Little Common boss delight with 3-2 victories… Bexhill United keep winning

Common won 3-2 at home to Crowborough last weekend and by the same score at Loxwood on Tuesday to sit 11th in the table.

It was also a good week for Bexhill, whose latest win lifted them to seventh.

Common boss Russell Eldridge said: “It’s been a good week picking up maximum points from two games.

Little Common and Crowborough gain wins.

"Saturday against Crowborough we made the perfect start scoring so early. We rode our luck at times but caused them problems with balls in the box.

"Two well-taken goals extended our lead and appeared to take the game away from them but a couple of lapses in concentration let them back in - but we held strong to collect a well-earned three points.

"This was followed by a long trip to Loxwood where in the first half we were sloppy and gifted them a two-goal lead despite creating chances.

"Credit to the group to show character in the second half to fight back and claim the points. After the first goal we didn’t look back and pushed on for the equaliser and winner.

"The challenge for the group now is to find and keep the consistency so we continue to add points to our tally and finish as high as we can.

"It’s looking a bit disjointed because of the varying games that teams have played but we’ll continue to focus on ourselves to be the best we can be in every game."

Bexhill boss Ryan Light was pleased with the Pirates’ 2-0 win at AFC Uckfield.

After a goalless first half Bexhill took things up a gear in the second period and sub Jamie Thoroughgood popped up at the far post to stab home in the 71st minute.A few minutes later a sublime chip over the stranded keeper from 30 yards by Evan Archibald wrapped it up.

Light said: “It was a pleasing win as It’s not the easiest of places to visit – they are a young side that dont stop running and really make you work hard for the three points.

"We are in a good place at the moment and we’re playing with a bit of confidence.”

Common go to Hassocks tomorrow, Bexhill host Steyning.