King runs rule over potential Eastbourne Borough recruits
It’s early days – but Eastbourne Borough’s 2026-27 season is starting to fall into place.
An early trial game has been declared a success, the first friendlies have been arranged and the Sports know who their 23 Isthmian Premier rivals will be.
Boss Steve King pronounced himself well pleased with what he saw in a lively and well-contested full-scale friendly behind closed doors at Priory Lane last Saturday.
Some cracking goals were scored and a number of players made a strong impression.
On the friendlies front, Borough will begin with a trip to face SCFL Premier side Haywards Heath Town on Tuesday, July 14 (7.30pm) then go to Dover Athletic on Saturday, July 18. They will visit Tonbridge Angels on Tuesday, July 28 (7.45pm).
Last week’s FA publication of non-league line-ups confirmed Borough in the Isthmian Premier, along with: AFC Whyteleafe, Aveley, Brentwood, Burgess Hill, Carshalton, Chatham, Cheshunt, Cray Wanderers, Dartford, Dulwich, Enfield, Leatherhead, Lewes, Maldon & Tiptree, Ramsgate, St Albans, Stanway Rovers, Three Bridges, Welling, Whitehawk and Wingate & Finchley.