Ibbo's thoughts on the Hampton game

Steve Ibbitson discusses the Hampton game with LFC director Charlie Dobres

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Today is Non League Day

This morning may seem like any other morning to many people.

Get up, breakfast, SoccerAM, lunch, football…

Little celebration for Lewes on Non League Day

There was little for Lewes to cheer about on Non League Day with a miserable defeat by Hampton & Richmond at the Dripping Pan. Report Photos

The highpoint for the home fans was BBC commentator Jonathon Pearce reading out the half time raffle numbers, but the current injury crisis enveloping the Dripping Pan meant that the Rooks faced an uphill struggle from the start…

Rooks Injury Crisis - UPDATE

The Rooks Website can exclusively announce that manager Steve Ibbitson and the new Community Board have moved quickly to bolster the playing squad for this Saturday's fixture against Hampton & Richmond.…

It could only happen in Lewes - the Rook Hunt!

Lewes FC is proud to announce that it has teamed up with South St Bonfire Society to hold the World’s first family Rook Hunt on Sunday 5th September between 2 and 5pm. 

The cunningly disguised Rooks will be hiding in the windows of around 50 shops and businesses in the centre of Lewes between the bottleneck and Cliffe Corner, awaiting our intrepid hunters. …

Lewes fans are top of the league

On the pitch, Lewes FC may still be finding their feet, trying to carve out results in the face of an unprecedented early season injury crisis.

But their fans are really getting behind the new era of Community Ownership and are showing their support through the turnstiles…

Miserable bank holiday continues for Lewes

Lewes fell to their third successive defeat this afternoon, away to in-form Welling United. Report

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It's D'over for Lewes

The largest Dripping Pan crowd of this season and last saw Dover show why they are being considered as title hopefuls after a comfortable 3-0 win. Report

The Lewes injury crisis worsened before the game with Chris Breach, Lewis Hamilton, Ross Sutton and Marc Pullan all failing fitness tests although Sonny Cobbs, David Wheeler and Jamie Crellin all returned to the bench…

Can history repeat itself?

Blue Square South's most unlikely scoreline last season occured at the Dripping Pan, when a high-flying Dover side came to visit on Boxing Day.

No Lewes fan would have felt that the Whites would come bearing any Christmas gifts, and the 2-0 scoreline after fifteen minutes was testament to that belief…

Rooks on BBC South Today

The Rooks were featured on BBC South Today on Wednesday evening.

The cameras turned up to cover the historic happenings at the Dripping Pan, showing how the club has embraced a new model of community ownership, going from private ownership to a democratic model of one member, one share, one vote…

Ibbo's Woking post-match interview

Manager Steve Ibbitson gives his post match thoughts after the 2-1 away defeat against Woking on Tuesday Night.

Ibbo's blames the slow start and how a half-time re-shuffle got the Rooks back into the game. He also looks ahead to this weekend's home match against Dover Athletic…

Conference football back on our screens

Blue Square Bet League football will be back on TV next week after the announcement of a new deal.

The Football Conference Board has agreed a three year Television Broadcasting contract with Premier Sports TV, a subscription based broadcast Company, to screen 30 Blue Square Premier matches per season for the 2010/11, 2011/12 & 2012/13 seasons. …

Plucky Rooks dealt blow by Cards

A typical "game of two halves" almost saw Lewes snatch a deserved equaliser against play-off hopefuls Woking this evening.

The Rooks made a terrible start, conceding to bogeyman striker Dave Gilroy after only three minutes…

Ibbo's Basingstoke Post Match Interview

Manager Steve Ibbitson gives his post match thoughts after the 0-0 home draw against Basingstoke Town on Saturday.

As well as the game, he gives an update from the treatment table and goes into detail about David Wheelers passing!!…

Lewes FC creates national media interest

The transistion of Lewes FC into a community-owned club continues to create press interest this morning.

Having recently been the subject of an article by Jim White in The Daily Telegraph and new director Ben Ward in The Times (subscription needed), this morning sees an extensive interview with another director Patrick Marber, by The Observer's Chief Sport's Writer Paul Hayward…

Online club shop now open

The great new shirts from Lewes FC are now just a few clicks away following the opening of the club's new online shop.

