Newhaven got off to the better start and on 23 minutes they were ahead thanks to Billy Oliver who put the ball past United keeper Alieu Secka.
This stirred United into action and on 31 minutes they were level thanks to Charlie Ball, and he was at it again on 36 minutes to make it 2-1 to United.
In the second half United soon took a 3-1 lead when Rhyle Ovenden put the ball in the back of the net.
Newhaven's Tyler Capon pulled one back but United finished the game off on 65 minutes with Callum Barlow making it 4-2.
Eastbourne are six points clear at the top – Newhaven are 11th.
See pictures by Paul Trunfull and Lee Nolan on this page and those linked – and get local football action in the Sussex Express and Eastbourne Herald every Friday.

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Eastbourne United v Newhaven, SCFL Premier Division Photo: Paul Trunfull

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Eastbourne United v Newhaven, SCFL Premier Division Photo: Paul Trunfull

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Eastbourne United v Newhaven, SCFL Premier Division Photo: Paul Trunfull

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Eastbourne United v Newhaven, SCFL Premier Division Photo: Paul Trunfull

