Burgess Hill Town and Hassocks back on track – Haywards Heath Town take six points from six

It’s been a decent week for Mid Sussex’s senior local football teams – with Burgess Hill Town and Hassocks returning to winning ways and Haywards Heath having a perfect week in their quest for a play-off place.
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Burgess Hill Town pushed Isthmian South East leaders Ramsgate all the way but ended 2-1 losers at Leylands Park on Saturday. Dan Perry scored for Hill.

Gary Mansell’s team got back to winning ways with a 3-0 home win over Ashford on Tuesday, with Jay Beckford, Reece Hallard and Perry the scorers.

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That puts Hill 13th in the table ahead of Saturday’s visit to East Grinstead.

Dan Perry celebrates after scoring for Burgess Hill Town v Ramsgate | Picture: Chris NealDan Perry celebrates after scoring for Burgess Hill Town v Ramsgate | Picture: Chris Neal
Dan Perry celebrates after scoring for Burgess Hill Town v Ramsgate | Picture: Chris Neal

Haywards Heath’s push for an SCFL Premier play-off place was revived with a 5-1 win over AFC Uckfield on Saturday.

Darius Goldsmith, Hayden Skerry (2), Emmanuel Abudiore and Liam Benson netted.

An Abudiore double saw Heath beat Pagham 2-0 on Tuesday.

Heath are sixth in the table – with sides who finish second to fifth all going into the play-offs to bid for a second step four promotion spot.

The Hillians on their way to victory over Ashford on Tuesday night | Picture: Chris NealThe Hillians on their way to victory over Ashford on Tuesday night | Picture: Chris Neal
The Hillians on their way to victory over Ashford on Tuesday night | Picture: Chris Neal
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Heath are six points behind fith place and go to Lingfield on Saturday trying to bridge the gap.

Hassocks won 3-0 at Midhurst on Tuesday night.

The Robins said on X: “What a win. We become only the second team to leave the Rotherfield with three league points this season, defeating Midhurst & Easebourne 3-0 … goals from Super Pat Harding, tall striker Jamie Wilkes and the Tractor Boy Sean Stephenson.”

Hassocks are fourth in the SCFL premier and host Crawley Down Gatwick on Saturday.