CRAWLEY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION REVIEW 2009-2010

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Tuesday 27 April 2010:

Merstham Newton celebrated winning the Premier League with a 2-0 home win over Phoenix United. Faygate United occupy the runners up spot after beating Ifield Edwards II 5?-1 at home. Devon McKenzie scoring for Ifield.

Saturday 24 April 2010:

Merstham Newton secured the Premier title without playing as Maidenbower Village failed to fulfil their fixture, handing Merstham the three points they needed. Phoenix United slipped up in their quest for the runners up spot when they went down 3-2 at home to Faygate United, who move above them into third place. Chagos Island finished their season with a 5-0 win at Broadfield.

Thursday 22 April 2010:

Furnace Green Galaxy lifted the Crawley Senior Cup after beating Faygate United 3-1 at the Broadfield Stadium. Peter Sweet opened the scoring for Galaxy on 54 minutes. Jamie Fiveash got a vital touch in a goalmouth melee to make it 2-0 on 69 minutes. Peter Sweet made it 3-0 when he scored a good goal after 75 minutes. Phil Williamson got a last minute consolation for Faygate.

Monday/Tuesday 19/20 April 2010:

On Monday night Merstham Newton went four points clear at the top following their comfortable 5-0 home win over Broadfield. While Tuesday saw Phoenix United move up a place to third thanks to a 2-0 win at second bottom Real Hydraquip.

Saturday 17 April 2010:

Merstham Newton took over at the top after winning 3-1 at Faygate United, while Phoenix United closed the gap on the top four with a 2-1 home win over Chagos Island.

Saturday 6 March 2010

Faygate United won through to the final of the Crawley Charity Shield beating Merstham Newton 5–4 on penalties after the sides had finished extra time at 3–3. Their opponents will probably be Phoenix United who won 4–3 against Bewbush United, although the game was abandoned after 89 minutes.

In the league Chagos Island moved up a place to fourth thanks to a 3–2 home win over bottom side Maidenbower Village. Broadfield also move up a place to sixth and above Ifield Edwards II who they convincingly beat 5–1 at Ewhurst Place, with Andy Dhiman on target for Ifield.

Saturday 20 February 2010

In the Crawley Charity Shield Second Round Merstham Newton comfortably went through after beating Broadfield 5–1 at home. In the league only 2 games survived the weather and Furnace Green Galaxy opened up a five point lead over second placed Merstham Newton after winning 2–1 at Chagos Island, although Merstham do have four games in hand. The bottom two met at Langley Green and it was Real Hydraquip who came out on top as they recorded only their second league win 2–1 over Maidenbower Village.

Saturday 13 February 2010

Furnace Green Galaxy won through to the Third Round of the Mid Sussex Senior Cup with a 2–0 home win over current holders and Mid Sussex Premier league leaders Lindfield. The other two sides in the Mid Sussex Senior Cup went out as Broadfield were beaten 4–1 by Ifield Edwards, Clinton Moore opening the scoring for Ifield on 12 minutes, but Dave Pethers equalised six minutes later. Clive Piller restored Ifield’s lead in the 34th minute, Clinton Moore made it 3–1 two minutes later and Aaron Smith made it 4–1 at the break. Phoenix United also went out as they were beaten 4–2 by County Three side Forest who scored through Joe Holvey with two, Ross Swaine and Chris Copestake.

In the Crawley Charity Shield Faygate United won through to the Third Round, beating Division One side Sporting Crawley 1–0 after extra time.

In the league Chagos Island move up a place to fifth after beating second bottom Real Hydraquip 5–2 at home. The day’s other game between Maidenbower Village and Merstham Newton was postponed.

Saturday 23 January 2010

In the Crawley Senior Cup 2nd Round Chagos Island went through after beating Division One side Rowfant Village 3–2 away, while Furnace Green Galaxy came from two goals down at half time to win 4–2 at Ifield Edwards II. Thomas Erb and Iain McLean were on target for Ifield.

In the Crawley Charity Shield 2nd Round the all Premier tie between Real Hydraquip and Phoenix United went the way of Phoenix with a 4–2 away win.

The only scheduled Premier League game between Maidenbower Village and Faygate United was postponed.

Saturday 12 December 2009

Phoenix United produced the result of the day as they beat high riding County Three side Bexhill United 2-1 at home in the Second Round of the Sussex Intermediate Cup to earn a Third Round tie at Shoreham II. The other two Premier sides involved in the Cup did not fare so well as Furnace Green Galaxy went down 2-0 at Brighton Premier side AFC Stanley, while Broadfield were well beaten at County Reserve Premier side Wick II 7-0.

In the Surrey Intermediate Cup Merstham Newton lost their Third Round tie 2-1 at Caterham Old Boys.

In the league Real Hydraquip picked up their first league win after beating Ifield Edwards II 4-2 away. Ifield's goals were scored by Dan Bravery and Dan Dumper.

Saturday 21 November 2009

November 2009: In the Sussex Intermediate Cup Second Round Maidenbower Village went out after losing 3-0 at Mid Sussex Premier side East Grinstead United. In the Surrey Intermediate Cup First Round Merstham Newton were more successful as they went through after winning 2-1 at home to Mole Valley SCR.

In the league Furnace Green Galaxy went back to the top as they beat Ifield Edwards II 5-1 at home. Dave Smart with a hat trick, Andy Moore and Kevin Comper were on target for the home side, while Jamal Sultan curled in a free kick for Ifield. Faygate United consolidated their third placing with a 5-0 home win over Chagos Island, while Phoenix United's good run continues as they won 3-1 at Broadfield to remain in fourth place.