Replica shirts and leisure wear are available and we will be shortly adding to the stock you can purchase online…

Stalemate at the Pan

A defeat, a win and now a draw is the Lewes haul from the season's first three games after this stalemate against Basingstoke Town. 

Lewes could have been two up in five minutes with Simon Wormull going close with a volley and Rob Gradwell forcing Basingstoke keeper Chris Tardif to tip his shot over the bar…

Lee strolling for the Rooks once again

Lewes supporter Lee Cobb is putting on his hiking boots again next week to raise money for Lewes FC.…

Opening Pan fixture sees Rooks take three points

An superb midweek crowd of 601 saw Lewes secure their first win of the season in the opening home fixture against Thurrock.

Exactly a year ago, Thurrock were the midweek visitors to the Pan and the 1-1 draw was watched by 354 supporters…

Ibbo's Post Match Interview

Listen to Rooks Manager Steve Ibbitson give his first post match interview of the season to Patrick Marber after the fine 2-1 win over Thurrock at the Dripping Pan on Wednesday night.

An impressive crowd of 601 were there to witness the first game as the new Lewes Community Football Club.…

Lewes FC and Regatta join forces for the Kids

Lewes FC and Regatta unveil football’s biggest Kids Go Free scheme.

At a time in football where many families are being priced out of attending matches, Lewes Football Club has teamed up with Regatta, the UK’s number one brand for outdoor activity clothing, to offer all children under 16 free entry into the club’s league matches at the Dripping Pan…

Lewes open the season at the Dripping Pan

Lewes take on Thurrock tomorrow night in the opening Blue Square Bet South game at the Dripping Pan this season.

The Rooks will be keen to put Saturday's defeat at Staines behind them with a good performance against the Essex side, although Steve Ibbitson's side still faces an early season injury crisis…

Lewes lose Staines opener

Lewes didn't make the start to the season they would have hoped for this afternoon, going down 1-0 at Staines Town.

The home side showed why they are amongst the promotion candidates with a strong first half showing which gave the Rooks defence much to contend with.…

Lewes FC announce charity shirt sponsor

At a time in football where profit seems to be everything, Lewes FC has shown that it’s determined to prove its credentials as a community-owned football club.

The Blue Square Bet South club, which entered into 100% community ownership on 8th July, has announced as one of its first initiatives that it is donating its shirt sponsorship to charity…

Artwave at the Pan

Artwave washes into the Dripping Pan late this summer on three consecutive Sundays - 29 August and 5 and 12 September.…

Pre-season ends in defeat

A disappointing pre-season ended for Lewes with defeat at Ryman South side Eastbourne Town on Friday.

The Rooks squad looks set to start the new season with a number of players injured, and Friday night's talking point was a tackle on Simon Wormull that could put his chances of playing against Staines next Saturday in doubt…

Youth team in Albion encounter

Lewes Under 18's take on Brighton & Hove Albion's U18 side in a friendly on Saturday.

The game will be a good test for the Rooks, with many of the players having been involved with the Seagulls' junior sides in the past…

Lewes go down fighting at Priory Lane

Lewes lost their second pre-season match last night at Priory Lane against BSB Premier side Eastbourne Borough.

Despite the 3-1 scoreline, the Rooks held their own for long periods with a side that saw at least five senior players missing through injury…

Lewes Ladies in pre-season action

Lewes Ladies are making good preparations for the new season with a series of friendlies.

The ladies played their first friendly on the 25th July and lost 4 v 2 to newly promoted Gillingham who now play in the league above and have been busy on the recruitment circuit…

Lewes face Eastbourne double header this week

Lewes look to wrap up their pre-season this week with two games in Eastbourne.

Tomorrow night (Tuesday) the Rooks visit Priory Lane for the first time since Boxing Day 2008 as they take on Blue Square Bet side Eastbourne Borough, with last year's Lewes Player of the Season Rikki Banks now featuring in goal…

Lewes beaten in pre season friendly

Lewes lost their unbeaten pre-season record this afternoon against Conference side Hayes & Yeading at the Dripping Pan.

The Rooks were worthy opponents throughout much of the first half and took the lead midway through to the delight of the home fans as ex H&Y striker Rob Gradwell pounced on a loose ball after a tackle on keeper Lee Harrison before slotting into an empty net…

Summer Soccer Schools

LEWES FC SUMMER HOLIDAY FOOTBALL FUN DAYS

Conducted in the form of a points competition based upon team games not just football matches!…

Lewes enjoy friendly win

Lewes marked the first game of the new season at the Dripping Pan with a 3-0 win over Horsham.

