Robins go down 2-1 at Culver Road in opening pre-season friendly
Hassocks kicked off their friendly fixtures with a close-fought 2-1 defeat away at Isthmian League South East side Lancing.
The Lancers enjoyed an excellent 2023-24 campaign, securing the highest ever finish in their history to come within five points of a surprise playoff place.
For Hassocks to have pushed such a quality outfit close represented an excellent start to 2024-25 for James Westlake and his players.
The Robins gave game time to several new faces who, in the traditional spirit of pre-season, can only be referred to as A Trialist.
And it was one of several Trialist brothers who provided Hassocks with their consolation. Both the Robins goal and Lancing’s two strikes came in the first half with the second impacted by substitutions and tiredness.
Hassocks are next in action this coming Saturday with what is on paper their toughest friendly fixture away at Isthmian Premier Division outfit Whitehawk.
Kick off at the Enclosed Ground has been brought forward to 1pm, allowing for supporters and players to make it home in time for England’s Euro 2024 quarter final against Switzerland.
Admission prices at Whitehawk will be £6 adults and £2 for accompanied under 16s.
