Rooks cuffed by Cops

31/12/11

In-form Met Police dropped their first points at home in five games following a tough afternoon against the Rooks. >>>

Banks stays and Boro SSC date confirmed

30/12/11

Lewes have extended the loan of goalkeeper Rikki Banks for another month from Eastbourne Borough. >>>

Cole marks England call-up with permanent Lewes move

28/12/11

Following her release from WSL side Chelsea, Naomi Cole has decided to stay with SEC League promotion contenders Lewes Ladies FC. >>>

Rooks win Sussex derby

26/12/11

Lewes moved into third place, only two points off the top spot with a deserved, yet laboured win at the Pilot Field against Hastings United. >>>

Half Season Tickets available

24/12/11

In case you don't get all you wanted at Christmas, the club is selling half season tickets to cover the remaining league fixtures this season. Prices are £90 adults and £45 concessions and area available to purchase from the club office between 11am- 5pm.

Merry Christmas

24/12/11

Lewes FC (and Santa 'Bob') would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. See you back at the Dripping Pan on Jan 2nd v Horsham, kick off 12pm.

King set for Game 300

23/12/11

Steve King is due to take charge of Lewes for the 300th time on Boxing Day at Hastings United. >>>

Lewes U18s exit the County Cup in last game of the year at the Pan

18/12/11

The U18 side went out the County Cup following their latest encounter against Burgess Hill this afternoon at the Dripping Pan. A weakened Rooks side were forced to shuffle the pack and play Josh Phillips in goal for the visit of the Hillians, who were a goal up inside six minutes through Pat Soan. The visitors went further ahead after the break, but a Jordan Stubbings strike gave the Rooks hope until Max Miller sealed the win late on.

Happy Birthday Mr Chairman

18/12/11

Lewes FC Chairman Steve Ibbitson might be celebrating his birthday today, but it doesn't stop him from carrying out club duties - this time running the line for the U18s defeat at the Dripping Pan earlier. Happy Birthday Ibbo, and thanks for everything you do for Lewes Football Club.

Eight man Tooting no match for Lewes

17/12/11

In an extraordinary afternoon, Lewes beat Tooting & Mitcham 3-1 as the hosts were reduced to eight men. The game itself wasn't bad-tempered but Charlie Dove had an early bath after a straight red in the first half and he kept the water warm for Matt Drage and Terry Fennessy who picked up second bookings after the break. Lewes went ahead in first half stoppage time when Christian Nanetti's cross-come-shot snuck in at the far post. Tooting responded well to their second dismissal, drawing level within three minutes through Charlie Stimson, but Lewes took the lead again through Michael Malcolm, and Alex Stavrinou ended a great move between Nic Ciardini and Nanetti by steering home at the near post for the third. Tooting's third red card after another challenge on live wire Nanetti saw Lewes lay siege but unable to add to their tally in front of the league's biggest gate of the afternoon. The Rooks consolidated their position in fourth place, five points off the top, as they prepare to travel to Hastings United for the Sussex derby on Boxing Day.

Last opportunity to buy Xmas Draw tickets and win yourself £500!

16/12/11

This is to remind everyone that the Grand Xmas Draw organized by the Lewes FC Supporters Club will be made in the Rook Inn after the Under-18s game against Burgess Hill on Sunday 18th December (kick-off 11am).

Lewes FC opens the books

16/12/11

Lewes Football Club is making public its audited full year accounts for last season and will also be publishing the results of a detailed financial review of the club’s operations. Both moves are very uncommon in the usually clandestine world of football club finance and especially so in non-league football. >>>

Fingers crossed for Stuart

15/12/11

Lewes CFC director Stuart Fuller has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. He is the editor/owner/writer of The Ball is Round blog which has been nominated in the Best Blog category in the annual NOPA awards, which will be announced later this evening at a gala ceremony in London. Best of luck Stuart from everybody at the club.

