In football, Crawley Town suffered a fourth successive League 2 defeat at Kingsmeadow on Saturday, losing one nil to Wimbledon.

In the Ryman Premier League, Merstham lost three two away to Tonbridge Angels. In the Ryman South League, East Grinstead Town won two one to Faversham Town in their last home game of the season. South Park’s game against Walton and Hersham, and Three Bridges’ match against Folkestone Invicta, were both postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

Elsewhere, it was a one all draw for Horley Town at home to Farnham Town, and Redhill FC won two nil away to Spelthorne.

In football, Crawley Town lost 5 – 1 at home to Oxford United on Saturday. The game had started so brightly for the Reds but ended in disappointment with four second-half goals from promotion-chasing Oxford. Results elsewhere in League 2 mean the Reds are safe from the threat of relegation.

In the Ryman Premier Division, Merstham lost 4 – 0 at home to Enfield Town. In the Ryman South Division, East Grinstead won 3 – 1 at home to the team at the bottom of the table, Whitstable Town, and South Park lost 3 – 2 away to Herne Bay.

Elsewhere it was a 2 all draw for Horley Town away to Hartley Wintney FC. Redhill drew at home to Westfield FC; the final score at Kiln Brow was 1 all.

The P&G Surrey Youth Games programme from Active Surrey offers children aged 7-16 free coaching in 14 different sports at local venues.

It also offers the chance to compete, representing Reigate & Banstead, during the two day P&G Surrey Youth Games 2016 in Guildford in the summer.

These Games are a sports competition where boroughs and districts from across Surrey enter teams into different sporting events.

One of the aims of the youth games is to encourage young people to develop their sports skills.

Free coaching sessions for participants start this month.

To be eligible children must live or go to school in the borough of Reigate & Banstead and be below county standard for the sport they wish to take part in.

Details of venues, dates and times are available at http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/syg by clicking the Sign Up to Surrey Youth Games 2016 button.

Crawley Town suffered a 3 nil defeat at Bristol Rovers on Saturday afternoon. Rovers are now back in the League Two play off places, while the Reds remain in 16th place.

In the Ryman Premier division, Merstham beat Canvey Island away by two goals to nil. In the Ryman South Division, Three Bridges suffered a 4 – 1 defeat at Carshalton Athletic and East Grinstead Town lost by the only goal at Corinthian Casuals. Meanwhile, South Park shared the points in a one all home draw against Hastings United.

Elsewhere, Redhill lost 3 – 1 at Hayes, while Horley Town enjoyed a narrow 3 – 2 victory at home to Ashford Town.

Crawley Town have announced that Ziya Eren’s purchase of the club should be formally completed today (Wednesday 9 March) after his takeover was approved by the Football League.

He’s been in negotiations to buy the League Two team since October.

Turkish businessman Eren recently said he hopes to take Crawley to the Championship within 10 years.

In a statement issued to BBC Sussex, Eren, who is also involved in football in Turkey, described Crawley as a club with “a long history” and “huge potential”.

Meanwhile, Luke Rooney has left The Reds after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

The 28-year-old midfielder, whose deal was due to expire this summer, is set to join United Soccer League side Arizona United, where he recently had a trial.

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