Three Bridges had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to lowly Pagham to stay third in County League division one.
Pagham went ahead with a smart finish by James Mandry early in the second half but Bridges drew level through a Matt Beard own goal.
In the closing stages, Pat Massaro, Justin Simmons, Simon Funnell and new signing Kris Trevor all had chances for Bridges.
Arundel turned on the style to beat St Leonards 3-0 with goals from Miles Scerri, Barry Pidgeon and Gary Norgate. Mullets boss Steve Johnson said: "They were physical and we matched them."
Arundel have taken two young midfielders on loan from Woking.
Elliott Capel made an impressive debut against Saints while Miles Hutchings comes in against Three Bridges tomorrow.
Hailsham caretaker boss Steve Richardson was a happy man after his side beat Selsey 3-0 with goals from Tobi Hutchinson, Mark French and substitute Simon Tadman with his first touch.
Chairman Richardson, who has stepped in after the departure of Brian Dennis, said: "We have had a lot of turmoil but I told them to forget about what has happened and get on with it."
Stand-in manager Sean Standing saw Sidlesham end a bad run in the league with a 1-0 win at home to Ringmer.
An Ashley Martin strike on 70 minutes was the difference between the sides.
Captain Jimmy Brown and 42-year-old centre-half Andy Campbell were at the heart of the hosts' stout defence.
A goal from Micky Turner on his 400th appearance helped Hassocks to a 3-0 win over Horsham YMCA.
Pat Harding opened the scoring in the 50th minute when he finished from close range after a Graham Beveridge shot came back off a post.
The same player doubled the lead after being put through by James Lang. Phil Churchill missed a penalty for YM before Turner wrapped things up.
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