Lewes
In the early 2000’s Lewes moved up through the Isthmian Leagues to the National South. By the end of the decade, they reached the National League. That success was the tipping point as the cost was too much, as a result the Rooks were relegated from the National League after one season. Afterwards they became a community club and in 2017 were the first semi-professional club to pay the women’s team the same as the men.
2023/2024 Season
Isthmian Premier: 8th
F.A Cup: 4th Qualifying Round
F.A Trophy: 2nd Round
County Cup: 2nd Round
Top League Scorer: Kalvin Lumbombo-Kalala (14 goals)
Lewes finished the season as one of the form teams winning five consecutive games. The Sussex club started the campaign brightly, had an unbeaten run of seven over the festive period, but in between the Rooks weren’t quite consistent enough to earn a place in the playoff places. Aided by the goals of former Dartford winger Kalvin Kalala, Lewes finished eighth and on par compared to the previous two seasons.
Manager – Craig Nelson
Managing in the Southern Counties East last season, Craig Nelson was announced as the new boss of Lewes following Tony Russell’s departure after three seasons. Nelson was at Glebe last term and had the Kent side top of the table when he left with four games to go, the Kent club finished third. In his playing career, he became established at this level playing for Tooting and Mitcham United before progressing into coaching, and then his first managerial role at Glebe.
Head to Head
Dartford wins: 2 / Lewes wins: 1 / Draws: 0
Previous Meetings
Dartford 3 – 0 Lewes (26/03/2011 – National South)
Lewes 1 – 1 Dartford (30/10/2010 – National South)
Lewes 0 – 2 Dartford (15/01/1983 – F.A Trophy)
Next Meetings
Dartford v Lewes – Saturday 23rd November 2024
Lewes v Dartford – Saturday 8th March 2025
Statistics
- Dartford are unbeaten in the three matches played against Lewes (W2, D1)
- The Darts have won their only home fixtures against the Rooks with a clean sheet
- Dartford have yet to lose to Lewes on their two visits to the Dripping Pan (W1, D1)
Match Highlights 2009/2010