Ryman Premier side Horsham agreed to the game at short notice having been unbeaten in three pre-season games so far, but a valiant performance was not enough to prevent three fantastic Lewes goals…

Fixtures out now

Lewes open next season with a trip to Staines Town on Saturday August 14th.

Their Blue Square South Bet campaign continues with back-to-back games against Thurrock and Basingstoke Town and a tough midweek trip to Woking, before entertaining last season's runner's up Dover and a bank holiday trip to Welling…

Rooks go racing with Blue Square

Lewes could win £4000 on Saturday, courtesy of Blue Square BET and a horse called Tiddliwinks.

League sponsors Blue Square BET are backing the prestigious Stewards Cup at Glorious Goodwood and have allocated a horse to all clubs in Conference Premier, North and South…

Beer festival set to return

Following on from the success of the inaugural Lewes FC beer festival last February, plans have been made to host another event to celebrate the club's 125^th anniversary. 

This will be held on Friday 17^th September at the Dripping Pan, when you will be able to sample up to 20 real ales and ciders from all over the country.  …

Apply for a Season Ticket now

Ensure you don't miss out on the action at the Pan next season by buying a Lewes FC season ticket.

In an effort to thank loyal supporters for their goodwill last season, and as a way of encouraging new fans to experience football at the Dripping Pan, we have frozen the cost of our season ticket prices…

Website Updates

With the new season only weeks away, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in preparation.

One key area is the club website, work on which had been delayed partly due to the change of ownership over the summer…

Open evening at the Dripping Pan

There will be an informal open evening at the Dripping Pan tonight, Wednesday 21st July.

This will be a chance to meet the team behind the community club initiative and put any questions that you might have to them over a pint of Harvey's in a relaxed atmosphere…

Crawley pull out of Dripping Pan date

Lewes FC's pre-season plans have been thrown into disarray after big-spending Crawley Town dramatically pulled out of next Monday's friendly

The game against the Blue Square Bet Premier side was set to be Lewes' first game of the season at the Dripping Pan, and was likely to have attracted a good attendance amongst followers of Sussex football, earning the Rooks some much-needed income…

Match Day Stewards wanted

Fancy getting a Lewes season ticket for free?

The club needs to recruit a number of new volunteer stewards for match days…

Bar makeover taking shape

Like much of the ground, the Rook Inn has had a close-season freshen-up this summer and the results are fantastic.

Thanks to the sterling efforts of a band of eager supporters over the last couple of weeks, the ugly brown walls have now been transformed by a fresh white coat of paint with both changing rooms also receiving some much needed attention too…

Rooks draw blank in opener

Lewes got the new season underway this afternoon with a goaless draw at Worthing.

The game saw Chris White take charge of the Rebels for the first time who would have taken encouragement from the way his Ryman South side coped with the challenge from the Rooks…

Pre-season friendlies approaching

With the new campaign just a month away, Lewes are well into pre-season training.

The season itself gets underway on August 14th, but the Rooks have lined up a number of friendly fixtures, starting this coming Saturday at Worthing…

Premier League pledges financial help to Conference

The Premier League today announced a solidarity package with the Football Conference worth £6m over the next three seasons.

Following the £1m payment made to the Football Conference in 2009/10 the Premier League has decided to provide funding for seasons 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13 that will support all Football Conference clubs…

Darren set for his own Tour de France

Whilst the Tour de France cyclists battle the Alps and Pyrenees on their way to Paris, Lewes FC Community & Education Scheme Manager Darren Ford is preparing for his own endurance ride to the city.

Next Wednesday July 21st, Darren is participating in the London to Paris sponsored Bike Ride to raise funds for Action Medical Research, a great children's charity dedicated to improving the health of babies and children in the UK…

Lewes FC - The People's Club

LEWES FC TODAY BECOMES A MEMBER-OWNED CLUB

As the Club nears its 125th anniversary in September, it now begins an equally historic process taking it from private ownership to a democratic model of one member, one share, one vote.  …

Claim a player!

