Eastbourne United boss Dave Shearing believes his side are well placed for a promotion push.
Shearing's side went third in County League division two after a 6-0 drubbing of Haywards Heath on Saturday.
Although only eight points separate the top ten clubs, only leaders Worthing United have lost fewer games than United.
Shearing, whose side have suffered a number of injuries this year, said: "With all the problems we have had I couldn't be happier at the moment.
"If we can still be in the top six at Christmas, then that sets us up nicely to go for promotion. You don't win anything this side of Christmas."
Mark Downey scored twice in the final five minutes to add to strikes from Andy Atkin, Steve Prodger, Nima Cham and Scott McDonald.
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