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25th January Semi final of League Cup on Sunday
This Sunday we are playing Whitehawk on the 3G surface at Waterhall, Brighton. 1pm meet, white kit, 2pm KO.
8th January Whitehawk at home this weekend.
This Sunday we are back in league action and host Whitehawk at Leylands Park. kick off 2pm, 1pm meet, claret & blue kit.
7th January Extra time win secures semi-final place!
A last gasp winner in extra time from Tom D secured a place in the semi final of the League Cup on Sunday. The draw will be made next week.
4th January 2008!! Happy New Year to you all
This Sunday we are away to Lewes Bridge View in the League Cup. The game is scheduled for a 2pm kick off. Meet time 1pm, white kit. The venue for the game is the 3G surface at The Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road, Seaford. BN25 4QW. Boys please make sure you bring your preffered footwear for this kind of surface, it is the same type of pitch at Downlands school. (Moulded stud would be best)
12th November Draw at Eastbourne
Sunday we travelled to Eastbourne Town Yellow with an injury ravaged side, having only eleven players. The boys battled hard to take a deserved two nil lead with well taken goals by George & Dan. We dominated most of the game and really should have been out of sight if we had taken more of the chances we had created. Unfortunately this was the day when we got pegged back after not finishing those opportunities. Eastbourne had a couple of clear chances and to their credit buried them both. The result makes the league match away at Whitehawk next Sunday an interesting fixtue to say the least! Let's get the sick bay emptied boys!!
7th November Eastbourne away this Sunday
We are away to Eastbourne yellow this Sunday Borough Lane Dental Grounds. 9.30 meet, for 10.30 K.O. white kit.
5th November County Cup campaign continues
Sunday saw us progress into the next round of the County Cup after a 6-1 win over Eastbourne Borough. We now face another meeting with Oakwood Youth who knocked us out in the semi-final stages last season. The tie is to be played on 2nd December at Oakwood.
1st November Sunday County Cup game.
This Sunday we entertain Eastbourne Borough in the County Cup. 2pm kick off, claret & blue kit, 1pm meet at Leylands Park.
21st October WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!
Yesterday we went top of the league with a 1-0 win away at Shoreham. The boys battled hard against a well organised Shoreham side and a one-sided ref. A well struck shot by Tom P and a fumble by the keeper was enough to win the game as we maintained a 100% start to the season. Injuries to Lago, Callaby & Fugl tarnished the day as they added to the sick bay!!
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Friday 16th November Prezzo's Italian Restaurant in Haywards Heath. 7.30 meet, then onto local wine bar afterwards.
DAD'S NIGHT OUT
Saturday 17th November Greyhounds at Hove followed by a few beers and a Curry. Times and meet to be confirmed.
15th October Seven up!
Southern Rangers were put to the sword on Sunday as we continueded our 100% start to the season. The result never looked in question despite a below average performance than normal. 7-1 final score.
This week we are away to Shoreham Youth on their County Ground Middle Road. White kit, 1pm meet for 2 o'clock kick off.
8th October League action this week
This Sunday we play recently promoted Southern Rangers at home in the league. Another good performance will see us maintain our unbeaten run so far this season. Claret & Blue kit, 1pm meet for a 2pm kick off.
Last weekend the boys convincingly beat Broadoak & Horam ten nil in the first round of the County Cup. Josh made an appearance out on field for the last ten minutes and bagged himself a couple of goals!
3rd October
County Cup this Sunday
This Sunday we host Broadoak & Horam in the County Cup. 2pm kick off, 1pm meet. Claret & Blue kit. Live sky game in the bar afterwards
30th September
The boys were back in Town!!!
The Southdown of last year emerged in emphatic fashion today as they demolished Eastbourne Town 4-1 and knock them out of the League Cup. Some excellent saves from the Eastbourne keeper and near misses from Southdown kept the score sensible as they created over 20 opportunites to score during the 80 minutes. Andy Hall scored the pick of the goals with a wonder strike from 25 yards! Welcome back boys you were fantastic today!
28th September
League Cup this weekend
Eastbourne Away in League Cup this Sunday. Meet at Eastbourne Town FC at 9.30 or if you wish you can meet at the Triangle at 8.30. White kit.
