Lewes face the Isthmian Premier Division’s only winless club as they travel to 18th-placed Cheshunt this weekend.

The Rooks will feel much better after an impressive 3-0 midweek victory over Carshalton Athletic, having failed to win their three previous matches.

After last week’s FA Cup exit, Craig Nelson’s side suffered a gutting 3-2 defeat at Chatham Town, with three second-half goals from the Chats turning around a 2-0 half-time lead.

They were much more consistent on Tuesday night, with goals from new signing Harry Mills, in-form striker Charlie Walker and Ryan Gondoh punishing the South London visitors.

Lewes celebrate a goal at Chatham - but the afternoon ended in defeat | Picture: James Boyes

placeholder image — Lewes celebrate a goal at Chatham - but the afternoon ended in defeat | Picture: James Boyes

Having protected a 1-0 lead from the break and converted two more clinical strikes, Nelson was pleased with the response.

Nelson said: “We spoke about Saturday being done. It's all about the reaction and getting what we deserved.

“The second half was exceptional. The way we started it, compared to how we started on Saturday, shows we can switch a game and make it ours from the first minute.

“We created an unbelievable amount. We had four one-on-ones, and maybe six or eight final third entries where we could create to score again. I was sitting there in admiration.”

Helping the Rooks get off to a flying start with a 6th-minute penalty was new signing Mills, who has been drafted in from Southall to cover all positions across the backline.

The performance followed a promising debut at Chatham the weekend prior, but it was cut short by an injury that required a change in the 37th minute.

Nelson said: “We have to get [Harry] assessed. He had a little niggle in his groin that he thinks he made worse when he overstretched and then landed awkwardly.

“We'll see how he goes on Thursday, and hopefully we get him back in a short while because he was coming in to cover defenders that we had out before.”

This Saturday, the Rooks visit a Cheshunt side who have an unusual record of five draws, but no wins, from their first eight games.

The Ambers have also only scored four goals thus far, with former Rooks striker Tommy Wood netting one.

Despite this, assistant manager Bryan Nzinga was quick to identify the Hertfordshire side’s qualities.

Nzinga said: “Cheshunt will provide problems in terms of how they like to play and how they are as a team. But we'll be ready. Hopefully, we keep notching up the gears.”