Chopbacks win despite not playing at their best

Rye Town 1South Coast Athletico 3 In what was expected to be the toughest test of the season so far, the Chopbacks were on the road for their East Sussex Football League Division 1 clash with Rye Town. For the second weekend in a row the club were missing some key players which again gave others within the squad their chance […]

Three in a row – Chopbacks’ very own hat-trick

South Coast Athletico 5 Victoria Baptists 2 This weekend saw the Chopbacks back at home for their East Sussex Football League Division 1 clash with Victoria Baptists. The Chopbacks were missing some key players which gave others within the squad their chance to make their mark. Two quickfire goals from Nick Gamble and Brad Owens ensured the Chopbacks went in at half time 2-0 up. The side went out […]

Chopbacks make it two wins from two

South Coast Athletico 2 Sedlescombe Rangers II 0 Next up in the league saw the Chopbacks back at home for their East Sussex Football League Division 1 clash with Sedlescombe Rangers II. The Chopbacks were missing front man Connor Easton which gave a debut start for new signing Nick Gamble. Despite having the majority of possession with some attractive passing play the Chopbacks failed to get on the score sheet […]

Chopbacks seal first three points of the season

Sidley United II 1 South Coast Athletico 5 After the disappointing defeat last weekend South Coast Athletico had the chance to make up for it when they played away from home with an East Sussex Football League Division 1 clash with newcomers Sidley United. The Chopbacks started terribly and as a result of a defensive mix up they conceded a sloppy goal within […]

Chopbacks’ season opener sees them ends in defeat – fight back was not enough

East Sussex Football League Division 1 South Coast Athletico 3 Bexhill A.A.C 5 For the first game of the season the South Coast Athletico was at home for the East Sussex Football League Division 1 clash with last season’s leaders Bexhill A.A.C. The Chopbacks thought they had taken the lead when a back pass led to the keeper missing the ball and it […]

Chopbacks held to a draw in tight contest

Bexhill Rovers – 1 South Coast Athletico – 1 This weekend saw the Chopbacks travel to Bexhill Rovers in the league. The game started with high intensity with both teams looking to attack the other early on. Rovers came close on a couple of occasions with ‘keeper Ben Tate being called on to do the necessary, including a double save near the end […]

Chopbacks bow out of first cup competition

Robertsbridge Junior CupQuarter Final South Coast Athletico – 0 Mountfield United – 1 Despite the majority of matches being postponed this weekend due to high winds and wet weather South Coast Athletico was able to play their game this weekend at home to Mountfield United due to having a 3G surface to play on. Conditions were not great […]

Chopbacks victory puts them back on top

South Coast Athletico – 3 SC Pass & Move – 1 Next up in the league for the Chopbacks was to play host to SC Pass & Move with the home side looking to go back to the top of the table with a victory. The game started explosively with Dan Aldous heading home a Brad Owens corner after just two minutes of play. […]

Chopbacks fire home seven to secure their place in semi final

South Coast Athletico – 7 Sovereign Saints – II After the disappointment of dropping points in last weekend’s league game the Chopbacks were back in cup action looking to secure a first semi final of the season against Sovereign Saints II in the Eastbourne Junior Cup. The game couldn’t have started any better when Tyler Smith put through for Connor Easton to score after just 19 seconds, […]