Ground Address - The Saffrons - Compton Place Road - Eastbourne - BN21 1EA
23rd September
Two more games, two more wins! Still not buzzing yet!
Today we played newly promoted Patcham United who won the league below last season. Playing at Waterhall on a poor surface the boys never really got going against a team that all seemed to run after the ball at once! A three nil scoreline did not show a true reflection as we again failed to capitalise n so many missed opportunities.
Wednesday night we travelled to Hove Rivervale for a 5.30 kick off! High winds hampered the game and both sides. Hove took an early lead from a long throw-in aided by the wind and an out stretched leg to steer past Josh. The team reacted really well after that playing some excellent football against the wind, they were rewarded with a well taken equaliser. The game should really have been completely out of reach by half time as we squandered chance after chance. The second half was all about not taking chances again and a strike by Callaby was enough to win the match by the narrow coreline. Hove were always still in the game at 2-1, especially in the windy conditions!
Fixtures for the next month added in matches section.
17th September
First game of the season!
The boys notched up their first win of the season in an entertaining game against Eastbourne (green) yesterday. The game was entertaining as the boys struggled to find some early season form against a very spirited Eastbourne side, who after going in at half time one nil down, came out and scored two very quick goals to turn the match on it's head. Southdown did respond well and after a couple of positional changes leveled the match and still had enough to go on and find a winner!
29th August
High five!
As you can see I have been completing the players profiles for the website. If you have not completed one yet please do so and give it to me as soon as possible.
A five nil win on Wednesday against Southdown Athletic saw the boys continue an unbeaten pre-season run. Although I did not see the game Tony informs me that we also created over 20 goal scoring opportunities!!! This Sunday we play Marle Place at Leylands Park.
27th August
Athletic this Wednesday
This Wednesday we take on Southdown Athletic at Leylands Park in our first full pre-season friendly. Kick off 6.30 meet time 5.30-45.
Pre-season tournament winners
This weekend we hosted our annual 11 a-side tournament at Leylands Park. In blistering heat five teams battled it out for the honours in a round robin tournament with the top two sides competing for the winners and runners up trophies plus a 3rd & 4th place play off for the plate. Southdown & Oakwood were the top two sides and decided not to play each other in the league game due to the heat. They went straight into the final with Southdown dominating the match and running out 2-0 winners and retaining the trophy again. The third & 4th place play off was one by Thistle Youth from Worthing as they beat Marle Place 1-0 in a very tight game.
30th May
Returning from Somerset tour as runners up.
A copy of the press release for this weeks Middy
Southdown Rovers were crowned Sussex Sunday League Champions a fortnight ago and are the first Southdown side ever to do so. After an incredible season the team went unbeaten the whole season to win the league with 18 games played, 17 victories and 1 draw! They scored 79 league goals and only conceded 11. “This really is a magnificent achievement by a young group of players at u14’s” said Lee Brace the clubs coach. “The boys have a tremendous attitude as a team and apply excellent application to their games, this is the most competitive league in the region and to go undefeated is amazing. Over the last three seasons the team has played 82 competitive fixtures and have been undefeated in 76 of them! Out of the 6 games they have lost, only two have been in the league and the rest have come in three cup finals and one semi-final of the County Cup.”
The boys are going to enter this years team of the year organised by Bright FM and we wish them all the very best.
Over the Bank Holiday weekend Southdown Rovers u14’s went on their end of season tour to Brean Sands in Somerset. The newly crowned Sussex Sunday Champions were part of a two league set up with the winners of each league playing each other in the final. There were teams there from all over the country. Southdown won their league without losing a game as did their finalist opponents. In cold wet conditions the final was very evenly contested and was only ever going to be won by the odd goal. Southdown unfortunately lost won nil in the end conceding from a well placed set piece.

Tony Cascarino was guest of honour at the presentation evening and all the players received their medals from him.
Pictured above from left to right:- Back row. Dan Cummins, Tom Davess, Lee Bristow, Tom Pinnock, Andy Hall, Luke Brace, Matt Lago, Adam Bates, Tom Tyler. Front row. Shane Collins, George Hola, Simon Martyn, Kieron Pament, Branden Fughl. Players not present Tyler Leggett, James Callaby, George Hart.
