Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon hailed his stand-in striker Richard Carter as the title moved ever closer last night.

Carter, in for the holidaying Ashley Carr, was on target in an impressive 4-1 win at Wick.

Matt Ash set things moving with a super volley and Dave Stevens netted twice.

Croydon said: "It was a fabulous result for us and Richard was outstanding.

"He was a real thorn in their side."

Hillians need another 19 points from nine games to hit Croydon's title target.

Hitmen Jason Reed (2) and Paul Lee sent Selsey to a pleasing 3-0 win at Horsham YMCA.

Boss Danny Hinshelwood revealed: "We played three up front for a change and I think it took them by surprise."

Top match in the second division saw Southwick beat promotion rivals Broadbridge Heath.

Division one: Horsham YMCa 0, Selsey 3 (Reed 13, 14, Lee 26); Redhill 1 (Amanuel 89), Hassocks 3 (Laing 4, Kitchen 35, Eldret 43); Wick 1 (Milford 52), Burgess Hill 4 (Ash 15, Stevens 33, 65, Carter 51).

Division two: Oving 1 (Josephs 79), Bosham 2 (Watling 34, og 46); Shoreham 2 (Gray 31, 84), Shinewater 3 (Prodger 29, body 48, Ray 78); Southwick 2 (Shepherd 7, 70), Broadbridge Heath 0.

Division Three Cup semi-final: Haywards Heath 1 (Scriven 118), Rye 0.