Whitehawk vs Eastbourne Borough, 5 September 2026, FA Cup: form, head-to-head and match facts

In a high‑scoring league clash at The Enclosed, Eastbourne Borough turned a hostile Whitehawk ground into a four‑goal showcase, edging the home side 4‑2. The result not only handed Eastbourne three points but also gave them the upper hand in the season’s head‑to‑head, having won the sole previous meeting while Whitehawk’s record remains winless. Both clubs entered the fixture with incomplete statistical profiles, yet the six‑goal spectacle underscored Eastbourne’s attacking potency. The victory propels the visitors further up the table, widening the gap on Whitehawk, who now must regroup after conceding twice at home.