Lewes secured their first victory over Aveley since 2011 with a 2-0 win on Saturday, overcoming the challenge of playing nearly the entire match with ten men. The match took place at Lewes' home ground and featured a pivotal moment early on when Aveley’s captain, Ryan Henshaw, was sent off in the 20th minute following a foul on Lewes' Danny Bassett.

The hosts began the game assertively, creating several promising chances. Tyrese Owen's shot was well saved by Aveley goalkeeper Charlie Turner, while a free-kick from Jayden Robinson narrowly missed the target. Despite being reduced to ten players, Aveley remained competitive. Jayden Gipson came close to opening the scoring just before halftime with a header that sailed wide of the goal.

Lewes maintained pressure in the second half but were unable to break through until the 60th minute, when Danny Bassett converted a clear opportunity to give the home side the lead. Aveley struggled to respond with a man down, and Lewes added a second goal during stoppage time. Ryan Gondoh, returning to the team, composedly scored to secure the win and all three points for Lewes.

The result ended a 15-year wait for Lewes to claim victory over Aveley, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing rivalry. Despite their numerical disadvantage for over 70 minutes, Lewes demonstrated resilience and capitalized on their chances to come away with a confident win.