22nd May
Countdown to the tour!
Boys, just a quick reminder to pack all of your Southdown kit. Both kits, training tops, tracksuits, shin pads, F/G & S/G boots, rain jacket etc....    Look forward to seeing you all on Friday. Safe travels!
8th May
Iron Man
Another date for your diary is Wednesday 16th for the Iron Man. Meet at Leylands Park 6pm. In the meantime we look forward to seeing you all on Saturday evening.
A time for reflection.
I am sure you will all agree that that this season has been fantastic to watch the boys play some thoroughly entertaining football at such a young age. The boys deserve all that they have achieved this season. Congratulations to them all and for your kind support. Below are some stats to consider from the season.
Played 29 competitive games scored 131 & conceeded only 20!
The league
The boys achieved an amazing 17 wins and 1 draw in the league this year, remaining unbeaten to win the title by an amazing seven points! Played 18 Scored 79 Conceeded 11
League Cup
Second year we have made the final only to be defeated by a single goal to Withdean in a game we dominated! Surely next year we can nail this one! Played 5 Scored 20 Conceeded 5
County Cup
Semi-finalists this year after winning this competition last season. Knocked out of the competition after extra time in a game that should never have gone beyond half time due to adverse weather conditions and loss of our goalkeeper due to this! Played 6 Scored 32 Conceeded 4
4th May
Unbeaten in the league!
An excellent 3-1 win over Withdean last night meant that the boys went unbeaten in the league this season. An excellent achievement boys, congratulations. The game last night had a strange feel to it as there was no noise or instructions being given from the bench. It was decided in the changing rooms before the game that the coaching staff would not give instructions from the bench in order for the boys to communicate between themselves during the game. The boys showed fantastic character to come from one nil down in a game they dominated from start to finish.
3rd May
Another league victory!
Another away win at Three Bridges by two goals to nil maintained our unbeaten run right thru to the last game of the season. Will we be able to beat Withdean to stay undefeated in the league??
Tonight's game versus Withdean is 6.30 k.o, meet 5.30-45, blue & claret kit, Burgess Hill FC.
30th April
Champions..Champions..Champions..Champions....!
Congratulations boys on winning the league. A won nil win was enough to seal the title with two games left in hand, it couldn't have been tougher either, an awfull pitch against Hove Rivervale who were fighting to stay in the league! A wonder strike by Tom Davess was a worthy to win any important game.
Wednesday we are away to Three Bridges, 6.30 K.O, meet 5.30-45 same ground as last time.
27th April
4-1 win over Lewes puts us top of the tree!
We went top of the table last night with the win over Lewes. Just three more points required to become Sussex League Champions!
Hove Rivervale are next on the agenda on Sunday. The game is scheduled for a 10.30 kick off at Waterhall in Brighton. Blue & claret kit 9.30 meet.
23rd April
Nearly there!
The boys took a step closer to becoming League champions with an excellent win over closest league challengers Whitehawk a brace for Andy Hall was enough to win the game and take all three points.
Thursday's game is now against Lewes Bridge View meet time 5.30 for a 6.30 k.o. Blue & claret kit. match report
20th April
Good home win against Polegate & Whitehawk this Sunday
An excellent performance on Wednesday from the boys to beat Polegate by three goals to nil. The boys were back to their best passing the ball well all over the pitch.
This Sunday we welcome Whitehawk to Leylands Park as we look to complete our remaining league fixtures. The kick off is 11am, meet time 10am, blue & claret kit.
16th April
Polegate at home Wednesday.
Wednesday we play Polegate Grasshoppers at Leylands Park. 6.30 KO, meet 5.30-45, claret kit.
16th April
Another win in the countdown to be League champions.
The boys came back from two nil down at half time to beat a spirited Pheonix side in Littlehampton yesterday. Pheonix took a two goal lead into the break after two defensive erras. The boys emerged after half time and set about making amends for a poor first half display. The league title remains a realistic goal if we maintain our unbeaten status in our remaining matches.
12th April
There will be training on Friday at Leylands Park 6.30.
Sunday we are away to Pheonix Youth 2.30pm KO, meet time 1.30-11.45, white kit. Pheonix play in Southfield Rd, Littlehampton. click on link for map. http://routeplanner.rac.co.uk
6th April
Victory over Withdean in the league.
