By Mike McCaffrey The Problem Of Micro Shin Pads Remember when shin pads actually protected and covered your shins? They weren’t glamourous, probably resembling more like cricket pads then shin pads back then, but these days it seems like many players are wearing glorified bits of cardboard. Micro shin pads, the tiny, barely-there guards that…
Eastbourne Borough have lost just once in their last 9 National League South matches, 7 clean sheets in a row for Adam Murray’s men to keep them in play-off contention. Worthing are unbeaten in their last 7 league games, of which 5 contain clean sheets, ahead of Tuesday night’s trip to Chippenham Town. Lewes have…
By Mike McCaffrey Non-league football in Sussex is the beating heart of our local sports culture and community. It’s where passion for the game thrives, from the die-hard players giving their all every weekend to the loyal fans on the touchlines. But recently and before, there’s been a growing problem that’s impossible to ignore. In…
A selection of pictures from Whitehawk’s 4-1 Isthmian Premier Division win over relegation rivals Cheshunt at the weekend courtesy of Andy Schofield. You can follow Andy here on X. You can view the full album from the game here.
Crawley Down Gatwick’s historic Isuzu FA Vase run ended on Saturday afternoon at the hands of Combined Counties play-off chasers Fleet Town. The Hampshire side turned around a half time deficit and could have come away with a more resounding victory but for some dogged home defending in the second half. Having seen the tie…
Copthorne suffered a blow in their quest to move away from the Southern Combination Division One relegation zone after suffering a home defeat on Saturday. Copthorne came into the match in 18th position whilst Oakwood were 16th in this battle for survival. The venue was the Fusion Aviation Stadium at Horsham for this close encounter….
Leaders Hassocks strengthened their grip at the top of the Southern Combination Premier Division with victory in Tuesday’s quick re-arranged fixture. After two games without a win against fellow top five contenders the Robins returned to winning ways at Crabtree Park to hold an eleven point lead over Roffey. The opening exchanges were fairly even,…
The draw for the 5th round was made on Monday afternoon and the tie affecting our one remaining team is as follows: Walsham-le-Willows or Whitstable Town vs Crawley Down Gatwick or Fleet Town Tie to be played on Saturday 1st February. Winners receive £2,250. Losers receive £725.
Lancing moved further clear of the Isthmian South East Division relegation zone with a second win in three league games. With only three games surviving in the league and four overall in Sussex the Lancers took full advantage to head seven points away from the bottom four. Despite the low temperatures overnight, the morning and…
The draw for the semi-finals was made on Saturday evening and the ties are as follows: Littlehampton Town vs Eastbourne Borough Brighton & Hove Albion Under 21’s/Whitehawk vs Horsham. Ties to be played on Tues 25th Feb and Tues 11th March at Culver Road.
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