East Sussex Football League: Bexhill AAC III beat Herstmonceux II in final-game title decider
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Bexhill AAC III were crowned Macron Sports Hub Hastings East Sussex Football League Division Four champions after triumphing in a final-game title decider.
A draw away to Herstmonceux II would've been enough for AAC to secure top spot, whereas the hosts needed to win if they were to finish at the head of affairs.
And it was AAC who prevailed 2-0 at Lime Cross on Saturday, with Leo Oliver scoring both of the goals.
That meant AAC ended up five points ahead of Herstmonceux, who had to settle for third spot, behind runners-up Ninfield II on goal difference.
Elsewhere on Saturday, SC Pass+Move took a step closer to Division One glory courtesy of a 4-1 win at fifth-placed Herstmonceux.
That result put leaders Pass+Move five points clear of third-placed Wadhurst United - the only team who can now mathematically catch them - having played one more match.
Much will no doubt hinge on the clash between Pass+Move and Wadhurst at Netherfield Recreation Ground this Wednesday (May 20) evening.
Meanwhile, Northiam 75 II edged out Mountfield United 2-1 in a meeting between the two teams vying for third position in Division Two.
The goals of Sebastian Collingwood and Brandon Smith ensured hosts Northiam narrowly came out on top, despite Harry Compton netting for Mountfield.
It leaves Northiam three points ahead of Mountfield and with a slightly better goal difference, with both sides having one fixture remaining.
Northiam's last game is away to runners-up The JC Tackleway II, who received a home walkover against Parkfield at the weekend.
Icklesham Casuals defeated Hollington United II 2-1 in the final Division Three encounter of the season, finishing four points above their victims in seventh spot as a result.
Daniel Rumsey's late strike settled matters in favour of Icklesham, whose other goal came from Thomas Cumber.
Casuals were also in action the previous Wednesday evening, when they contested a 2-2 draw away to sixth-placed Sedlescombe Rangers.
Charlie Snary and Cumber were on the scoresheet in that one, while Adam Bond and Spencer Sharkey scored for Sedlescombe, who finished above Icklesham on goal difference.
Standings (played-points) - Premier Division: Westfield II 14-40 (+30 goal difference), Rye Town 14-29 (+19), Battle Town 13-19 (-1), The JC Tackleway 14-18 (-3), Ninfield 14-15 (-6), Jesters Town 13-13 (-10), Sidley United 14-11 (-8), Sandhurst 14-10 (-21). Northiam 75 withdrawn
Division 1: SC Pass+Move 14-32 (+24), Victoria Baptists 16-29 (+18), Wadhurst United 13-27 (+17), Bexhill AAC 15-27 (+11), Herstmonceux 16-24 (-2), Crowhurst II 15-22 (+7), St Leonards Social 15-20 (-1), Westfield III 16-9 (-26), Hawkhurst United 16-6 (-48).
Division 2: Little Common II 21-56 (+64), The JC Tackleway II 19-47 (+46), Northiam 75 II 20-31 (-4), Mountfield United 20-28 (-7), Catsfield 20-22 (-5), Parkfield 21-22 (-9), Robertsbridge United 20-19 (-10), Battle Town II 21-5 (-75).
Division 3: Pevensey & Westham 16-37 (+31), Bexhill AAC II 16-33 (+26), The JC Tackleway III 16-27 (+10), Burwash 16-26 (+4), Ticehurst* 16-23 (-11), Sedlescombe Rangers 16-20 (-9), Icklesham Casuals* 16-20 (-12), Hollington United II 16-16 (-17), Wittersham 16-4 (-22). Battle Town Development and Hastings Athletic withdrawn. * = points adjusted
Division 4: Bexhill AAC III* 18-44 (+43), Ninfield II* 18-39 (+41), Herstmonceux II 18-39 (+33), Little Common III 18-33 (+16), Hawkhurst United II* 18-26 (-24), St Leonards Social II 18-24 (+27), Robertsbridge United II* 18-24 (-6), Northiam 75 III 18-22 (-5), Hollington Hawks Youth 18-7 (-48), Icklesham Casuals II 18-6 (-77). Hastings Athletic II withdrawn. * = points adjusted
Fixtures - Saturday May 23 (2pm kick-off)
Premier Division: Jesters Town v Battle Town.
Division 1: SC Pass+Move v Bexhill AAC, Wadhurst United v Crowhurst II.
Division 2: The JC Tackleway II v Northiam II.