Four Sussex schools are in with a chance of playing at Stamford Bridge after qualifying for the first regional stage of the Coca-Cola national under-13s competition.

Cardinal Newman (Brighton and Hove) beat Warden Park (Cuckfield) 2-1 in the Sussex final at Lancing College while The Causeway (Eastbourne) claimed the girls' crown with a 2-1 win against Downlands (Hassocks).

All four finalists go through to the first regional stage and the regional final will be played at Stamford Bridge. The final is at Anfield.

Dorothy Stringer (Brighton and Hove) girls under-14s have reached the semi-finals of National Sports Colleges Cup.

Leanne Ancell scored six goals in the 9-1 triumph over Dartford in Kent. Hannah Johnson (2) and Katie Mitchell were also on target for the side coached by Bruce Aitken.