Lewes out of the Senior Cup - again

Hastings United finally put paid to Lewes hopes of Senior Cup glory with a 1-0 victory at the Pilot Field.

The teams met for the third time after the previous game was ordered to be replayed by the Sussex FA over an ineligible player fielded by Hastings…

Lewes Ladies aim to remain County Champions

Lewes Ladies take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the final of the Sussex Women's Challenge Cup final at Lancing FC on Thursday.

The game is a repeat of last year's final which the Rooks won on penalties, ending the Albion's stranglehold over the trophy which they had retained since 2000…

Relegation fears still haunt the Rooks

A fine second half performance from Havant & Waterlooville stunned Lewes this afternoon at the Dripping Pan, when they fell to a 3-0 defeat.

The Rooks marginally shaded the first half, with good chances falling to Ross Sutton and Anthony Barness, but the home side failed to cause any real danger to the Hawks defence…

Stalemate at the Camrose

Lewes shared the points with Basingstoke this afternoon despite taking a fourth minute lead into half time.

Joe Keehan, deputising for the injured Chris Breach at centre back, gave Lewes an early lead when he rose at the far post to head home a corner…

Ladies in action tomorrow

Lewes Ladies host Norwich City tomorrow at the Dripping Pan.

This is likely to be a tough game for the Rooks in the league against a strong Canaries side…

See the Rooks for a fiver

If you've not been to an away game to support the Rooks, now's your chance!

Basingstoke Town are reducing the admission price for their game against Lewes tomorrow to just £5 for adults, with a £1 for children…

Lewes suffer reverse at home to Eastleigh

Lewes lost their fourth encounter of the season with Eastleigh this evening at the Dripping Pan

It was a frustrating night for Lewes as they controlled the match for long periods but were unable to get the result their hard work deserved…

Rooks throw away vital points

Lewes let a three goal lead slip away in the final 17 minutes against fellow strugglers Worcester City this afternoon.

A noisy contingent of City fans could barely believe their team had come back from the dead after the Rooks looked home and dry at 3-0…

Tim on target for England

Lewes striker Tim Rivers made history this afternoon, becoming the first Lewes FC player to score for England.

Not content with one goal though, Tim scored twice for England Schools against Northern Ireland in the first match of the Centenary Shield tournament…

See Rooks for a fiver - at the Pan!

The fog-bound game against St Albans, which was abandoned at half time in October, has now been re-arranged for Wednesday April 14th, kick off 7.45pm.

With the original game only lasting 45 minutes, the Management Committee feels that it would be right to charge only £5 for adult entry to this match, with kids who will be on half term, getting in free…

Mondays U18's Match Postponed

Tonights scheduled U18's Home match against Burgess Hill has been cancelled due the weather…

Chelmsford too strong for Lewes

A physical Chelmsford City side were too much for Lewes this afternoon as the Rooks lost their first game at the Dripping Pan since November.

City moved into second place with this result but like so many of the sides challenging for promotion, their game is one of expediency, moving the ball upfield to their tall striker Robert Edmans as efficiently as possible…

Sussex Senior Cup tie to be replayed

The Sussex FA has ordered Lewes and Hastings United to replay the recent Sussex Senior Cup tie owing to an ineligible player fielded by Hastings.

Ross Treleaven scored during the replay at the Pilot Field on 9th February, and also netted one of the penalties in the shoot-out which Hastings won 7-6…

Ladies reach County Cup final

Lewes Ladies earned a place in the County Cup final for the second season running following this afternoon's 4-0 victory over Crawley Wasps at the Dripping Pan.

Goals from Kirstie Spice, Charlotte Bennett and a brace from Emma Millington mean that Lewes will defend the trophy in a repeat of last year's final against Brighton & Hove Albion on the 18th March…

Havant breached in injury time

Man of the Match Chris Breach got the goal he and his team mates deserved this afternoon with a 94th minute equaliser at Westleigh Park.

Havant looked to be heading for their fifth straight home league win until Breach converted David Wheeler's late cross, but it was testament to the spirit and courage of this Lewes team who battled all the way and were the best side for much of the second period…

Rooks lose on penalties in Senior Cup

Two more hours of football this evening still wasn't enough to separate Lewes and Hastings United in the Sussex Senior Cup, but United went through to the quarter finals having finally won on penalties.

Last week the teams drew 2-2 after extra time at the Dripping Pan, and the scoreline was the same at the end of normal time at the Pilot Field…

Spirited fightback earns Rooks a point

Promotion-chasing Braintree Town surrendered a two goal lead at the Dripping Pan this afternoon, as the Rooks battled back to secure a draw courtesy of a Joe Keehan brace.

