Beacon.
In the division’s other game, Alex Fair scored the winner as Lancing won 2-1 at bottom of the table Hailsham Town. Billy Crittenden had earlier cancelled out Lewis Finney’s opener.
Saltdean United’s lead at the top of the Division One table has been cut to four points after they were held at Oakwood. Alfie Slark cancelled out Andy McDowell’s opener as Oakwood earned a surprise point at Tinsley Lane.
Little Common are up to second after a late winner at Southwick. Dean Smith cancelled out Wes Tate’s opener on the hour, before Tate scored his second just two minutes from time to earn the visitors all three points.
Steyning Town missed the chance to go a point behind Saltdean after they lost at home to Lingfield. After a goalless first half, Matt Gates opened the scoring before Nathan Hull’s brace sealed a 3-0 win at the Shooting Field.
Bexhill United picked up a 4-1 win away at an improving Seaford Town. William Trickett scored twice for the Pirates, with Gordon Cuddington and Kyle Holden also on target.
Selsey continue their upturn in form after a 4-2 win against Mile Oak. Morgan Forry scored twice for the hosts, with an own goal and James Parsons also on target at the Bunn Leisure Stadium.
Elsewhere, Nick Tilley’s late goal saw Billingshurst earn a point against Storrington. After falling behind to Paul White’s early goal, the Swans responded in the second half with Matt Searle and Josh Warner goals putting them ahead. With three minutes to go, Tilley struck to earn the hosts a point.
AFC Varndeanians and St. Francis Rangers played out a goalless draw, whilst the game between Ringmer and Langney Wanderers was abandoned after 85 minutes due to a waterlogged pitch.
In Division Two, Bosham still lead the way by five points after a narrow win against Lancing United. James Colinese scored with just seven minutes to go to give the unbeaten leaders a 1-0 win at Walton Lane.
Sidlesham remain second after a 4-0 win against Westfield. Tom Bayley scored twice for the Sids, with Tom Jefkins and Callum Dowdell also on target in the win.
Jarvis Brook stay third despite drawing their fifth game of the season at Montpelier Villa. Kieran Thomas cancelled out Trevor Wilson’s opener for the hosts in a 1-1 draw at Sussex University.
Steve Kirkham scored a hat-trick for Worthing Town Leisure as they beat Rottingdean Village, 5-3. Rossi Kaye and Declan Jenkins were also on target as the visitors won their fourth game of the season.
Elsewhere, Ferring’s woes continue after Clymping won 7-1 at the Glebelands. Tom Foxon scored a hat-trick, with Charles Lowdell bagging a brace. Samuel Leggatt and Ryan Stevens were also on target.
In the division’s other game, Duncan Barnes got the only goal for Rustington as they won 1-0 at Upper Beeding.
Thursday 17 November 2016
Hailsham Move for Johnstone
Hailsham Move for Johnstone: Popular midfielder TC Johnstone has left Macron Stores Southern Combination League Premier Division club Peacehaven & Telscombe.
Funnell Takes On New Challenge
Funnell Takes On New Challenge: Simon Funnell is looking forward to the challenge ahead after being named qas the new manager of Southern Combination League Premier Division club Worthing United.
League Round Up 12th November 2016
By Anthony Scott
Saturday’s Buildbase FA Vase Second Round ties saw three sides from the Macron Store Southern Combination Football League progress to Monday’s draw.
Eastbourne Town, Horsham YMCA and Newhaven all progressed to round three, whilst there were narrow defeats for both Eastbourne United and Haywards Heath Town.
Peter Buckland’s YM side picked up the stand-out result at Culver Road. Whilst it was not really a shock they beat Lancing, the 7-1 scoreline was certainly of note. Matt Crane, Matt Simpson and Ash Dugdale saw the visitors go into the break 3-0 up. However, the Gorings Mead outfit were far from finished, with Sam Schaaf, Max Howell, Nick Sullivan and then Dave Brown goals making it a bad day at the office for John Sharman’s men.
Lee Robinson’s stoppage time effort gave Newhaven a 2-1 win against Ascot United at Culver Road. Scott Taylor’s penalty on the hour gave the Dockers the lead, only for the Hellenic League side to draw level within ten minutes. With extra time looming, Robinson fired in to give the hosts a narrow win.
Eastbourne Town will be hoping to take their FA Vase form into the league after beating Ashford United at the Saffrons. After going behind to the Southern Counties East League leaders, Ethan Strevett draw Town level at the break, before Dan Bolwell fired in twenty minutes from time to give John Lambert’s side victory.
However, neighbours Eastbourne United were not to have the same luck against SCEFL opposition, with Crowborough Athletic winning at the Oval. Peter Featherstone was in the wrong place at the wrong time, with his own goal five minutes from time giving the visitors a narrow win.
Haywards Heath Town’s road to Wembley came to an abrupt halt at Bedfont Sports. A goal either side of half-time for the hosts proved decisive, with the Blues missing their chances away at Combined Counties Premier opposition.
The tie between Chichester City and Canterbury City fell victim to the overnight rain, and was postponed.