Saturday 7 November 2009

In the First Round of the Crawley Senior Cup Real Hydraquip were knocked out after losing 3-1 to Division One side Horley Wanderers at home.

In the league Furnace Green Galaxy lost top spot as they went down 2-1 at bogey side Phoenix United, who move up a couple of places to fourth. Kevin Comper was on target for Galaxy. Merstham Newton took over at the top after winning 7-3 at Broadfield. Faygate United stay third as the comfortably won 5-0 at Ifield Edwards II.

Saturday 31 October 2009

Furnace Green Galaxy went back to the top of the table after winning 6-2 at Broadfield, only their second league defeat of the season. Peter Sweet with two, Kevin Comper, Dave Smart also with two and Gary Bidwell scoring for Galaxy. Phoenix United move up a place to sixth as their recent good form continued with a 4-0 win at Chagos Island. Faygate United climb two places to third after winning 8-3 at second bottom Real Hydraquip.

Saturday 24 October 2009

Furnace Green Galaxy are through to the Second Round of the Mid Sussex Senior Cup after winning 2-0 at Mid Sussex Premier side Forest Row, with Gary Bidwell and Ryan Eggleden getting on the scoresheet.

In the all Premier tie in the First Round of the Crawley Charity Shield it was Broadfield who went through after winning 4-1 at Chagos Island.

In the league Merstham Newton took advantage of Galaxy's involvement in the Mid Sussex Senior Cup to regain top spot thanks to a narrow 3-2 win at second bottom Real Hydraquip. Faygate United move up a place to fifth after beating bottom side Maidenbower Village 8-3 at home. Phoenix United move out of the bottom three thanks to their first league win, 6-1 over Ifield Edwards II. Jamie Mills scored for Ifield.

Saturday 17 October 2009

In the Mid Sussex Senior Cup there were two Crawley Premier sides in action, and they both won through to the Second Round. Broadfield beat County Reserve Premier side Lingfield II 2-1 at Langley Green, while Phoenix United also beat a County Reserve side, Ringmer II, 3-1 at home. In the Crawley Charity Shield First Round there was something of an upset for Ifield Edwards II as they went down 3-0 at home to Division One side Bewbush United. In the league FG Galaxy remain top after comfortably beating Real Hydraquip 5-2 at Ifield Green. Jack McNab scored twice and there were further goals from Gary Bidwell and Jamie Fiveash, who also gave away a penalty at the other end, and an own goal. Merstham Newton remain in second spot after they beat Faygate United 4-1 at home. Chagos Island move up to third as they won easily 5-0 at bottom side Maidenbower Village.

Saturday 10 October 2009

Sussex Intermediate Cup Broadfield won through to the Second Round after winning their all Crawley Premier League tie 3-1 at Real Hydraquip which earnt them a trip to Wick II. Phoenix United also won their tie at FC Sporting from the Worthing Premier League 6-3, and will be at home to County Division Three leaders Bexhill United in the next round.

In the Crawley Charity Shield First Round the all Crawley Premier tie saw Faygate United edge out Maidenbower Village, winning 3-2 at home.

In the league FG Galaxy went back to the top after beating Chagos Island 2-1 at home. Previous leaders Merstham Newton were held 2-2 at home by Ifield Edwards II, with Devon McKenzie and Ross Dance on target for the visitors.

Saturday 3 October 2009

In the First Round of the Crawley Charity Shield Merstham Newton proved too strong for Division One side Horley Wanderers who were beaten 5-2 at home. Real Hydraquip were also too strong for Division One Border Wanderers running out 5-1 victors. Phoenix United won the all Premier clash at Ifield Green as they knocked out FG Galaxy 1-0.

In the league Broadfield took advantage of the other sides not playing due to cup matches to go second with a 12-2 home win over Maidenbower Village. Chagos Island move up to fourth after winning 3-1 at Ifield Edwards II.

Saturday 26 September 2009

Merstham Newton went back to the top as the two leading sides clashed. Merstham ran out 2-1 winners over Furnace Green Galaxy at home. Galaxy added to their own problems by missing two penalties and their lone scorer was Jack McNab, who also missed one of the spot kicks. Broadfield move above Ifield Edwards II into third place after beating them 7-1 at home. Chagos Island remain sixth after drawing 1-1 at home with Faygate United, while Maidenbower Village and Real Hydraquip picked up their first points after drawing 1-1 at Oriel High School.

Saturday 12 September 2009

Furnace Green Galaxy took over at the top as their 6-0 win at Ifield Edwards II put them above Merstham Newton, who won 5-1 at home to Real Hydraquip, on goal difference. Broadfield drop to third as they had no game. Faygate United are fourth thanks to their first win, 4-1 at home to bottom side Phoenix United.

The day's other game between Maidenbower Village and Chagos Island had to be abandoned after just 15 minutes due to a serious injury.

Saturday 5 September May 2009:

Merstham Newton opened their campaign with a 5-0 at newly promoted Chagos Island, there were also wins for Broadfield who won 5-1 at Phoenix United and Furnace Green Galaxy, 4-1 winners at Faygate United. Steve Gates with 2, Dan Butler and Jack McNab were on the scoresheet for Galaxy. Ifield Edwards also began with a victory, this time 5-3 at Maidenbower Village. Sunny Hoffmann gave Ifield the lead, but Brent Simpkin and Michael Oram put Maidenbower 2-1 up at the break. Simpkin scored a third for Maidenbower just after halt time. Sunny scored again for Ifield, Devon McKenzie made it 3-3. Dan Dumper put Ifield ahead and Devon's second secured the points five minutes from time.