We welcome Lewes to Cheriton Road on Tuesday evening for our second fixture at the Alcaline Stadium in four days.
Jay Saunders’ side came from behind with ten men to lead against Dulwich Hamlet before being pegged back in the 95th minute. The draw kept Invicta’s unbeaten start to the league season in tact, now nine games without a defeat.
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Team News
Defender Ike Orji made his debut during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Dulwich Hamlet. Ike joined Invicta last week, find out more here.
The Opposition
After an opening day defeat, a run of four wins had Lewes sitting in the Isthmian Premier Division play-offs at the end of August. However, defeat to Flackwell Heath in the FA Cup started a run of nine games without a win, including exits in the FA Trophy and Sussex Senior Cup. The Rooks have dropped to 14th in the table, suffering 3-0 defeats in their last three league fixtures, all away from home.
Recent Form
20/09 – Ramsgate (H) – Drew 2-2
23/09 – St Albans City (A) – Lost 3-0
04/10 – Leiston (H) – Lost 2-1 (FA Trophy)
07/10 – Roffey (A) – Lost 2-1 (Sussex Senior Cup)
11/10 – Chichester City (A) – Lost 3-0
18/10 – Aveley (A) – Lost 3-0
The Manager
A former player with over 100 appearances for the club, Bradley Pritchard was appointed manager in the summer following the departure of Craig Nelson to Tonbridge Angels. Pritchard played for Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient during his playing career, but also knows non-league well having had spells with Carshalton Athletic, Cray Wanderers, Beckenham Town and Phoenix Sports.
Familiar Faces
Former Invicta captain Ian Gayle now wears the armband for Lewes, having made the move to The Dripping Pan in the summer.
Recent Meetings
The sides last met on Easter Monday, in the final game on the old grass pitch at the Alcaline Stadium – Invicta marking the occasion with a 2-1 win.
Invicta are unbeaten in the last four meetings, taking three wins and a draw over The Rooks in the past two seasons.
Last 6
08/11/22 – Lewes 3-2 Invicta
18/03/23 – Invicta 1-2 Lewes
09/09/23 – Lewes 1-3 Invicta
29/03/24 – Invicta 3-1 Lewes
26/12/24 – Lewes 0-0 Invicta
21/04/25 – Invicta 2-1 Lewes