After a frustrating first half and going a goal behind the boys went on to beat Withdean 3-1 under lights at leylands Park last night. The result sees us remain unbeaten in the league as we push for the league title.
2nd April
Two more midweek fixtures for the diary!
Tuesday 10th Lewes Bridge View (H) time tbc   CANCELLED
Wednesday 18th Polegate Grasshoppers (H) time tbc
1st April
Boys was that your idea of an April Fools joke on us coaches!!
The boys thought it quite funny as we queried the crazy two goal lead we gave to Lewes today! The first goal was awarded for a penalty for handball and then a quick wind assisted break saw Lewes take a shock two nil lead after twenty minutes. Goals from Hola and Brace sent us in level at the break. Seven second half goals including four from Pament saw Southdown return to their fast flowing football that has eluded them over the last couple of weeks. Great come back boys! Final score Lewes 2 Southdown 9
This Thursday we play Withdean at Burgess Hill FC. Meet 6.15pm, claret & blue kit, Kick off 7.15pm.
26th March
Lewes Bridgeview away Sunday, Withdean home on Thurs week!
Sunday will see us travel to Lewes who are at the moment an inform team climbing to third in the league recently. Time of the match will be confirmed at Friday's training session, we will be playing in Claret and blue kit.
Please could all of the boys bring their white away shirts to training on Friday night as we are lending them to the under 12's on Sunday.
Next Thursday (5th April) we are playing Withdean Youth at Leylands Park under floodlights. Please put this on the calender and let us know if you unable to play.
26th March
Cup final defeat!
The boys walked off the Peacehaven pitch devastated on Sunday as they failed to win the League Cup for the second consecutive season. After dominating the game from start to finish The boys were defeated by a single goal from a free kick assisted by the wind. As hard as the boys tried they could not manage to pull back an equaliser against a dogged Withdean defence. We now must concentrate on the remaining league games to ensure we win the title. Unlucky boys.
TONY HAS ASKED ME TO REMIND ALL PARENTS THAT THE REMAINING TOUR MONIES NEED TO BE PAID BY THIS FRIDAY PLEASE.
21st March
League Cup final this weekend
This weekend we look to complete the first part of a league and cup double as we take on Withdean Youth in the League Cup Final. Good luck to the boys we know you will give it your best. Claret & blue kit, meet at Peacehaven FC at 11am for a 12 o'clock ko.
19th March
A below par performance on Sunday was still enough to run out two nil winners against Shoreham who always were in the game at one nil. The second goal was a long time coming into the second half before we could relax a little. Another trip to hospital for one of the boys in an ambulance! Two in three games!! No more please.
14th March
League game this weekend
Home to Shoreham this Sunday. We will be playing on the main Burgess Hill pitch 2pm kick off, claret & blue kit, meet 1pm.
11th March
League Cup final!
The boys got back to winning ways again today as they beat Eastbourne Borough for the fourth time this season. A 7-2 win was a convincing result as we booked our place in the League Cup final against Withdean Youth later this month. Poor Eastbourne must be sick of us this season!!
9th March
Another semi-final this weekend!
Sunday we play Eastbourne Borough as we look to secure a cup final place in this seasons League Cup. Last year we lost the final in a penalty shoot out. It would be good to go one better this season. The game is sheduled for a 2pm kick off, meet time 1pm @ Leylands Park, Blue & claret kit.
6th March
County Cup exit after extra time!
Sunday was a sad day as we lost out on another County Cup final appearance. The boys played their part in a lottery of a semi-final as the rain poured down from start to finnish on Sunday. Oakwood ran out eventual 2-3 winners after extra time. Two poor decissions from the officials seemed to be our undoing in the end. We were only three minutes away from winning the game in normal time when the linesman awarded Oakwood a goal kick from the most blatant corner kick you ever did see. This was quickly taken whilst our players were still tracking back and a defensive mix up led to their last gasp equaliser to force the game into extra time. It was questionable if the game should have even got that far anyway as the ball was clearly not running over the pitch surface. The game was one on the other contrevesal decission when a free kick was taken a good 10 to 15 yards further ahead of where the offence took place. The ball was launched straight at into the goal mouth and was toe poked past Kieran who was our stand in keeper after loosing Simon in the first half with a head injury.
