Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club celebrated their long-awaited return home in style on another goal-packed Saturday in the Macron Sports Hub Hastings East Sussex League.

After spending a year away from their home ground, Bexhill marked their return with a thrilling 5-3 victory over Battle Town in the Premier Division. Taylor Field struck twice, with Harley Thomas, Simon Walton and Rhys Oliver also finding the net as Bexhill brought Battle’s perfect start to the league campaign to an end.

There was an extraordinary ten-goal encounter at Ninfield, where Sandhurst emerged 6-4 winners. James Found led the way with a hat-trick for the visitors, Alfie Beadle added a brace, and Max Wauling completed the scoring as Sandhurst collected their first league victory of the season.

Rye Town, meanwhile, maintained their 100 per cent start with a 2-1 victory at The Junior Club Tackleway. Charlie Stevens and substitute Samuel Hesmer were on target as Rye made it three league wins from three.

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SC Pass & Move Arrows also enjoyed success on the road, beating Victoria Baptists 2-1, with Joseph Elliott and Brandon Kovacs scoring the Arrows goals. Wadhurst United completed the Premier Division programme with a 2-0 home victory over Sidley United.

In Division One, Little Common II continued their excellent opening to the campaign with a third successive victory, winning 3-0 at Robertsbridge United. Gus Rose scored twice and Jay Abid added the other as Common also recorded a second consecutive clean sheet.

The Junior Club Tackleway II made it back-to-back victories with a 4-1 success over St Leonards Social, for whom Terry Wollen scored the consolation.

Hollington United II were 4-2 winners against Mountfield United. Norman Webb scored both of the Mountfield goals, but the hosts took the points with four of their own.

Herstmonceux enjoyed an emphatic 4-0 victory over Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club II. Calum Nolan and Ylber Doniku both grabbed a brace as Herstmonceux picked up their first league victory of the season.

In Division Two, Ninfield II maintained their unbeaten start with a 2-0 victory at Parkfield, giving them seven points from their opening three matches.

There was nothing to separate SC Pass & Move Arrows II and Northiam 75 in a 2-2 draw. Jack Stretton and James Walker were on target for Arrows, while Brandon Smith and substitute Ashley Kidman replied for Northiam.

It was also 2-2 between Sedlescombe Rangers and Catsfield. Tom Smith and Sean Lennard scored for Sedlescombe, with Ben Newman and Leo Delaney finding the net for Catsfield.

In Division Three, Herstmonceux II continued their superb start to the season with a 4-1 victory over Robertsbridge United II. Tzouliano Metsai, Danial Hodgson, Harvey Puttick and Fenton Webster shared the goals as Herstmonceux made it three wins from three, scoring 14 goals along the way.

Little Common III also enjoyed an excellent afternoon as they returned from Hawkhurst United with a 5-2 victory. Zak Bolton, Rafael Dos Santos, Haiden Roberts, Lewis Wade and substitute Lewis Ransom were all on the scoresheet for Common.

Sedlescombe Rangers II and Hollington United Select shared the points in a 1-1 draw, with Tom Swift scoring for Sedlescombe and Will Spice on target for Hollington.

Finally, Icklesham Casuals dropped their first points of the campaign as they were held 1-1 by Northiam 75 II. Liam Pearson scored for Icklesham, with substitute Leon Evans replying for Northiam.