HOLLINGTON took a big stride towards winning the premier division title after beating closest rivals Ridge West 2-1 to go eight points clear. Nathan Harding and Mark Coggon got the crucial strikes.

Sheehan Edmunds scored a hat-trick to help Punnetts Town beat Bodiam 5-2. Tony Killick and an own goal completed the scoring.

Athletico went top of division one after Steve Blunt scored the only goal in a win over Bexhill AAC.

Hollington slipped to second after strikes from Dan Antink, Martyn Reynolds and Jamie Lindsey gave Crowhurst a 3-2 win.

Chris Maille and an own goal gave Hastings Rangers their first points of the season in a 2-1 victory against Sandhurst.

Icklesham came from two goals down to thrash Ticehurst 10-2 thanks to goals from Greg Palmer (3), Phil Badrock (2), Steve Pugh (2), Todd Fitz-Hugh, Wayne Bumstead and Michael Beaumont.

Mountfield had Ed Crowhurst and an own goal to thank for a 2-1 victory over Ninfield.

Wheatsheaf extended their lead at the top of division two to six points with a 5-1 win over Hastings Rangers. Owain Fitzsimmons (2), Godwin Dhiliwayo, Ben Dain and Kevin Cowley got the goals.

Gavin Carey hit a hat-trick as Peasmarsh maintained their promotion bid with a 7-1 triumph over Firehills. Liam Sayer (2), Dean Jones and Andy Maplesden completed the scoring.

Magham Down won 2-1 at Mayfield with strikes from Byron Thomas and Neil Finch.

Tackleway recorded their first victory in division three after beating Beulah Baptists 3-1 with goals from Nick Martin, Harry Bannister and Stuart Cramp.

Lee Smart and Jamie Simmons netted for Pebsham Sibex in a 2-0 win over Battle Rangers.

Cinque Ports went top of division four with a 5-1 win over Victoria Baptists thanks to Rhys Warren (2), Luke Nisbet, Adam Corten and Tim Doe.

A Glenn Hutchins hat-trick and strikes from Neil Hodgson, Ross Monteith and Robert Mercer sealed a 6-1 win for Hurst at Bexhill AAC Matt Pickles (2), Colin Eade and a Rob Holbourn penalty gave Burwash a 4-0 victory against Punnetts Town.

St Helens had Wayne Wilkinson (2), Adam Parkinson, Dan Ryan and Paul Mandry on target in a 5-3 win against Peasmarsh.

Division five leaders Wilton brushed aside Peache Hill 4-0 with goals from Zak Dangerfield (2), Paul Ripley and Daniel Canning.

Icklesham Casuals moved up to second after Alfie Weller (3), George McEwan, Nick Bellhouse and Jimmy McGachy secured a 6-3 win against Hastings Rangers.

Mike Jones (2) and Bragi Odinsson were among the Heathfield Hotspurs scorers in a 5-1 win at Ninfield.

Tackleway won 2-0 at Westfield thanks to Tom Felstead and Tony Barnett.

Goals from John James, Chris Lacey and Jude Thwaites were equalled by Josh Vidler, Lee Maggs and Anthony Allder as Northiam and Wadhurst drew 3-3.

Hastings Elite beat Guestling 4-3 to stay seven points clear at the top of division six. Linton Rogers (2), Michael Field and Danny Turner were on target.

Nelson Tigers stayed in touch with a 9-1 drubbing of Herstmonceux after a hat-trick from Tony Rhodes and braces from Kenny Pogue, Tony White and James Gavin.

Second-half goals from Ben Sales, John Williams, Ashley Russell and Steve Kintell gave Sedlescombe a 4-1 victory over Beulah Baptists.

Goals from James Chambers (2), Steve Marshall and Ben McGregor were cancelled out by Lee Boniface (2), Matt Caden and Graham Collett as Sandhurst and Eastbourne Athletic drew 4-4.