27th February
County Cup semi-final this weekend!
This Sunday we entertain Oakwood Youth from the Tandridge League in the semi-final of the County Cup. We are scheduled to play on the main Burgess Hill pitch at 10.30. Meet time 9.30 claret & blue kit.
26th February
Another cancelled game!!
What a fiasco on Sunday! Both teams meeting at the ground to be told that the game would not go ahead!!I
22nd February
League Cup semi-final this weekend!
Sunday's match agains Eastbourne Borough will be played at Waterhall Playing fields Brighton. White kit, 2pm kick off, meet time 1pm. Please allow enough time to park at the ground because this place can be very busy!!
13th February
No game this Sunday due to inter-league rep games.
4th February
Excellent away win!
An excellent performance from the boys saw us take all three points away from Eastbourne today as we ran out four nil winners. This is the forst time Eastbourne have been beaten at home this season and the boys played really well to dominate the game from start to finish on a horrible, sticky sloping pitch. Still undefeated in the league this season. Well done again boys.
1st February
Sunday we are away to Eastbourne Borough in the league. 10.30ko meet 9.30, white kit. The venue is Bishop Bell School, Priory Road, Langney, Eastbourne.
28th January
Another semi-final!
A fantastic performance from the boys saw them brush Eastbourne Borough aside in their quest to retain the County Cup. Eastbourne started extremely brightly taking a tenth minute lead and would have been further ahead but for some fantastic goalkeeping from Simon. The boys settled down after the goal and were level five minutes later from a set piece. A second goal before half time saw the boys take a the lead and from then there was no looking back. A final scoreline of 7-2 showed excellent character from the boys. Well done.
26th January
County Cup action this weekend.
Sunday we welcome Eastbourne Borough to Leylands Park in the quarter finals of the County Cup. The boys were 4-1 winners when the two teams met in the league this season and expect amother tough game.
Sunday 10.30 k.o. blue & claret kit, meet time 9.30. Early night Saturday boys!!!
24th January
Cup Draw!
The boys were drawn against Eastbourne Borough in the semi-final of the League Cup. The other match see's Falmer Falcons versus the winners of Melford versus Withdean.The games are due to be played at Waterhall Playing fields, Brighton on February 25th 2007.
22nd January
In the draw for the semi-final of the League Cup
A one nil win was enough for the boys to progress to the semi-final of this years League Cup.A Tom Davess header from a corner proved to be the winner mid way thru the first half.
17th January 2007
This week we are in League Cup action away to Polegate Grasshoppers. The game will be played at the same pitch as we played them in the league earlier this season. 9.30 meet at the ground for a 10.30 kick off. White kit.
3rd January 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
Back to the real world this weekend, as we prepare for the visit of Hove Rivervale in the County Cup. Kick off at Leylands Park is 2pm wit a meet time of 1-1.15. Blue& Claret kit.
Once I have got the new shedule of fixtures sorted out I will update the website.
18th December
Another postponed game!!
Polegate called off Sunday's game due to waterlogged pitch! Where was the rain?
In light of this we have been asked to play in a friendy on Tuesday evenning at Burgess Hill Town FC. We will be playing the Sussex Sunday U13 rep side. Meet 6.30pm at the ground.7.15pm k.o. White kit.
This Friday there is live football on at Burgess Hill ast the reserves face a local Cup derby against Lindfield. Kick off 7.15pm
12th December
More Cup action this weekend!
This weekend we travel away to Polegate in the League Cup. 10.30 k.o. meet 9.30-9.45 at Ratton School. White kit.
This Saturday Night (16th) is the annual splash night organised for the players and families of Southdown Football Club entry to the pool is free. 7.30pm -8.30pm Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill.
12th December
Ten goals on a cold frosty morning warmed the crowd.
The boys played some excellent football again this weekend as the cruised into the next round of the County Cup. They crushed Lewes Bridge View 10-1 with five goals in each half. match report
7th December
County Cup this weekend
Weather permiting we will now play the County Cup match against Lewes Bridge View this Sunday at Leylands Park. We now have the opportunity to play the match at our ground due to Lewes postponing it twice. Kick of scheduled for 10am with 9.15 meet time. Blue & Claret kit. Training Friday night as usual.
