A first half goal from former Chichester City player Josh Clack proved decisive in returning Haywards Heath to the top of the table in this derby clash at Hanbury Park.
Chichester came away from league leaders Cray Valley PM with a much-deserved point after an enthralling end to end game in which Miles Rutherford’s men had to dig deep.
A stunning strike by Mason Doughty in the 80th minute condemned Chichester to a first loss in five Isthmian south east division games.
Right back Ryan Davidson’s 91st minute equaliser gave Chichester a deserved point in this Isthmian south east contest with sixth placed Sittingbourne played in testing conditions.
Chichester had to settle for a point as a resilient Whitstable side scored late on to deny ten-man City back to back victories.
After the euphoria of a late winner in the opening league game of the season at the weekend Chi suffered the heartache of defeat in the 89th minute as Oaklands Park hosted Step 4 football for the first time.
Following a winning start to life at Step 4 Chichester City Football Club will host their first ever fixture at that level when Whyteleafe visit Oaklands Park on Tuesday evening.
Action as Chichester secured an impressive opening day victory over Ramsgate at Southwood Stadium
Chichester City Football Club begin their first ever league campaign at Step 4 with the long trip to Ramsgate on Saturday.
