Horsham and Hastings United keep alive Isthmian play-off chances with vital wins

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Horsham and Hastings United recorded crucial wins to keep their Isthmian premier play-off hopes alive – with the Hornets’ victory particularly vital as it came against the side all the chasers need to overhaul.

Dom Di Paola’s side beat fifth-placed Enfield 3-1 at the Camping World Community Stadium with goals from Jack Mazzone, Tom Kavanagh and Charlie Hester-Cook.

Jake Cass replied for the north Londoners but Horsham are now three points off fifth spot, with three to play.

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Also still very much in the hunt for that final play-off spot are Hastings United, who won 4-1 at Potters Bar thanks to an own goall by Dren Hoti and strikes by David Smith, Ben Pope and Sam Adams – all in the second half.

Sam Adams was among the scorers as Hastings won 4-1 at Potters Bar | Picture: Scott WhiteSam Adams was among the scorers as Hastings won 4-1 at Potters Bar | Picture: Scott White
Sam Adams was among the scorers as Hastings won 4-1 at Potters Bar | Picture: Scott White

Gary Elphick’s team, a year after promotion from the Isthmian south east division, are five points off fifth place but have four to play.

Lewes, who drew 3-3 at home to Herne Bay on Friday thanks to goals by Joe Taylor, Ayo Olukoga and Will Salmon, are right in thr hunt too – level on points with Horsham.

Lower down the table and not going up or down this season are Bognor Regis Town, who won 4-0 at Bowers & Pitsea with goals from Danny Howick, Nathan Odokonyero, Sam De St Croix and Florian Kastrati.

Our four Sussex sides in the division are involved in two Easter Monday derbies – Hastings v Horsham is something of a play-off shootout, while Lewes go to Bognor.

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