Tonight Southdown Rovers u14's are in with a chance of winning 'Team Of The Year' in association with Bright FM radio station. This came about after I nominated them for outstanding sporting achievement. Fingers crossed boys.
2nd December
Game postponed tomorrow due to water logged pitch.
24th November
Amazingly the game this weekend against Lewes Bridge View has been called off already!!!!
22nd November
County Cup this weekend
This week we play Lewes Bridge View away 2pm K.O. The pitch is located at The Malling Community Centre, Spencers Lane, Lewes. White kit. 1/1.15pm meet.
20th November
Impressive nine goal display sink Hove!
The boys cruised to a comfortable nine goal thrashing of Hove Rivervale this weekend and cemented their position at the top of the league. match report
13th November
Cup progress
A below par performance against Lewes Bridge View still saw the boys proceed into the next round of the League Cup. match report
9th November
League Cup action this week.
Sundays game against Lewes Bridge View is sheduled for a 2pm ko. Please meet at 1.15 Leylands Park Blue & Claret kit.
6th November
Honours even at the top!
A hard fought game on Sunday away to Whitehawk Youth ended in a 2-2 draw as the boys maintain their position at the top of the table and remain unbeaten. match report
1st November
Top two battle this weekend.
This weekend we travel away to Whitehawk Youth. They are level on points with us and are yet to conceed a goal in the league. Last seasons games were very close and I am sure this game will be the same. They have not beaten us!
Kick of is 2pm, meet time 1.15 East Brighton Park. (same as last season) White kit.
31st October
Top of the league after the weekends results! Dates for the diary.
Dads night out will be re-scheduled now as I have only had three replies to the proposal.
Sue has requested that could you please let her know what dates would suit everyone for the following:-
Bowling for the boys: 25th Nov or 2nd December??
Mums night out: 1st, 8th or 15th December??
Please email Sue direct with your preffered date. sue.fugl@southdownroversu14s.co.uk
29th October
Three Bridges hit for six!
Six more goals and a clean sheet was the order of the day as the boys romped home to their fifth straight league win of the season today. match report
25th October
Three Bridges this weekend.
This weekend we host Three Bridges at Leylands Park. 10.30 k.o.meet 9.45. Blue & Claret kit.
Please be aware that so far I have had only one dad reply to the propsed night out!!
22nd October
Table toppers toppled, with a top class performance!
A top performance from the boys saw us knock Eastbourne Borough off the top of the table this weekend. Goals from Hall, Lago, Cummins & Brace secured the victory as the squad provided the parents with yet another impressive display of football.         match report
19th October
Back to league action Sunday
This Sunday Eastbourne Borough are the visitors to Leylands Park. This is a real top of the table clash as both sides are unbeaten so far this season. K.O. 10.30 meet time 9.30 sharp! Blue & claret kit.
16th October
Uncharacteristic performance
The boys had a below par performance on Sunday but still managed a five nil win against Three Bridges Youth to book a trip away to Lewes Bridgeview in the 3rd round of the County Cup. The tie will played on Sunday 26th November. match report
13th October
Dads night out??
We were thinking of organising a dads night out on Saturday 11th November. Brighton dogs followed by a curry or the comedy club followed by a curry. Please let me know asap who is up for it! lee.brace@sothdownroversu14s.co.uk
12th October
Crowborough Rep-side swept aside in a friendly
Last night the boys swept the Crowborough rep-side away with a clinical team performance in a game that the boys played some superb controlled football. It really was a fantastic display of football at times, as the boys played neat passing and good movement all over the pitch. Even when the boys did not have the ball their work rate and closing down of the opposition was excellent. This was a good result against a side made up of the elite players from the Crowborough & District League. Congratulations boys, most impressive!
Final result: Southdown 3 Crowborough Rep-side 0
County Cup this weekend
This Sunday we play hosts to Three Bridges Youth in the second round of the County Cup. Three Bridges are currently second from bottom in our League and are searching for their first win of the season. They will be looking to come to us on Sunday and cause an upset in the cup. Another strong performance from the boys will be required. K.O. 2pm meet 1-1.15 @ Leylands Park, Sky & Claret kit.
