Redhill gained another point in their fight for Division One survival with a 0-0 draw at East Preston despite controversy.

East Preston striker Matt Huckett appeared to be brought down as he ran through in the final minute but the referee waved away penalty appeals.

Home boss Vic Short said: "Even their manager said it was a penalty. It was a welcome point but two points lost really because we battered them in the second half."

Burgess Hill extended their lead at the top to eight points with a convincing 4-0 win over third-placed Chichester.

Ben Andrews (two), Richard Carter and Darin Killpartrick got the goals as the Hillians bounced back from from their midweek Sussex RUR Cup semi-final exit against Southwick.

Boss Danny Bloor said: "We played some very good football and it shows the importance of bouncing back. It is something we pride ourselves on at Burgess Hill.

"I was particularly pleased considering I was without two of my main midfielders, Adie Downey and Sean Edwards."

Bloor was also without striker Phil Churchill who turned out for Worthing in a 4-0 friendly defeat against Portsmouth Reserves at Woodside Road. The move could become permanent if both parties are happy.

Two converted penalties ensured Horsham YMCA and Whitehawk shared a point in their 1-1 draw at Gorings Mead.

Terry Cooper gave the keeper no chance as Hawks took the lead after Nathan Sleat was adjudged to have felled Tommy Pattenden. YM levelled when Nick Flint scored from the spot after Wayne Potter was similarly impeded.

YM boss John Suter said: "It was two points lost for us and Whitehawk manager Ian Chapman agrees."

It could have been worse for YM but the teams around them also dropped points with Sidlesham on the end of a 4-0 drubbing at Sidley's Gullivers.

Shae Spreafico was the hero for Sidley and his tireless performance earned him two goals, both superbly-taken chipped finishes, while Wes Tate and Chris Copley also netted.