After climbing back into second in the Isthmian Premier Division with our 6-0 win over Lewes on Tuesday evening, Invicta’s attentions now turn to the FA Trophy First Round with a second trip of the season to Burgess Hill Town.

Supporters’ Coach

Spaces are available on our supporters’ coach, departing from The Dugout Sports Bar at 12pm on Saturday. Supporters can book their seats via our ticketing provider Fanbase. Click here to book.

Kit

Invicta will be in our blue away kit on Saturday, with our hosts in green and black.

The Opposition

Burgess Hill were 13 matches unbeaten at Leylands Park before our visit in September, picking up one win, two draws and two defeats on home turf in all competitions since.

The Hillians secured their place in the FA Trophy First Round with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory against Potters Bar Town after a 1-1 draw at Leylands Park.

Recent Form

30/09 – Dartford (A) – Drew 3-3
04/10 – Potters Bar Town (A) – Drew 1-1 (Burgess Hill Won 4-3 on penalties) (FA Trophy)
07/10 – Broadbridge Heath (H) – Lost 3-1 (Sussex Senior Cup)
11/10 – Hashtag United (H) – Won 2-1
13/10 – Carshalton Athletic (A) – Won 2-1
18/10 – Whitehawk (H) – Drew 2-2

Recent Meetings

Invicta were without a win in seven visits to Leylands Park before our 3-2 win last month. Finley Marjoram and Joe Pigott gave Invicta a two-goal advantage but goals from Chris Whelpdale and Martyn Box levelled the score before Donell Thomas struck to secure all three points.

Of the last 16 meetings between the sides, seven have finished as a draw with Invicta taking five wins to Burgess Hill’s four.

Last 6

19/08/17 – Burgess Hill 1-1 Invicta
30/12/17 – Invicta 3-1 Burgess Hill
08/09/18 – Burgess Hill 1-0 Invicta (FA Cup)
15/09/18 – Invicta 1-1 Burgess Hill
05/01/19 – Burgess Hill 0-0 Invicta
20/09/25 – Burgess Hill 2-3 Invicta

The Manager

Joint managers Jay Lovett and Gary Mansell led the club to their play-off success last season, with Lovett having returned to the club in the summer of 2024 to work alongside Mansell who took charge in December 2023 following the departure of Dean Cox. Lovett was previously manager at Leylands Park from 2019-2023.

One To Watch

Former Peterborough, Gillingham, Stevenage and AFC Wimbledon midfielder Chris Whelpdale joined Burgess Hill in October 2024 after spells in the Isthmian Premier Division with Lewes and Whitehawk. After scoring six goals in 31 appearances last season, Whelpdale is the joint highest scorer in the Isthmian Premier Division with nine goals so far this term.

How To Follow

You can keep up to date with the action with updates from our X (formerly Twitter) account or via Football Web Pages.

The Venue

Directions can be found here.

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Travel

Always check rail times/strike action before you travel. 

Thameslink services from St Pancras and London Bridge stop at Wivelsfield which is an 8-minute walk from Leylands Park.

Admission

Supporters can pay on the gate for this fixture.

• Adult: £12
• Concession (Over 65, student): £8
• Age 12-18: £3
• Under 11: £1