Hassocks and Haywards Heath Town get early SCFL wins on board

Hassocks began in fine style with a 5-1 win at home to Lingfield in their first game on Saturday.

On the same day, Haywards Heath Town played out a 0-0 draw with East Grinstead Town at the Hanbury.

The Robins’ win will have delighted boss James Westlake, keen to do well again this season after relegation at the end of their sole season in the Isthmian South East.

Morgan Vale (2), Jamie Wilkes, Dan Turner and Jack Troak got the goals and Hassocks were five up well before the end before Lingfield got one back.

There was nothing to separate Heath and the relegated Wasps, who – along with Hassocks – are among several sides tipped as promotion contenders.

There was a second round of games in the division on Monday and Tuesday night.

Heath were away to AFC Varndeanians – at Peacehaven – on Monday and got their win tally up and running for the season with a 2-1 victory.

Sam Remfry and Lukas Franzen-Jones got the goals in the first half before Heath withstood a Varndeanians fightback.

Hassocks were at home again on Tuesday, Newhaven the visitors – but the Robins slipped up, losing 2-1 with Wilkes the scorer.

The two sides are in FA Cup action at the weekend – Hassocks host Sevenoaks on Saturday and Heath go to Little Common on Sunday.