There were three matches in the Premier Division of the Southern Combination Football League, with George Gaskin marking his return to Littlehampton Town with a hat-trick as they beat Hailsham Town. Jack Cole and Ben Gray were also on target for the Golds in a 5-3 win over bottom of the table Hailsham, who had Matthew Rodrigues-Barbosa score a brace.
Simon Funnell’s first game in charge of Worthing United didn’t go to plan as AFC Uckfield won their first game in thirteen games. Terry Payne gave the Oaks an early lead, before two goals in as many second half minutes from Dominic Clarke and Richie Welch saw the hosts run out 3-0 winners.
3-0 was also the scoreline at Mill Road, where Loxwood ran out winners at Arundel. Three goals in a five minute period in the second half proved decisive, with Charlie Pitcher and a brace from Michael Wood giving the Magpies victory.
Broadbridge Heath’s home match against Wick was postponed with a waterlogged pitch at the Leisure Centre.
It proved to be an entertaining afternoon in Division One, with the top two at the start of the day both losing.
However, Saltdean United remain top despite a 4-0 reverse at local rivals Mile Oak. Joe Benn scored twice, with further goals from Joe Hall and Eric Wedge-Bull giving the hosts a big win and condemning Saltdean to only their second defeat of the season.
East Preston drop to fourth after losing a nine-goal thriller with Steyning Town, who move up to take second spot. Tom Lyne cancelled out Ross Adams’ opener in the opening twenty minutes, before the visitors took control. Chad Milner, Lewis Levoi, Craig Knowles and Adams were all on target as the Barrowmen made it 5-1 at the Lashmar, before the hosts came back into the game. Despite a brace from Dan Huet and Lee Mottershead’s effort, Town hang on to win 5-4.
Third-bottom travelled to fourth-bottom as AFC Varndeanians welcomed Billingshurst to the Withdean Stadium, where fans were given a treat on a rainy day, with an eight goal thriller. Harry Magee and Dale Beesley saw the hosts go 2-0 up at the break, only for a brace from Nick Tilley to put the visitors level on the hour. Josh Newman restored Varndeanians’ lead, but Craig Grantham drew Hurst level into the last ten minutes. Mohamed Koroma looked to have scored the winner as the hosts took the lead for a third time, only for Pat Sullivan to score even later to earn Billingshurst a point in a 4-4 draw.
Little Common stay fifth despite a 6-0 rout against Ringmer. Wes Tate and Zac McEniry both scored twice for the hosts, who also had Adam Smith and Jamie Crone on target at Little Common Rec.
Wayne Wilkinson and Nathan Crabb both scored twice for Langney Wanderers, who returned to winning ways with a 5-3 victory at Midhurst & Easebourne. Shane Saunders was also on target for the visitors, whilst goals from Joel Stevens, Lawrence Hyde and Lewis Hamilton proved to be in vain for the Stags.
Clive Piller scored a hat-trick for Oakwood as they tore apart Southwick at Old Barn Way. Jordan Maze and Jack Nourse goals added the misery for the hosts, with Mark Gibert’s side winning 5-1.
Elsewhere, Morgan Forry and Toby Lempriere goals cancelled out Mark Barnard and Rory Woolston efforts as Selsey twice battled back to earn a point at Lingfield in a 2-2 draw.
In the division’s other game, Joe Warner scored twice for Storrington as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Bexhill United. Drew Greenall had given the hosts the lead at the Polegrove.
There was one postponement in Division One, with St. Francis Rangers’ match at home to Seaford Town falling foul to the weather.
Due to the Sussex FA Intermediate Cup, there were only two Division Two matches played. Sam Leggatt scored a hat-trick for Clymping as they beat Alfold, 5-2. Charles Lowdell and Ryan Stevens were also on target in the win at the Village Hall.
In the division’s other game, Rustington scored six second half goals to see off Ferring, 8-0. Aaron Turek and Carl Bennett both scored twice, with Jordan Curtis scoring a hat-trick. Oliver Rowland completed the scoring at the Glebelands.
Saturday’s Buildbase FA Vase Second Round ties saw three sides from the Macron Store Southern Combination Football League progress to Monday’s draw.
Eastbourne Town, Horsham YMCA and Newhaven all progressed to round three, whilst there were narrow defeats for both Eastbourne United and Haywards Heath Town.
Peter Buckland’s YM side picked up the stand-out result at Culver Road. Whilst it was not really a shock they beat Lancing, the 7-1 scoreline was certainly of note. Matt Crane, Matt Simpson and Ash Dugdale saw the visitors go into the break 3-0 up. However, the Gorings Mead outfit were far from finished, with Sam Schaaf, Max Howell, Nick Sullivan and then Dave Brown goals making it a bad day at the office for John Sharman’s men.
Lee Robinson’s stoppage time effort gave Newhaven a 2-1 win against Ascot United at Culver Road. Scott Taylor’s penalty on the hour gave the Dockers the lead, only for the Hellenic League side to draw level within ten minutes. With extra time looming, Robinson fired in to give the hosts a narrow win.
Eastbourne Town will be hoping to take their FA Vase form into the league after beating Ashford United at the Saffrons. After going behind to the Southern Counties East League leaders, Ethan Strevett draw Town level at the break, before Dan Bolwell fired in twenty minutes from time to give John Lambert’s side victory.
