The Division Two club were unable to forward book their playing facilities at Bolney Road with Cowfold Council, leading to their withdrawal.

A statement of Cowfold's Twitter account said: "Sad to confirm that reluctantly we have today resigned our position as a member of SCFL. In most part this is due to our inability to forward book facilities with our Council.

"We would like to thank the league for their tireless efforts to try and help us remain but sadly not to be.

"Thank you for all of the support and kind messages. Good luck to all of you in the future.

"Rest assured we will continue to be represented in the West Sussex League and aim to one day re-apply to the SCL on merit once we overcome our current problem."

Cowfold are the second team to resign from the Southern Combination League this season.

Division One side Sidlesham withdrew from the league in September.

The Sids pulled out due to the local parish council cancelling their current agreement for use of the pitch.