Bognor hit six in Sussex Cup – Eastbourne Borough and Horsham enjoy away wins

Bognor Regis Town became the third team to reach the Sussex Senior Cup semi-finals on Tuesday night – while Eastbourne Borough and Horsham chalked up impressive league wins on the road.
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The Rocks join Worthing and Brighton U23s in the last four after beating Bexhill 6-1 at Nyewood Lane thanks to goals by Dan Gifford, Nathan Odokonyero, an own goal by Jamie Thoroughgood, Josh McCormick (2) and Calvin Davies.

Tom Vickers scored a lovely consolation goal for Ryan Light’s team, who play two divisions below the Rocks.

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In league action, Eastbourne Borough came from behind to win 2-1 at Taunton – with on-loan Southampton striker Luke Pearce scoring both – in National South.

Rocks fans enjoy a 6-1 win over Bexhill in the Sussex Senior Cup | Picture: Lyn PhillipsRocks fans enjoy a 6-1 win over Bexhill in the Sussex Senior Cup | Picture: Lyn Phillips
Rocks fans enjoy a 6-1 win over Bexhill in the Sussex Senior Cup | Picture: Lyn Phillips

Worthing had to settle for a point in the same division with a 1-1 draw at Chippenham, Mo Dabre their scorer.

In the Isthmian premier, Horsham are up to ninth after second half goals by Charlie Hester-Cook and Harvey Sparks earned a 2-0 win at Brightlingsea.

Chichester City are up to eighth in the Isthmian south east with a 4-1 win over Whitehawk at Oaklands Park – Kaleem Haitham, Connor Cody and Ethan Prichard (2) the scorers.

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Three Bridges overcame Sheppey 4-1 thanks to strikes by Noel Leighton (2), Brannon O'Neill and Michael Wilson but East Grinstead lost 3-0 at home to Cray Valley PM.

Worthing FC in action at Chippenham | Picture: Mike GunnWorthing FC in action at Chippenham | Picture: Mike Gunn
Worthing FC in action at Chippenham | Picture: Mike Gunn

In the SCFL premier there were home wins for Broadbridge Heath, Crowborough, Peacehaven and Hassocks, and in division one Shoreham slipped to a surprise defeat to Selsey – their first reverse in the league this season – while Wick, Epsom, Billingshurst and Forest Row all won.