Lewes FC are offering supporters the opportunity to sponsor a player for the new season.

This is always a popular start to a new campaign and this time the club is giving fans the chance to sponsor a player's home or away kit, and therefore helping to raise valuable funds at the same time…

Prepare the Pan - this Sunday

Lewes supporters are being asked to turn up to the ground this coming Sunday (4th) and the following Sunday (11th) to help prepare the Dripping Pan for next season

There are a number of jobs that have to be done, with this Sunday focusing on preparation and tidying up before the paint brushes come out next weekend…

Artists United for Lewes

A unique collaboration between local artists and Lewes Football Club kicks off in the town next weekend.

Organised by Rooks125, the group behind a move to restructure Lewes FC as a community-run club, Artists United will see over 40 local designers, sculptors, photographers and painters display their work at the Foundry Gallery in North Street…

Kit poll result

The winning design in the recent away kit vote has been announced.

After a poll which saw each design lead at various times, Lewes will play in kit b, which was the version with the white collar and piping down the sleeve…

Squad preparations continue

Lewes manager Steve Ibbitson is putting the finishing touches to his squad for next season.

Ibbitson, along with his assistant manager Jason Hopkinson, has worked hard since last season ended to ensure that the squad had weight and balance, having identified areas where improvements could be made during the course of the last campaign…

Pan preparations already progressing

Even with the two days set aside for supporters to help improve the Dripping Pan, work has already commenced in certain areas.

Loyal supporter Roy Dartnell has begun repainting the concourse safety lines, whilst the overgrowth on the banking has been cut and we have a volunteer to clean and tidy up the dug outs…

Prepare the Pan to Paint the Pan

Lewes FC is calling on supporters once again this close season to help give the Dripping Pan its annual makeover.

Assistant Manager Jason Hopkinson and coach Simon Gough were joined by members of the Management Committee last week to see what needs to be done in order to get the ground prepared for the new season…

Joe's a Diamond!

Blue Square Bet Premier side Rushden and Diamonds have announced the signing of Lewes midfielder Joe Keehan.…

Youth team plans underway

Pre-season training for the Ryman Youth League Champions begins next Monday 7th June, at 6.00pm down the Pan.

The new squad will be finalised by the second week in July, when a number of pre-season games will commence before the new season kick offs in August. …

Rooks line up Rebels date

A friendly against Worthing will be the Rooks' first pre-season match next month.

The game will see new Rebels boss Chris White take charge for the first time, and will also be an opportunity for supporters of both sides to renew their traditional rivalry for the first time in a number of years…

Ibbitson adds defensive strength to his squad

Lewes manager Steve Ibbitson has bolstered his defence with two key signings for the new season.

Former Crawley defender Marc Pullen joins the Rooks after his release from Blue Square Bet Premier side Eastbourne Borough…

Lewes Ladies announce new Manager

Lewes Ladies have named the replacement for former manager Jacquie Agnew.

Michelle Mangan, an ex Rook herself, has now taken over the reins and is already turning her thoughts to preparing for the new season.…

Lewes make two more signings

Busy preparations for the Rooks' new season continue with the announcement of two more new signings.

Simon Wormull makes a welcome return to the Dripping Pan, having left Zamaretto Premier League Champions Farnborough Town by mutal consent this month…

Lewes youth set-up strengthened

League Champions Lewes Under 18's have signalled their intention to build on another successful season with the appointment of a Youth Development Officer.

Chris Rivers, who is the father of U18 player Tim Rivers, has taken on the role, having formerly been assistant manager and coach at Horley Town. Rivers will work closely with Rooks U18 coach Tobi Hutchinson and assistant Alan Dove…

Crawley friendly added

Lewes will play host to Blue Square Bet Premier neighbours Crawley Town on Monday 26th July, kicking off at 7.30pm.

The Red Devils have announced a strong line-up of pre-season friendlies themselves including Arsenal, Millwall and QPR, but will possibly face the their toughest challenge when they visit the Dripping Pan for the Rooks' first pre-season friendly…

Rooks swoop to sign Gradwell and Ide

With the season having finished only four weeks ago, Lewes have wasted no time in putting plans in place for the new campaign with the signing of Rob Gradwell and Lewis Ide.

