Haywards Heath Town ready for next step in FA Cup
Haywards Heath aim to continue their FA Cup adventure on Saturday – but have a tough task ahead of them.
Kev Green’s side earned their place in this weekend’s first qualifying round thanks to a dramatic injury time comeback from 1-0 down to beat Sutton Common Rovers in a preliminary round replay at the Hanbury last Tuesday.
Now step three side Uxbridge – who play in the Southern League Premier South and are currently top – await them.
Green said: “We’re pleased to be in the next round. Uxbirdge are step three opposition who had a good 2025-26 season and got promoted.
"We’ve been having a look at them to see what’s what but it’s a big tie for the club and we’re looking forward to it.”
In the SCFL Premier, Heath continued their good start with a 1-0 home win over Lingfield on Saturday thanks to an Ousmane Dansoko goal.
On the same day, Hassocks were involved in an amazng 4-4 draw at Lingfield.
On Monday, Heath were impressive in winning 5-1 at Newhaven, while the Robins were held to a 0-0 draw away to AFC Varndeanians.
Hassocks host Billingshurst on Saturday.