Matches off - again: Rains hits another weekend of Sussex football

Rain has again played havoc with the weekend’s local football – the latest in a series of Saturdays when numoerous games have fallen victim to waterlogged pitches.
By Steve Bone
Published 18th Nov 2023, 11:43 BST
Updated 18th Nov 2023, 12:15 BST
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It’s been a miserable few weeks for football fans and players – not to mention groundsmen – and today (Sat Nov 18) followed a depressing trend.

Bognor Regis Town have had a number of games called off lately and their FA Trophy tie with South Park (Reigate) was ruled out because of a waterlogged pitch at Nyewood Lane. They will try again on Wednesday night.

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Matches off in the Isthmian premier division incliuded Lancing’s visit to East Grinstead and Broadbridge Heath’s trip to Horndean.

Waterlogged pitches were the story of the day again this weekend | Library pictureWaterlogged pitches were the story of the day again this weekend | Library picture
Waterlogged pitches were the story of the day again this weekend | Library picture

Numerous Southern Combination League matches were also called off – among them Shoreham v Little Common, Crawley Down Gatwick v Pagham, Saltdean v Crowborough, Bexhill v Steyning, Godalming v Seaford Town, Billingshurst v Wick, Banstead v Worthing Utd, Alfold v Roffey, Selsey v Dorking B, Jarvis Brook v Capel, Rottingdean v Rustington, Hailsham v Southwater and Brighton Electricity v Bosham.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of matches off – check with the host club before attending if you are unsure.

Related topics:Bognor Regis TownSussexFA Trophy