Buxted trooped off to Lingfield knowing that only a win would do.  Ominously the squad was weakened by the absence of several regulars due to first team calls and injuries.  Worse of all was that there was no recognised Keeper, a position reluctantly filled by Russ Curd - further weakening the outfield.  Against the odds, Buxted took control in the first half with an old fashioned line-up that seemed to bemuse the home team.  Ben Thomas and Matt Scott were "Wing Halves" and JJ and Andy King "Inside forwards" - unfamiliar terms for the under 50's!

The JJ/King passing game was probably the best this season and Thomas and Scott were resolute in their defensive roles.  As a draw was not good enough late in the half Tinker was pushed forward with immediate results, following good play from Dean Morris and Andy King enabling Tinker to put away an emphatic strike.  Just before half time a mix up between Simon Barton and Russ Curd presented Lingfield with an easy score.  That was the turning point, Buxted had to push forward but with Injuries, sickness and Tiredness put paid to and chance they had as Lingfield rattled in another four.  Noodles scored a fine individual goal, evading three tackles and driving home from distance to raise hopes briefly.

Matt Scott was made Man of the Match with a most encouraging first appearance and Lingfield were a most hospitable and welcoming club.