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Updated 22nd April 2010

A late two goal salvo from the evergreen Micky O'Callaghan helped Little Common continue their impressive run and clock up their ninth consecutive win on Saturday to overcome East Preston 4-3 at the Lashmar. On a dry and bumpy pitch Common had the better of the opening exchanges with Lewis Hole hitting a post then bar in the same attack before Steve Mote saw a header cleared off the line. However, it was the hosts who opened the scoring when a rare venture into the Common half saw Budge give time and space to turn and shoot from the edge of the area beyond the diving Richie Gray. Common continued to press the home defence and thought that they had equalised when Hole smashed home from eight yards but the linesman flag came to the home side's rescue. The equaliser came in the 22nd minute when a long kick from Gray was flicked on by the hard working Steve Morris to Jared Lusted who made no mistake beating the keeper at his near post. The same player was involved in the second goal when he tricked his way into the area before being upended leaving Hole to slot home the penalty and give Common a 2-1 half time lead. East Preston began the second half the better team as they looked to get back into the match and were duly rewarded in the 52nd minute when Budge fired in his second goal from the edge of the area. Common began to get back into the match and Hole saw an effort saved by the keeper before Andy Matthews saw an effort saved at the near post. With fifteen minutes remaining a good passing move saw Matthews find the marauding O'Callaghan in the penalty area and cool chip over the onrushing keeper saw Common regain the lead. The hosts were soon level, however, when a poorly defended free-kick saw Huet pick up the loose ball before beating two players on the edge of the area and firing past an unsighted Gray. With time running out it looked as if Common's fine run of wins would finally come to an end until O'Callaghan once again popped up in the area to score an almost identical goal to that of his first.

Squad: Gray, O'Callaghan, Humphrey, Funnell, Steward, S.Mote, R.Mote (Lister), Matthews, Hole, Morris, Lusted (May).


Little Common Under 16's were crowned Sussex Sunday League Division Two champions without even kicking a ball after their opponents Hove Rivervale were unable to raise a side. Common needed three points to ensure the title ahead of their nearest rivals Whitehawk.

Little Common Under 15's battled from 2-0 down to clinch a 4-2 victory against Rusthall and keep their title hopes alive. After a sloppy first half the real Common came out in the second period and hit back with goals from man of the match Callum Ellis-Hall, George Palmer, Adam Smith and James Vaughan. Palmer, Vaughan, Smith and Josh Miller all had outstanding games for Common.

Little Common United Under 14's battled well against league leaders Hastings United but could only collect one point from their double header. The first match saw United win 1-0 before a 1-1 draw in the second with Ollie Greene's delivery into the box being headed into the net by a United defender.

Little Common Under 13's clinched a 2-0 win against Lewes Bridgeview thanks to goals from Adrian Kovats and George Crathern. Max Cook impressed in the Common midfield and Griff Morgan performed well in his first game back from an injury.

LIttle Common Under 12's drew both of their double header matches with Spartan Hoops. A Harri Harris goal helped to secure a 1-1 draw in the first match before the second match ended goalless.

Little Common Under 10 Minors won their final match of the season 2-0 against Hastings United. Harry Bachellier and Michael Willard scored the Common goals in a dominant performance which saw Common hit the bar on five occasions. Stephen Sowden, Harrison Robb and Bachelier all had good games for Common.

Little Common Under 10 Colts won 3-0 against Glenco Blue thanks to goals from Josh Rumble 2 and Ronnie Palmer in a good all round team performance.

Little Common Under 9 Minors won the Rother League Cup after coming from behind to defeat Hastings Town Yellow 4-1. Town opened the scoring in the first minute before Common equalised through a Will Daniels free kick. Alvin Scott's long range effort gave Common the lead which was extended by two Matt Astle goals one of which was a penalty. Harry Davies and Scott both had solid games in the Common defence whilst keeper Toby Fuller also performed well.

Little Common Under 9 Colts produced an excellent performance to overcome Hastings Rangers 3-0. Jordan Johns 2 and Rhys Jones grabbed the Common goals.

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