9th October
Hard fought win at Polegate
A tough game away to Polegate Grasshoppers on Sunday as the boys battled to keep the winning start to the season going. A tight game saw the boys turn out eventual 2-1 winners with Polegate asking lots of questions about the Southdown resolve and desire to grind out a result. match report
6th October
Next years tour
I have been asked to please remind all those people that have not returned their tour confirmation forms and deposits, that thay need to be returned this weekend. Please bring them with you to Sunday's game.
4th October
Mid week friendly arranged.
We have been asked to play against the Crowborough Rep side next Wednesday 11th October. The game will be played on the third generation pitch at Downland School, Hassocks. The game will start just after 7.30 so a meet time of 7-7.15. Please arrive on time as we will have a limited period for a warm up.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NO BLADES ARE ALLOWED TO BE WORN ON THIS SURFACE MOULDED STUDS OR ASTRO TRAINERS,
2nd October
Back to league action on Sunday
This Sunday we are away again, this time in the league against Polegate Grasshoppers. The match is scheduled for a 2pm k.o. Meet at Polegate pitch (same as last year) 1-1.15pm. White kit.
2nd October
4th straight win with no goals conceeded!!
Our great start to the season continued with a 6 nil win away to Pevensy & Westham on Sunday. The boys passed their way around a well organised Pevensey side that never gave up. The Pevensey goalkeeper had a fantastic game and I don't think he missed a cross all afternoon. The stats this season are quite impressive, so far after four games we have scored 30 goals with none conceeded. Keep up the good work boys. match report
A very enjoyable afternoon with great hospitality from our new friends at Pevensey & Westham FC.
28th September
League Cup this Sunday
This Sunday we travel to Pevensey in the League Cup. We play Pevensey & Westham. Meet time 1.30/45 at the venue Wallsend Road, Pevensey. For those who wish to travel as a group please meet at The Triangle 12.45. White kit.
25th September
Good start inj the County Cup
A great result in our attempt to retain the County Cup on Sunday as the boys put seven goals past Fishersgate Flyers in the first round. match report
19th September
League Cup Draw & Sunday match details.
Last night Tony and I visited Whitehawk FC the home of the Sussex Sunday League for the League Cup draw. We have been drawn away against Pevensey & Westham to be played Sunday 1st October. The draw for the first three rounds were made and can be viewed in the matches section.
This Sunday we embark on our mission to retain the County Cup. We play Fishersgate Flyers away on the pitch adjacent to the County Ground in Shoreham. K.O. is 10.30 meet time 9.30-9.45 at the venue. White kit. Click on map below. MAP
18th September
Top of the League we're having a laugh!!
Top of the league after this weekends results on goal difference. Check out the new picture gallery. click here
17th September
Fantastic performance today!
The boys put on a fantastic display of football as they crushed opponents Pheonix Youth with an emphatic 13-0 victory!! match report
12th September
Pheonix the visitors on Sunday.
The match details for Sunday are as follows. Pheonix Youth @ Leylands Park, 2.30 K.O. meet time 1.30-1.45, Sky blue & claret kit. Training at the Triangle this Friday 7pm start 6.45 meet.
10th September
Great start to new season.
A warm sunny morning on the south coast saw a great curtain raiser to the start of the new 06/07 season. A new look and strong Shoreham side provided a good test for last years County Cup winners. Southdown emerged 4-0 victors at the final whistle. click here for full match report
8th September
Pre-season ends on a high.
Pre-season ended on a high last night as the boys beat Oakwood Youth 7-0 at Leylands Park. Oakwood were a strong side that gave the boys something differnt to think about with a well organised hardworking side. The game was fairly tight all the way up to half time as the boys went in at the break with a slender one nil lead.
In the second half the boys started very quickly with three goals within ten minutes, that all but killed the game. The game then became very comfortable and a higher scoreline was inevitable. The season starts for real on Sunday and hopefully the boys can continue with their great pre-season form into the league.
7th September
Sunday match details.
The details for our first league game of the season are as follows: Away to Shoreham FC 10.30 KO, meet time 9.45 prompt, white kit.