However, neighbours Eastbourne United were not to have the same luck against SCEFL opposition, with Crowborough Athletic winning at the Oval. Peter Featherstone was in the wrong place at the wrong time, with his own goal five minutes from time giving the visitors a narrow win.
Haywards Heath Town’s road to Wembley came to an abrupt halt at Bedfont Sports. A goal either side of half-time for the hosts proved decisive, with the Blues missing their chances away at Combined Counties Premier opposition.
The tie between Chichester City and Canterbury City fell victim to the overnight rain, and was postponed.
There were three matches in the Premier Division of the Southern Combination Football League, with George Gaskin marking his return to Littlehampton Town with a hat-trick as they beat Hailsham Town. Jack Cole and Ben Gray were also on target for the Golds in a 5-3 win over bottom of the table Hailsham, who had Matthew Rodrigues-Barbosa score a brace.
Simon Funnell’s first game in charge of Worthing United didn’t go to plan as AFC Uckfield won their first game in thirteen games. Terry Payne gave the Oaks an early lead, before two goals in as many second half minutes from Dominic Clarke and Richie Welch saw the hosts run out 3-0 winners.
3-0 was also the scoreline at Mill Road, where Loxwood ran out winners at Arundel. Three goals in a five minute period in the second half proved decisive, with Charlie Pitcher and a brace from Michael Wood giving the Magpies victory.
Broadbridge Heath’s home match against Wick was postponed with a waterlogged pitch at the Leisure Centre.
It proved to be an entertaining afternoon in Division One, with the top two at the start of the day both losing.
However, Saltdean United remain top despite a 4-0 reverse at local rivals Mile Oak. Joe Benn scored twice, with further goals from Joe Hall and Eric Wedge-Bull giving the hosts a big win and condemning Saltdean to only their second defeat of the season.
East Preston drop to fourth after losing a nine-goal thriller with Steyning Town, who move up to take second spot. Tom Lyne cancelled out Ross Adams’ opener in the opening twenty minutes, before the visitors took control. Chad Milner, Lewis Levoi, Craig Knowles and Adams were all on target as the Barrowmen made it 5-1 at the Lashmar, before the hosts came back into the game. Despite a brace from Dan Huet and Lee Mottershead’s effort, Town hang on to win 5-4.
Third-bottom travelled to fourth-bottom as AFC Varndeanians welcomed Billingshurst to the Withdean Stadium, where fans were given a treat on a rainy day, with an eight goal thriller. Harry Magee and Dale Beesley saw the hosts go 2-0 up at the break, only for a brace from Nick Tilley to put the visitors level on the hour. Josh Newman restored Varndeanians’ lead, but Craig Grantham drew Hurst level into the last ten minutes. Mohamed Koroma looked to have scored the winner as the hosts took the lead for a third time, only for Pat Sullivan to score even later to earn Billingshurst a point in a 4-4 draw.
Little Common stay fifth despite a 6-0 rout against Ringmer. Wes Tate and Zac McEniry both scored twice for the hosts, who also had Adam Smith and Jamie Crone on target at Little Common Rec.
Wayne Wilkinson and Nathan Crabb both scored twice for Langney Wanderers, who returned to winning ways with a 5-3 victory at Midhurst & Easebourne. Shane Saunders was also on target for the visitors, whilst goals from Joel Stevens, Lawrence Hyde and Lewis Hamilton proved to be in vain for the Stags.
Clive Piller scored a hat-trick for Oakwood as they tore apart Southwick at Old Barn Way. Jordan Maze and Jack Nourse goals added the misery for the hosts, with Mark Gibert’s side winning 5-1.
Elsewhere, Morgan Forry and Toby Lempriere goals cancelled out Mark Barnard and Rory Woolston efforts as Selsey twice battled back to earn a point at Lingfield in a 2-2 draw.
In the division’s other game, Joe Warner scored twice for Storrington as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Bexhill United. Drew Greenall had given the hosts the lead at the Polegrove.
There was one postponement in Division One, with St. Francis Rangers’ match at home to Seaford Town falling foul to the weather.
Due to the Sussex FA Intermediate Cup, there were only two Division Two matches played. Sam Leggatt scored a hat-trick for Clymping as they beat Alfold, 5-2. Charles Lowdell and Ryan Stevens were also on target in the win at the Village Hall.
In the division’s other game, Rustington scored six second half goals to see off Ferring, 8-0. Aaron Turek and Carl Bennett both scored twice, with Jordan Curtis scoring a hat-trick. Oliver Rowland completed the scoring at the Glebelands.
Little Common FC 6 vs. 0 Ringmer FC - 12 November 2016 - RFC 1ST X1 - Ringmer Football Club
Little Common FC 6 vs. 0 Ringmer FC - 12 November 2016 - RFC 1ST X1 - Ringmer Football Club: An increasingly poor Ringmer performance did nothing to counteract the most proficient attack in the league in an embarrassing thrashing to the hands of an often wasteful Little Common side on a problematically slick, rain-soaked surface, reports Wil...
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