Gradwell is a familiar face to Lewes supporters, having joined the team on loan from Blue Square Premier side Hayes and Yeading for the last month of the season…

Lewes set for pre-season friendlies

Lewes have announced the first three of their 2010/11 pre-season friendlies today with two matches scheduled against Blue Square Bet Premier opposition.

The Dripping Pan plays host to Blue Square Bet Premier side Hayes and Yeading on Saturday 31st July, kicking off at 3pm. …

Next season shaping up

The Football Conference has announced the provisional listing of teams playing in Blue Square Bet Premier, North and South leagues next season.

Following the Rooks' dramatic victory at Hampton in the final game of the season last month, Lewes remain in Blue Square Bet South for 2010/11…

Borough invest in Banks

Lewes Player of the Season Rikki Banks has left the Dripping Pan to sign for Eastbourne Borough.

The 22 year old keeper, who was manager Steve Ibbitson's Player of the Year in the Rooks' Blue Square Premier season, will hope to feature in goal in the Premier again, with the Sports having survived a cliffhanger last day victory over Oxford United to remain in the division…

PAN - demonium at the Pan

Live music comes to the Dripping Pan on Bank Holiday Monday in the shape of PANdemonium.…

Youth team bow out

A brave performance from the Lewes Under 18 side wasn't enough to see them through to the final of the Ryman Youth League Cup final following a 1-0 defeat at Brentwood last night.

A tense game saw both sides struggle to gain the upperhand, and extra time came as little surprise. However, Brentwood went ahead in the 93rd minute through Robbie Rees leaving the Rooks with a mountain to climb…

Brighton & Hove Albion Legend playing at the Dripping Pan this Friday

Peter Ward dons his football boots this Friday evening at the Dripping Pan to star in a charity match between fans of Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace.

The two sets of supporters forget their off-pitch rivalry for this fundraising evening on behalf of the Robert Eaton Memorial Fund. Robert lost his life in the World Trade Centre on 9/11 and this annual match is played in his memory…

Football Fun Day at the Pan

Enjoy playing football and fun games on the pitch at the Dripping Pan, home of Lewes FC on Saturday 1st May. Bookings now being taken or pay on the day. For Ages 5-13 years old. Cost: £15.00 per person. For further information please contact: Darren Ford on 07909 904757 or community@lewesfc.com

Click here to download the flyer…

Youth team semi final date

Lewes Under 18's progressed into the semi finals of the Ryman League Youth Cup last night with a 4-0 victory over Sutton United at the Dripping Pan.

In a sometimes feisty affair, Lewes went ahead through Louis Pople in the first half and then added second half goals from Jordan Lang, Aaron Hopkinson and an audacious effort from Harvey Storer…

Youth team quarter final date

The quarter final of the Ryman League Youth Cup takes place at the Dripping Pan tonight.

Lewes take on Sutton United, with the semi final likely to be played later that week before the final on Bank Holiday Monday May 3rd…

Tense final day sees Lewes beat Hampton to secure BSS status

The Great Escape has actually happened. Lewes, seemingly down and out only a few months ago, ensured another season of Blue Square South football with a 2-1 win away at Hampton & Richmond Borough.

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It's all down to the last 90 minutes

This is it. Tomorrow, the fate of Lewes will be decided at the Beveree Stadium when the Rooks take on Hampton & Richmond Borough…

Tim on target for England

Lewes youngster Tim Rivers scored a goal and provided an assist in England Schools Centenary Shield victory against Scotland this evening at Carlisle United.

The Scots led 1-0 at half time but Tim appeared as a substitute at the restart and took only 68 seconds to score England's equaliser, a fine shot just inside the area which was too strong for the Scottish keeper.…

Rikki banks Supporters' award

Lewes goalkeeper Rikki Banks has been awarded this season's Lewes Supporters' Player of the Season trophy.

Banks was the popular choice but was pushed all the way by defenders Chris Breach and Anthony Barness…

Bath defeat sets up final day showdown

The Dripping Pan's second highest crowd of the season saw Lewes lose their four match unbeaten home run against a Bath City side aiming for a play-off spot.

The defeat means that Lewes face a tough trip to Hampton & Richmond on Saturday where they have to match or better the result which Worcester achieve at home to Eastleigh to stay up…

Bath showdown tomorrow night - for a fiver

Lewes take on Bath tomorrow night in the final home game of the season.…

Lewes move out of bottom three

Lewes moved above Worcester into the Blue Square South safety zone after an emphatic 5-0 defeat of Dorchester this afternoon.

