Peacehaven turned in another creditable performance against Ryman League opposition, but were again swept aside late on. Had there been a bit more cutting edge for the home side the result might have been different, but Pete Edwards will have taken encouragement from the majority of this match.

Stuart Clarke, Josh Heyburn and Aaron MacMillan came into the starting line up against a Hillians side not far from full strength. The first half was quite an even affair, with Peacehaven creating the better chances. Lee Newman and Tom Levitt both spurned opportunities after good approach play.

Burgess Hill took the lead just after half time, as Lloyd Cotton slid a shot past Heyburn from the edge of the box. Cotton added a second from the penalty spot shortly afterwards, and a third goal against a much changed defence put a rather harsh complexion on the result.

Edwards will have been pleased to see how many chances his side created, but will know that they will need to sharpen up at both ends of the pitch before next Saturday's opening League game at East Grinstead.

Speaking on Sunday, Pete Edwards said he was happy with how the Pre-Season has unfolded, and the way the new signings have fitted in. "We've played some good football, and haven't been outplayed for long periods in any of the games. Tuesday's game with Lewes will give us another chance to sharpen up our play"

Peacehaven:- Heyburn, Clarke, Hill, Bowles, Cullinane, Gunn, Newman, Marshall, O'Toole, Levitt, MacMillan

Used Subs:- Pook, B Dartnell, S Dartnell, Bentley, Lago, Saunders, Tyler, Wilkinson

Report by Alex Panton