Rooks host Rangers in Women's FA Cup

Queens Park Rangers are the visitors to the Dripping Pan for the third round of the Women's FA Cup.…

Ladies make FA Cup progress

Lewes Ladies made sure of a place in the hat for the third round of the Ladies FA Cup on Sunday with a resounding 5-1 victory over Haringey Borough at the Dripping Pan.

The visitors came into the game on the back of some good league form this season, but the Rooks showed the sort of form that seemed to be ever present for much of last season in some difficult conditions…

Dorchester match postponed

The Rooks' BSS encounter with Dorchester Town, originally scheduled for Tuesday 1 December, has now been postponed.

The Magpies now have a Dorset County Cup tie against Wimbourne Town on that date, and this takes precendence over league fixtures…

Lewes beaten but not embarrassed

Lewes lost their first home match since September this afternoon against league leaders Newport County.

Although on paper the 0-3 defeat looks a heavy one, the Rooks showed plenty of battle and spirit and almost provided a shock opening after three minutes when Scott Rogers cleared off the line…

Ladies at home in the FA Cup on Sunday

Lewes Ladies face Haringey Borough in the 2nd round of the Women's FA Cup on Sunday.…

Ibbo named Lewes Personality of the Year

Lewes manager Steve Ibbitson was named 2009 Lewes Personality of the Year at the prestigious Fatstock Dinner on Wednesday night.

Steve, who is not only manager of the first team but is an important member of the club's Management Committee, was the runaway winner in the poll which was organised and presented by Viva Lewes and is deserved recognition for all his hard work since taking over the manager's role last March…

"Victory" No 1 - Lewes survive Winding Up petition

Lewes FC have been given more time to pay their outstanding debt following today's appointment at the High Court.

September's original Winding Up petition from the HMRC, which was adjourned for three months, was heard again this morning but adjourned for a second time until January 13th 2010…

Victory No 2 - Lewes progress in the FA Trophy

Lewes earned themselves a place in the 1st round of the FA Trophy this evening with a 1-0 win over Eastleigh.

The Rooks secured tonight's replay following Jack Walder's 94th minute equaliser on Saturday, and the match was their third succesive encounter against the Hampshire side having lost 1-0 in the league earlier this month…

Lewes host Eastleigh on Wednesday

The third consecutive game between Lewes and Eastleigh takes place on Wednesday evening at the Dripping Pan.

Having secured a draw thanks to Jack Walder's late equaliser in Hampshire, the FA Trophy replay is scheduled for Wednesday, kick off 7.45pm…

FA Trophy draw news

Lewes will travel to Hampton & Richmond Borough in the first round of the FA Trophy if they beat Eastleigh in Wednesday night's replay.…

Late drama at Eastleigh forces an FA Trophy replay

A late, late goal from Jack Walder secured a 1-1 draw at Eastleigh on Saturday in the 3rd qualifying round of the FA Trophy.…

Lewes Football Club faces second HMRC Winding Up Petition

Lewes Football Club (LFC) is due in the High Court again next Wednesday 25 November as HMRC seeks a Winding Up Order on the club’s outstanding debts.

At the first hearing in September, the club faced a total debt to HMRC of about £115k, made up of £107k debt from the previous tax year and about £8k of current tax due for payment. The judge granted LFC a three month adjournment, with the club having paid the current tax due and a lump sum of £30k, with further payments due to be made in the interim…

Lewes release two players

Lewes FC has reluctantly released non-contract players Sam Crabb and Evan Archibald this week.  …

Kids go free - until the end of the season!

Lewes FC are pleased to announce that the recent "Kids Go Free" offer has been extended for the remainder of the season.

In response to fans' requests, the Management Committee decided to let kids under 14 in for free for the last two home games - the abandoned St Albans match and the win over Hampton & Richmond Borough - on a trial basis to see whether it improved attendances…

Ibbitson philosophical after Eastleigh defeat

Lewes manager Steve Ibbitson refused to make excuses after Saturday’s defeat at Eastleigh, but looked forward to next week’s re-match in the FA Trophy by claiming: “We’ve got another six players to throw into the mix.”

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Spitfires gun down the Rooks

An unfortunate second minute own goal from Scott Manning was enough to give play-off chasing Eastleigh the win this afternoon in Hampshire.

Manning was only called into action after Andy Pearson suffered a hamstring injury in the warm-up, yet despite the early set-back, the youngster, and his team-mates, showed great maturity and commitment and certainly matched their opponents for much of the match…

Ladies drawn against Haringey

Lewes Ladies have been handed a home tie in the FA Women's Cup, against Haringey Borough.

Haringey play in the Eastern Region Women's Football League which is one step below the SE Combination League in which Lewes play, and have won five of seven matches so far this season, with two draws…

Ladies through in FA Cup

Lewes Ladies are in the hat for the 2nd round of the FA Cup for the second season running.

They beat Ipswich 5-2 this afternoon at the Dripping Pan, with two goals each from Emma Millington and Charlotte Bennett, and one from Claire Trafford…

Lewes snatch win against Beavers

Lewes notched back-to-back home wins this afternoon with a 1-0 victory over Hampton & Richmond.

A fantastic goalkeeping display from Rikki Banks was the key to the Rooks winning only their second game of the season…

Kids go free on Saturday

The Rooks are preparing to welcome the next generation of supporters to the Dripping Pan on Saturday.

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Rooks face trip to Eastleigh in the Trophy

Lewes have been drawn away to Eastleigh in the 3rd Qualifying round of the FA Trophy.…

Lewes youngsters in England trials

Three Lewes youth team players were involved in England Schools trials last weekend.

Winger Arron Hopkinson, goalkeeper JJ Banasco-Zaragoza and striker Tim Rivers all took part in the first stage trials for a place in the England Schools squad which will contest the defence of the Carnegie Centenary Shield next spring…

Rooks in controversial defeat

Lewes were denied a certain last-minute penalty at Park View Road, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Welling United.

Referee Mr Harris decided not to award the spot kick despite Welling captain Jack Parkinson's high tackle on Andy Pearson as he burst through…