Take the A27 to Shoreham. At the Holmbush Roundabout take the exit towards Southlands Hospital. Immediately before the hospital, turn left down Hammy Lane, then right at the mini roundabout into Middle Road. The entrance to the ground is at the far end of the recreation ground immediately on the right. Click on map below.
MAP
6th September
Seven Up!
An excellent performance from the boys last night as they brushed aside their close neighbours Marle Place. The 7-1 scoreline was no way flattering as the boys dominated the match from start to finish. Marle Place provided a battling performance and played their part in an entertaining game. Unfortunately for them they could not cope with the boys excellent passing and quick movement.
The season looks to be very exciting if the players play football to that standard. Congratulations to you all for a thoroughly entertaining display of football. Next up in the last pre-season game, Oakwood Youth Thursday evenning 5.30 meet 6.15 K.O.
4th September
League fixtures out today!
Finaly we have received the Laegue Fixtures for season 06/07. Our first game of the season will be away to Shoreham FC on Sunday 10th September. The match details will be displayed here as soon as we are informed. Click on League Fixtures fo daetails of the first six games of the season. League fixtures
3rd September
Visit from old rivals and neighbours Marle Place.
Tuesday we welcome our close neighbours and rivals Marle Place to Leylands Park in the second to last match of the pre-season agenda. K.O is scheduled for 6.15, meet time 5.30. Please arrive promptly, sky blue & claret kit.
3rd September
Tour detais for 2007 announced.
The details of next years club tour has today been announced. They are as follows.
Resort: Brean Sands, Somerset (PONTINS)
Date: Friday 24th May - Monday 28th May 2007
Cost: £83:00 per person (no child discounts)
The boys will have bought home letters and booking forms today as we need to provide numbers travelling and deposits. Please confirm your details as soon as possible. A more detailed itinery will be available closer to the time. If you would like to check out the Brean Sands Resort click on the link below.
3rd September
Another pre-season win.
The boys welcomed Hassocks u15's to Leylands Park for a pre-season friendly today and ran out eventual 3-2 winners against a team one year older than them. It was good to see the boys cope with a big side and not be intimidated or out muscled off the ball. The boys dominated the match in spells and controlled the game with good movement and passing frrotball.
2nd September
Training date confirmed
We will resume training at the Triangle as from 16th September normal time 7-8pm.
2nd September
Next pre-season fixture Hassocks u15's.
This Sunday we host Hassocks u15's in the pre-season fixture list. K.O 10.30 9.45 meet @ Leylands Park. Sky Blue & Claret kit.
28th August
Hat-rick of Southdown tournament wins!
The boys successfuly defended their home tournament trophy on Saturday making it a hat-trick of wins over the last three years. The pre-season tournament was a great success as the boys won their group stages with wins against Marle Place, Thistle Youth and Southdown Athletic.
The semi-final saw the boys drawn against Eastbourne Borough and they booked their place in the final with a 4-0 win. Ifield Edwards awaited the boys in the final and were not strong enough to stop the boys running out 3-1 winners to retain the trophy.
13th August
Website updating.
As you will see from the different areas of the website. I have been busy developing the new pages and uploading content. In the players page you can see that I would like to produce a profile on each player. If you are happy to, please email me the relevant information that you would like me to create for you. I will update all of the photographs at the pre-season games. See Lukes profile for the info required.
See contacts page for email address.
Thanks Lee.
13th August
County Cup Draw!
The first two rounds of the County Cup have now been drawn. We will be away to Fishergate Flyers in our quest to retain the trophy this season. Ties will be played 24th September. Full cup draw click here.
10th August
Southdown face Le Harve as part of pre-season!
It has been confirmed today that as part of the pre-season fixtures the boys will be playing against Le Havre FC accademy side and a side made up from BHAFC Development Centre players. This has come about from an invitation from BHAFC football in the community scheme.
The games will take place at Peacehaven FC on Sunday August 20th. Please arrive at the ground for 3.30pm. The event will end at approximately 7pm. Due to a number of Southdown regular players being away some players from Brighton's under 14's have been asked to represent Southdown for the day.
If you would like to know more about the scheme and joint venture that Brighton & Le Havre are opperating please click on the link below.