A rampant Reds hit Merstham for six to power their way to the top of the Isthmian Premier.
Worthing fought their way back from two goals down at Horsham to book their place in the semi-finals of the Sussex Senior Cup.
Both sides contributed to a highly entertaining goalless draw as Worthing remained level on points at the top of the table.
Worthing Women bounced back from their disappointing cup defeat to Billericay last time out, as they comfortably overcame a well drilled Hassocks side on Sunday afternoon.
Worthing started the new year the same way they finished the old one; with a 3-0 win over a local rival to cement second place and, on this occasion, celebrate a first victory at Bognor since 1999.
Worthing came out on top in the battle between second and third as Horsham seemed to press the self-destruct button.
Worthing Women suffered only their third defeat of the season on Sunday, as a rampant Billericay side cruised to victory at Woodside Road to knock the Reds out of the RePoss Cup.
Worthing went through to the next round of the Velocity Trophy with a win more comfortable than the scoreline suggests.
Worthing saw a two-goal lead slip from their grasp before Joel Colbran’s late winner moved Reds level on points at the top with leaders, Folkestone Invicta.
Worthing Women made it eight league wins on the bounce on Sunday, as they overcame a strong Phoenix Sports side at a bitter Woodside Road.
