The Hornets secured their second National League South victory of the season on Tuesday night in their derby with Borough, who are still seeking their first league win.
Jack Brivio’s bullet header on 58 minutes gave the hosts the lead, before Reece Myles-Meekums coolly slotted home Horsham’s second just four minutes later.
The result moves the Hornets up to 16th in the National League South, while the Sports remain mired to the bottom of the table.
Horsham travel to 12th-placed Maidstone United, and Borough entertain fifth-placed Hemel Hempstead Town this Saturday.
See pictures by John Lines from Tuesday’s Sussex derby on this page and those linked – and watch out for match reaction from both camps in the West Sussex County Times and Eastbourne Herald, and on this website, in the week.
1. Horsham FC overcome winless Eastbourne Borough to take Sussex derby spoils - the match in pictures
An excellent all-round midweek display saw Horsham FC take Sussex bragging rights in a 2-0 home win over beleaguered Eastbourne Borough Photo: John Lines
2. Horsham FC overcome winless Eastbourne Borough to take Sussex derby spoils - the match in pictures
An excellent all-round midweek display saw Horsham FC take Sussex bragging rights in a 2-0 home win over beleaguered Eastbourne Borough Photo: John Lines
3. Horsham FC overcome winless Eastbourne Borough to take Sussex derby spoils - the match in pictures
An excellent all-round midweek display saw Horsham FC take Sussex bragging rights in a 2-0 home win over beleaguered Eastbourne Borough Photo: John Lines
4. Horsham FC overcome winless Eastbourne Borough to take Sussex derby spoils - the match in pictures
An excellent all-round midweek display saw Horsham FC take Sussex bragging rights in a 2-0 home win over beleaguered Eastbourne Borough Photo: John Lines