Priory finished 27 points behind Premier Division champions Preston Nomads and one ahead of third-placed Eastbourne.

Hastings were due to entertain East Grinstead at Horntye Park Sports Complex on Saturday, while Nomads were scheduled to host Eastbourne.

Jason Finch's Priory side played some fantastic cricket during the summer and won its final five completed matches, but two or three disappointing displays cost them the title.

Spinner Mick Glazier, who took 35 wickets with a best of 7-87, received the player of the year award at a very lively club presentation evening on Saturday.

Bexhill had to settle for fifth place in Division Two after their final day derby at home to basement boys Sidley fell foul of Friday's heavy rain.

But the seconds of Bexhill were crowned champions of 2nd XI Division Two and will join the likes of Priory in Division One next season.

Final standings – Premier Division (all played 19 matches): Preston Nomads 392pts, Hastings Priory 365, Eastbourne 364, Brighton & Hove 300, Cuckfield 295, Three Bridges 293, East Grinstead 277, Horsham 260, Chichester Priory Park 219, Stirlands 212.

Division 2 (all played 18 matches): Lewes Priory 368, Haywards Heath 354, Littlehampton 328, Roffey 323, Bexhill 321, Pulborough 287, St James's Montefiore 282, Worthing 272, Steyning 236, Sidley 144.