Wick and Roffey share eight – Copthorne cop it at Worthing United – Barrowmen win in FA Cup

High-scoring Southern Combination League Division 1 matches for Worthing United and Wick – with one winning and one drawing – and mixed FA Cup fortunes for Steyning and Shoreham all feature in this local football round-up.
By Steve Bone
Published 10th Aug 2023, 15:00 BST
Updated 10th Aug 2023, 19:14 BST
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Worthing Utd 4 Copthorne 3

SCFL Division 1

There was a winning start to the season for the Mavericks, overcoming Copthorne 4-3 at Lyons Way.

Wick in pre-season action v Lancing | Picture: Stephen GoodgerWick in pre-season action v Lancing | Picture: Stephen Goodger
Wick in pre-season action v Lancing | Picture: Stephen Goodger

A terrific first 40 minutes saw them go four up without reply.

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Sean Culley (2), Liam Appleton and Danny Kingston were the scorers.

The visitors were given a lift just before the break by way of a goal back from the penalty spot.

This did galvanise them and they came out of the traps fast to reduce the deficit further with two quick goals.

Worthing United in pre-season action v Shoreham | Picture: Stephen GoodgerWorthing United in pre-season action v Shoreham | Picture: Stephen Goodger
Worthing United in pre-season action v Shoreham | Picture: Stephen Goodger

Worthing had a number of chances to increase their lead but these were not were taken – meaning that some superb defending and goalkeeping was required to see the game out for the three points.

This was definitely one for the neutral!

Wick 4 Roffey 4

SCFL Division 1

(report from Wick)

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Johan Van Driel was a sure bet to grab a dramatic injury-time equaliser for ten-man Wick in a rollercoaster league curtain-raiser with Roffey at Crabtree Park.

The Dragons captain already had a spring in his step after placing £100 on a racehorse called Johan which won at 25/1 at Goodwood on Friday.

And he was brimming with confidence when he stepped up to take a 93rd minute free-kick with a valuable point on the line against a team expected to be title contenders.