Rooks beat Robins

13/12/11

Lewes inflicted Carshalton Athletic's first League defeat since mid October with a valuable 2-1 win at the War Memorial Sports Ground this evening. First half goals from Michael Malcolm and Alex Stavrinou gave the Rooks a timely first half lead and despite the hosts pulling a goal back in the 68th minute, Lewes held on to claim all three points and jump up to fourth place. The last first team game before Christmas sees Lewes entertain Tooting & Mitcham United on Saturday, kick off 3pm.

Fill your stockings at the Pan

12/12/11

Looking for gift ideas to give a Lewes fan for Christmas? Look no further than the club shop, which has taken delivery of new stock for the Christmas period. There's scarves, hats, caps, polo shirts and training tops, as well as replica kit. There will be a stall in the Cliffe precinct this Saturday and Sunday morning (17th/18th) selling shares, merchandise and Christmas draw tickets. The club shop at the Pan will be open during the game on Saturday and also on Sunday morning for the U18's fixture, which will be the last time you can get club merchandise before Christmas.

Cup draws for Ladies and Mens teams

12/12/11

The reward for Lewes Ladies' progress into the 2nd round of the FA Cup is an away tie at Oxford United on January 8th. The Ladies beat C&K Basildon 3-0 on Sunday and face a difficult trip to Oxford who are second in the Southern League. >>>

Concord soar at the Pan

10/12/11

A disappointing Lewes performance saw Concord Rangers take home all three points today. The visitors, who are fourth from bottom in the league, showed ample spirit and fight to twice take the lead against play-off chasing Lewes, and ultimately held on to secure a deserved win. >>>

Lewes through to League Cup quarter finals

07/12/11

A 2-1 win at in-form Met Police saw Lewes into the quarter final stages of the Alan Boon League Cup tonight. Paul Booth put Lewes ahead in the first half but the visitors drew level before Alex Stavrinou netted his first goal for the Rooks before the interval. The next round will be Jan 17th/18th so look out for news of the draw on Lewesfc.com

Ladies beat Ebbsfleet

04/12/11

Lewes Ladies continued their league campaign with a convincing 7-0 win at Ebbsfleet United this afternoon. Naomi Cole, who has been so instrumental during her period on loan from Chelsea, netted a hatrick, with the other goals coming from Kelly Newton, Holly Grogan, Tammy Waine, and Jo Gardiner. Norwich and Enfield both won to keep up the pressure on the Rooks who are eight points clear at the top. Next Sunday, the Ladies travel to C&K Basildon in the first round of the Women's FA Cup.

It's narrow at Harrow for Lewes

03/12/11

Another 1-0 win, this time at Harrow Borough, was enough to secure all three points this afternoon. Harry Harding outfoxed the Borough defence with some nifty control in the 17th minute to put Lewes ahead, but that's how the game ended, despite a strong performance from the visitors, especially in the first half. Harrow were a lot more organised in the second half but their increased threat didn't materialise into many clear chances. The travelling fans though Christian Nanetti had earned a penalty after taking a tumble in the box but the referee had other ideas, whilst Michael Malcolm forced the Borough keeper into a spectacular save in the latter stages. Lewes - who remain in fifth place in the Ryman Premier, six points behind leaders Billericay Town - travel to Met Police on Wednesday for a place in the Alan Boon League Cup quarter finals.

Rooks take a taste of Lewes on their travels

02/12/11

Lewes Football Club and Harveys have announced an innovative new sponsorship deal called a 'Taste of Lewes'. The idea came out of Rooks' fans love of the local beer and the fact that visiting fans at the Dripping Pan often comment on how great the Harveys is. >>>

Millwall defender joins the Rooks

02/12/11

Lewes boss Steve King has signed Connor McLaren from Championship side Millwall for a month. The defender signed pro forms this summer and has been a key player in the Lion's reserve side this season. With Connor likely to be included in the squad for tomorrow's Ryman Premier game at Harrow Borough, everyone at the club would like to offer him a warm welcome to the Dripping Pan.