Blundell strikes twice to move Southwick off bottom

As well as Blundell’s double, Befkadu Tekle also netted to take Wickers to a 3-1 victory in a crucial clash at fellow strugglers Billingshurst.

Justin Gregory’s Southwick, who started the day bottom, swapped places with Billinghsurst following their victory.

The win moved Southwick a point above Hurst, who do have five games in hand.

Wickers player-manager Gregory praised the impact Blundell has made since returning to the club.

He said: “Sam’s admitted he’s not where he wants to be in terms of fitness at this minute but he’s been playing well.

“What you get with Sam at this level is goals and we want him to continue firing for us.

“Everyone was brilliant in the win at Billingshurst, there’s a real spirit within the squad at this moment.

“We know there is a lot of hard work to do between now and the end of the season but this win is a good start.

“Billingshurst have got a number of games in hand on us, all we can do is continue putting points on the board and keeping the pressure on them.”

The fixture was played on Steyning’s Shooting Field 3G surface.

Both teams were able to get the ball down and play, which made for an intriguing spectacle.

The deadlock was broken seven minutes before the break through frontman Blundell.