Southern Combination League Season Starts With Multiple High Scoring Wins

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, August 2, 2026

Roffey started the Southern Combination League season with a commanding 8-0 victory over Little Common, highlighted by Jordan Mase’s hat-trick, while several other teams, including Eastbourne United and Hassocks, also secured strong wins. These results set an intense and competitive pace for the Premier Division as clubs aim to establish early momentum in the tightly contested campaign.

The Southern Combination League kicked off its new season with several commanding victories and competitive fixtures across the Premier Division on Saturday.

Roffey delivered a dominant performance in their opening match, securing an 8-0 home win over Little Common. Jordan Mase was the standout player, scoring a hat-trick, while Bailey Moyo, Luke Harrison, Stanley Berry, and Jamie Smith also contributed to the comprehensive victory.

Eastbourne United also began their campaign strongly with a 5-1 home triumph against Wick. James Stone and James Hull each recorded two goals, complemented by a strike from Hayden Beaconsfield. Similarly, newcomers Hassocks made an impressive debut in the division by defeating Lingfield 5-1 on home turf. Morgan Vale netted twice, with James Wilkes, Joe Turner, and Jack Troak adding further goals.

In contrast, newly promoted Billingshurst suffered a setback, losing 2-1 at home to Bexhill United. Ryan Moir and Ashley Latuske scored for the visitors, handing Billingshurst a disappointing start. Guernsey, aiming to move past last season’s play-off final defeat, secured a confident 3-0 home victory against Pagham. Will Fazakerley scored twice for the Green Lions, with Sam Murray adding a third.

Newhaven managed to salvage a point in their 1-1 home draw against Crawley Down Gatwick, thanks to Lee Robinson’s equalizer in the 49th minute. Lancing narrowly lost 1-0 on home ground to Seaford Town, while Midhurst & Easebourne recorded a 3-0 home win over Forest Row.

AFC Varndeanians edged a 3-2 away victory at Horsham YM, with Julian Durand scoring twice to help secure the result. Meanwhile, Friday night's opening fixture saw last season’s runners-up Haywards Heath Town held to a goalless draw at home by East Grinstead Town, a side recently relegated from the Isthmian League.

The opening round of fixtures set a competitive tone for what promises to be a tightly contested Southern Combination League season.

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