First half goals from Joe Keehan, his 17th and 18th of the season saw the Rooks in control at the interval…

No goals against St Albans

Lewes remain in the relegation zone following a 0-0 draw with St Albans this evening at the Dripping Pan.…

See Rooks for a fiver on Wednesday

The fog-bound game against St Albans, which was abandoned at half time in October, now takes place on Wednesday April 14th, kick off 7.45pm.

With the original game only lasting 45 minutes, the club is only charging £5 for adult entry to this match, with students and senior citizens paying £2.50 and kids getting in free…

Rooks supporters invited to a beach party by the Thames!

Hampton & Richmond are hosting a "beach party" during the afternoon of their last game of the season, against Lewes on April 24th.…

Lewes net first away win

A fine team performance this afternoon at St George's Lane saw Lewes secure their first away win of the season against Worcester.

It was a huge "six pointer" for both teams, but Steve Ibbitson's men were well prepared for the game which was always likely to have a big say in the final relegation place this season…

Members and Supporters AGM next week

The Lewes FC Members and Supporters AGM is due to take place on Monday 12th April.

Elections will be held for posts of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Committee. Nominations can be made in advance and should be emailed to David Arnold at david.arnold@me.com…

Lewes take a small step to survival

Lewes boosted their chances of league survival with an Easter Monday win over Bromley at the Dripping Pan.

When the two sides met in August, a physical Bromley side brushed aside the Rooks' challenge, running out 3-0 winners, but the visitors were a shadow of their former selves, with Lewes even afforded the luxury of a 20th minute penalty miss…

Lewes decked by the Cards

A fine display from Rikki Banks still wasn't enough to prevent Woking doing the double over the Rooks at the Kingfield Stadium.

Banks made a succesion of saves to keep his side involved but he still was unable to prevent Woking taking a first half lead when Craig Faulconbridge headed home in the 20th minute…

Ladies game tomorrow postponed

Lewes Ladies game tomorrow against Ipswich Town tomorrow has been postponed

The re-arranged date will be announced soon…

Ibbitson Westminster-bound?

Lewes boss Steve Ibbitson is hoping to secure the biggest transfer of his life next month with the announcement today that he intends to stand for Parliament in the forthcoming general election.…

Welling felled at the Dripping Pan

Lewes enjoyed their best performance since Boxing Day with a 3-1 win over in-form Welling.

With new loan signings Sami El-Abd and Robert Gradwell both in the starting eleven, Lewes looked a better side even before a ball was kicked and they kept up the tempo against a Welling side who came into the match on the back of a five match winning run…

Ibbitson secures loan deals

Lewes boss Steve Ibbitson has bolstered his squad ahead of tomorrow's game against in-form Welling United at the Dripping Pan with two new loan signings from Conference side Hayes & Yeading.

Defender Sami El- Abd, younger brother of Brighton's Adam, has joined the Rooks for a month…

Downpour causes abandonment

Lewes suffered their second abandonment of the season this evening, when the game against Bath City fell victim to the weather.

With relentless rain falling throughout most of the first half, the players endured a further seven minutes after the interval until referee Stephen Daly decided that he had seen enough…

Lewes draw a blank at Stortford

Lewes drew their third consecutive away trip against Bishop Stortford on Saturday, but with Worcester also drawing at home to St Albans, there was no change to the league placings at the foot of the Blue Square South.

One positive note for the Rooks was Weston's defeat at Dorchester, which meant that the gap between 20th and 21st place increased by two points, with Lewes now six points ahead with a game in hand…

Agnew to step down

Following this evening's County Cup Final, Jacquie Agnew has announced that she will step down as manager of the Ladies squad the end of the season after seven years at the helm.

Her decision calls time on a hugely successful era and she leaves the club at its highest ever position in the football league.…

Rooks beaten by Brighton in Sussex Cup Final

Lewes Ladies were four minutes away from retaining the Sussex County Cup this evening, but eventually lost out in extra time to Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Rooks made a fine start when Janine Daly put them into the lead in the eleventh minute, capitalising on some lack marking at the far post from a corner…

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…

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…