Eastbourne Borough host Lewes at Priory Lane, Eastbourne, East Sussex on Saturday, Jan 2 at 4:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 4 points in the Isthmian League Premier Division, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Eastbourne Borough come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Lewes travel in good form (3W 2D 0L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Eastbourne Borough and Lewes have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (2W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Eastbourne Borough won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Eastbourne Borough a slight edge, but Lewes are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.