Peacehaven continued their climb up the table with a hard fought victory over Ringmer. In a see-saw match they dominated the first half before coming under sustained pressure, only to hit on the counter attack to claim the points.

Ringmer had been boosted before the match with the signing of Danny Davis from Whitehawk, although he wasn't registered in time for the match. Peacehaven brought Ashley Rees back into the starting line up for the first time since their FA Vase match at Beckenham.

Peacehaven took control almost from the start, with Clive Snell winning his personal duel with Dave Altendorff in midfield, and controlling much of the play.
They took an early lead after a slick passing move culminated in Rob O'Toole feeding Rees, who side footed in his tenth goal of the season.

Ringmer were playing a very high line in defence, and they were caught out by Peacehaven's second goal. Snell won the ball in midfield and strode through the visiting defence, who parted obligingly and, spotting Jake Buss off his line, he chipped over his old team mate. It was the sort of move which makes either the attacker or goalkeeper look rather foolish, and fortunately for Snell his confidence was well founded, and it was Buss who was left with the red face.

Bradley, Rees and O'Toole all had further chances in a half which Peacehaven were completely dominating but, as at Crowborough on Saturday, the tone of the match changed after half time.

Ringmer knew they were fortunate to still be in the contest, and finally gained a foothold with a far more attacking approach after the break. With both wingers pushed forward they were at times playing with four forwards, and they finally

started to apply some pressure.

Their positivity was rewarded when Adam Mitchell struck home after good work from Tim Johnson, and suddenly we had a real contest.  Peacehaven were getting pushed further and further back, and were relying on hitting on the break. Ringmer were having a lot more of the ball, but struggling to create chances, and were always vulnerable on the break.

Eventually they over committed and were caught out. Tom Levitt fed Ryan Bradley, and he hit a first time shot past Buss, and into the back of the net. That goal proved decisive, and Peacehaven eventually claimed a comfortable victory.

Report by Alex Panton