Lewes made a terrible start when Mark Powers' header deceived Lewes keeper Rikki Banks at the near post in the sixth minute…

Rivers sails into the England squad

Most lads his age would be looking forward to a few days in Malaga for entirely different reasons, but Lewes Under 18 striker Tim Rivers will be heading to Spain in a few weeks time to play football, as part of the England Schools squad.

Following in the footsteps of current Lewes team mate David Wheeler and former Rook Matt Whitehead, who has won a place for the second season running, Tim has been involved in trials since the autumn and found out the news a week ago…

Rooks pitch up to the Farmer's Market

This Saturday's Farmer's Market down the Cliffe will have a new addition - an appearance from Lewes FC.

A number of supporters have volunteered to add a bit of variety to the beeswax candles and organic carrots normally found at the market and will be selling tickets for the forthcoming beer festival, as well as attempting to create interest and awareness of the football club in general amongst the Saturday morning shoppers…

Ten man Rooks hold on for replay

Two hours of football still wasn't enough to find a winner of this evening's third round Senior Cup tie, and Lewes must now travel to Hastings for a replay next Tuesday.

A much-changed Lewes side battled hard against United who are currently second in the Ryman Premier League, and despite being reduced to ten men when Dan Royce was sent off 17 minutes from time, the Rooks held on for a draw after extra time…

Meek Lewes banished by Terras

Lewes left Dorset empty-handed this afternoon in the basement clash against Weymouth.…

U18's in action on Monday

Lewes Under 18's take on Horsham YMCA on Monday night in the Ryman Youth League.

Kick off at the Dripping Pan is at 7.45…

Rooks draw with Magpies

The Rooks are still looking for their first away win of the season following this evening's 1-1 draw at Dorchester, although they still managed to break a three match losing sequence on the road.

After a goaless first half, Lewes went ahead through Jean-Michel Sigere in the 57th minute.…

Reduced ticket prices for Hastings Senior Cup tie

The much-postponed Sussex Senior Cup tie against Hastings United has been rescheduled for Wednesday February 3rd.

This is bound to be a tough game with Hastings currently second in the Ryman Premier and keen to add some silverware to the trophy cabinet - so too the Rooks as they approach the club's 125th anniversary…

Rooks beat the Seagulls

Lewes made light work of the first of their three six-pointers this week with a 2-0 victory over Weston-Super-Mare.

The Rooks' fine home form, which has seen them lose only once at the Dripping Pan since September, continued as the visitors were swept aside by two first half penalties…

Brave fightback not enough for Lewes in the Trophy

A dramatic end to the FA Trophy game at Kidderminster Harriers saw Lewes score two late goals to draw level, before a heartbreaking stoppage time winner from the home side.

With five players missing through injury or being cup-tied, the Rooks struggled to make an impact and Kidderminster took an early lead in the 11th minute when Robbie Matthews' freekick took a deflection off the Lewes wall to wrong-foot Lewes keeper Rikki Banks…

Another away defeat for Lewes

Lewes are still looking for their first win of the road this season despite taking the lead against Staines.

Jean-Michel Sigere scored his first goal for the Rooks since his return with a spectacular diving header in the 28th minute direct from Dan Royce's free kick which was awarded following one of many untidy challenges on David Wheeler this afternoon…

Lewes FC pays HMRC debt

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Kidderminster tie postponed again

Tomorrow night's FA Trophy tie against Kidderminster has been postponed again because of a frozen pitch.…

Lewes FC makes final appeal for help

Lewes FC is hoping to celebrate its 125th anniversary later this year, but there are serious fears that it might not reach that milestone as it prepares to fight for survival at the High Court again next Wednesday.

The club faces an HM Revenue and Customs winding-up petition for outstanding monies of £48,000. The case has been adjourned twice since the summer to allow more time to pay off the original £110, 000 debt, during which time the club has been paying £10,000 per month. …

Kidderminster trip postponed

Tomorrow's FA Trophy match against Kidderminster Harriers has been postponed.…

Fixture update

Despite the poor weather, a number of games have been rescheduled over the next few weeks.

The home match against Eastleigh has now been set for next Wednesday 13th January…

Eastleigh match postponed again

Tonight's rescheduled Blue Square South match against Eastleigh has unsurprisingly fallen victim to the weather again.

Sections of the Dripping Pan pitch have frozen and combined with the snow there was no option but to postpone the game again, combined with difficult driving conditions for our opponents…

Gentleman's Evening at the Dripping Pan

Adult entertainment comes to the Dripping Pan on Saturday January 16th in the form of a Gentleman's Evening.

Players and management are due to attend the evening upon their return from the afternoon's match at Staines when the fun begins from 6.30pm…

Rooks lose at Dover

Dover gained revenge for their Boxing Day defeat at Lewes with a 2-0 home win this afternoon.

Lewes held on until the late stages of the game, going behind with 19 minutes to go and then conceding an injury time penalty…