Royal Tunbridge Wells based Rusthall FC drew 1-1 away at Sutton Athletic on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, to earn a point in their fight for a play-off position in Kent. The match was part of the Southern Counties East Football League Premier Division and saw both sides take one league point each.
The match was held at the Lower Road ground where a bobbly pitch made it difficult for the players to use their usual passing style. Despite the uneven surface, the result helps the team find its footing again after a month of disrupted matches and cold weather.
The draw follows a successful period for the team where manager Jimmy Anderson was named the league’s Premier Manager of the Month for January 2026. Anderson received the award after leading his side to three consecutive wins at the start of the year.
This result keeps both teams in the hunt for the end-of-season play-offs. The single point helps maintain the league standing for the club as they prepare for their next home match against Hollands and Blair.
