Midweek football: Hillians defeated, Heath draw

Burgess Hill Town came back from their long trip to Needham Market with nothing after a 3-1 defeat.
Melford Simpson scored Haywards Heath Town's first goal. Picture by Grahame LehkyjMelford Simpson scored Haywards Heath Town's first goal. Picture by Grahame Lehkyj
Melford Simpson scored Haywards Heath Town's first goal. Picture by Grahame Lehkyj

Ian Chapman's men found themselves 1-0 down after 34 minutes after Gareth Heath's strike.

Samuel Nunn and Bredan Ocran made it 3-0 in the 77th and 81st minutes before Lucas Rodriguez got a consolation in the 83rd minute.

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The club tweeted after the final whistle: "A disappointing evening in Suffolk for the Hillians, which sees @needhammktfc claim all three points. Thank you to all the Hillians fans who made the long journey tonight, your continuous support is greatly appreciated. Keep believing, we will keep battling! #COYH"

Shaun Saunders' Haywards heath Town found themselves 1-0 down to a second-minute penalty at Eastbourne Town but Melford Simpson equalised after 15 minutes and that's how it stayed.

Hassocks held Crawley Down Gatwick 1-1 after Jake Lindsey's header cancelled out the hosts' early opener.