Trio of defeats maintains gloom

In Division 1, Worthing United, despite the renewed presence of inspirational captain Steve Pickles, delivered their worst performance all season in a 3-0 defeat by Eastbourne United Association. United had previously won twice and drawn.

In Division 2, Lancing fell 1-0 to a Warren Sweetman penalty on the hour against rivals Broadbridge Heath, the former club of Lancers' manager since January, Martin Gander. That was a second successive defeat for Lancing.

And Storrington slumped 4-1 at home to Sidlesham to record their fifth straight defeat in a run conceding 23 goals.

Division 1: Chichester 2, Oakwood 2; Crowborough 3, Rye 1; Eastbourne Tn 2, Arundel 0; Hailsham 2, Selsey 2; Hassocks 2, East Preston 2; Littlehampton 0, Shoreham 1; Sidley 0, Whitehawk 2; Wick 0, Three Bridges 1; Worthing Utd 0, Eastbourne UA 3.

United are seven points from safety but with at least two games more already played.

Div 2: Crawley Down 3, Seaford 1; East Grinstead 0, Steyning 2; Lancing 0, Broadbridge Heth 1; Peacehaven 2, Midhurst 1; St Francis 0, Pagham 1; Storrington 1, Sidlesham 4; Weladen 0, Southwick 2; Westfield 3, Lingfield 0.

Storrington have fallen to join Lancing in the last two places above the relegation spots. Lancing are five points behind Swans with two games in hand.

Div 3: Bexhill 5, Bosham 1; Hurstpierpoint 0, Forest 3; Little Common 2, Loxwood 2; Rottingdean Vill 1, Ifield 2; Rustington 6, Uckfield 2.

Vernon-Wentworth Cup, 4th round: S.Bersted 3, Newhaven 1.

Get the Herald for more details on these results and to see how these clubs got on in their now crucial midweek games on Tuesday.