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MARGATE 2 EASTBOURNE TN 3

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
25 January 2026

DIV 1 S.EAST
By Anthony Scott

■ EASTBOURNE came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to 2026.
The hosts got off to the perfect start when Tushaun Walters was bundled over in the area, and Ben Greenhalgh made no mistake from the spot.
However, Eastbourne got themselves back level in the 21st minute when Nathan Hover was first to meet a back-post cross and he fired home.
Town went in front five minutes later when in-form Billie Clark slotted past James Batt.
Batt then made a great save to deny Alfie Rogers, before the hosts drew level. Greenhalgh setting up Kane Haysm...

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