Hassocks will host Burgess Hill Town on Thursday 19th July in the annual Ann John Memorial Trophy game at the Beacon.
Now in it’s sixth edition, the trophy raises money for St Peter & St James Hospice and is held in honour of Ann, the much-missed wife of Hassocks chairman Dave John, who was a constant presence around the football club until she sadly lost her battle with cancer in January 2014.
The cup has only been won outright once so far with the Robins and the Hillians sharing the silverware on a remarkable four of the previous five occasions.
Last year’s encounter was arguably the best of the lot, a hugely entertaining 3-3 draw in which Hassocks sauntered into a 3-0 lead inside of an hour through Michael Death and a James Westlake brace, only to see Hill produce a stunning comeback which was rounded off by former Robin Sam Fisk who grabbed a late equaliser for the visitors.
2016 was the only year in which one side has proven victorious as goals from Jamie Hillwood, Liam Benson and Craig Knowles gave Hassocks a 3-0 victory against a young side from the Green Elephants Stadium.
In 2014, Hill led twice through Pat Harding and Lee Harding only for Jake Booth and Hillwood to level things up in a 2-2 draw and it was the same scoreline in the inaugural game in which Phil Johnson was on target along with an unbelievable 25 yard screamer from Dan Jacques.
This Thursday’s game kicks off at 7.45pm at the Beacon and entrance is priced at £5 adults and £2 concessions with all the money raised on the evening going to St Peter & St James Hospice.
