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Here’s how Horsham are sitting in the crucial points-to-game standings

Horsham are currently sitting pretty with their points-to-game ratio - boasting the eighth best from 28 teams that are currently in the play-off mix at Step 4.

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Herne Bay v Horsham. Kieran Lavery has just netted the winning goal. Picture by John Lines

‘Magnificent’ players saluted as Horsham land Bostik League play-off spot

Manager Dominic Di Paola saluted his ‘magnificent’ Horsham players which have secured the club a Bostik League South East Division play-off place.

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Sussex football hotshots: Who are the county's top scorers this season?

From the SCFL Division 2 to the National League, Sussex boasts a wide range of talented strikers across all of its teams and leagues - but who is leading the way in the Sussex scoring charts so far this season?

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Head coach Paul Simpson of England gives instrutions during the International Friendly match between Portugal U20 and England U20 at Stadium Municipal. (Photo by Octavio Passos - Getty Images)

Is your football team under threat due to running costs? Here's how The FA can help

The Football Association is re-launching its adult male retention-focused funding scheme to support men’s 11-a-side community football teams across the country.

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Horsham YMCA boss Peter Buckland. Picture by Peter Cripps.

Horsham YMCA boss Buckland: 'If I had been offered second at Christmas I would’ve taken it'

Peter Buckland believes a second-place finish would represent a good season for Horsham YMCA after an injury-blighted Christmas seriously curtailed their bid for the Premier Division title.

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Loxwood boss Alex Walsh. Picture by Steve Robards.

Walsh praises Loxwood for escaping drop zone but stresses they 'can’t take their foot off the gas'

Alex Walsh hailed Loxwood for moving out of the Premier Division relegation places but stressed that his side ‘can’t take their foot off the gas’ with three games left to play.

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Nick Tilley (right) struck with seven minutes to go to secure a point for Billingshurst in a highly entertaining 4-4 draw with AFC Varndeanians. All pictures by Steve Robards.

Billingshurst pick up 'a great point against a top side' in eight-goal thriller

Richard Midadje praised Billingshurst for taking ‘a great point against a top side’ after his side played out an entertaining 4-4 home draw with AFC Varndeanians on Saturday in Division 1.

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Steyning Town leave it late to claim point against Bexhill United - picture gallery

Alfie Grott scored a brace - including an 87th minute equaliser - as Steyning Town came from behind to draw with Bexhill United.

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Chris Smith is congratulated by Jack Brivio. Picture by John Lines.

Horsham secure Bostik League play-off place with victory at Herne Bay

Horsham have secured a Bostik League South East Division play-off place with two games to spare.

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Sittingbourne v Horsham. High fives at full-time. Picture by John Lines

Di Paola says Horsham’s play-off place not yet being confirmed ‘sharpens’ them

Horsham manager Dominic Di Paola believes the fact they still haven’t mathematically sealed a play-off place is a good thing.

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Find out the best supported sides in success - in terms of highest average home attendance. Picture: Stephen Goodger

Sussex football's best supported sides: Which non-league teams have the highest average home attendance this season?

Supporters have been out in numbers cheering on teams from across Sussex this season.

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Munday salutes home form as Alfold move closer to title and promotion

Alfold manager Jack Munday saluted his side’s home form as they took another step closer to promotion on Saturday with a comfortable home win against midtable Sidlesham.

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Injury update at Horsham with Di Paola wanting to 'make sure everyone is fit for the play-offs'

Horsham will be managing their squad as best as possible over the next couple of weeks to ensure they are in the best shape possible for the play-offs.

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Horsham have had to bring in a new goalkeeper for their final play-off push

Joe Mant is the man tasked with holding the fort for Horsham in the absence of goalkeeper Josh Pelling.

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Horsham YMCA goalscorer Jack Hartley was sent off late in the second-half. Picture by Steve Robards.

Buckland 'grateful' for victory over Hassocks on a 'mixed up day' for Horsham YMCA

Peter Buckland was ‘grateful for a win on such a mixed-up day’ as ten-man Horsham YMCA overcame Hassock 2-1 at home in the Premier Division on Saturday.

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Sittingbourne v Horsham. Chris Smith in congratulated by Joey Taylor and Tyrell Richardson-Brown on his hat-trick. Picture by John Lines

Di Paola praises 'professional performance' on the road as Horsham close in on the play-offs

Horsham manager Dominic Di Paola praised a 'professional performance' as his side hit Sittingbourne for six on Saturday and all-but sealed a promotion place.

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Midadje bemoans Billingshurst's 'profligacy in front of goal' in defeat to basement-side Worthing United

Richard Midadje rued Billingshurst’s inability to convert the easiest of chances as they fell to a shock 3-1 home defeat to bottom-of-the-table Worthing United in Division 1 on Saturday.

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Loxwood's Jason Dawson. Picture by Steve Robards.

Loxwood 'hard done by' in defeat to high-flying Eastbourne Town

Alex Walsh felt Loxwood were ‘hard done by’ after they fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat at third-placed Eastbourne Town in the Premier Division on Saturday.

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