Burgess Hill Town will be banking on a happy holiday as a weekend double gives them the chance to build on their steady Isthmian Premier start.

The Hillians host Dartford at Leylands Park tomorrow (Fri Aug 28) evening and go to Whitehawk on Monday afternoon.

A points return of four or six will make it a good first month for Gary Mansell’s men, who have recorded one win and two draws from their opening four league matches.

At Cheshunt on Saturday, they had George Vorster back in the side – the youngster having delighted Hill and their fans by rejoining last week – and went ahead midway through the first half when Shamir Fenelon scored his first goal for the club.

Burgess Hill Town in recent home action v Leatherhead | Picture by George Rawlinson

placeholder image — Burgess Hill Town in recent home action v Leatherhead | Picture by George Rawlinson

Cheshunt levelled in the 78th minute through ex-Hillian Tommy Wood, leaving boss Mansell disappointed his side had taken only one point and not three.

On Monday, the draw for the first qualifying round of the FA Cup gave Hill a tie at home to Isthmian South Central side Jersey Bulls.

It’s scheduled for Saturday, September 5.

Read the first in a new regular series by Colin Bowman looking at all the goings-on at the club.