As a part of the Club’s preparations for the Ground re-development the Eastern Car Park with an entrance from Ochiltree Road will be open for our first home fixture against AFC Croydon on Saturday 15th August.
This will be a test run to assess how many spaces can be offered initially before completion of the new Car Park when the re-development is undertaken.
We have already undertaken an initial Travel Survey with the assistance of the Hastings United Independent Supporters Club and thank them and all who participated in the Survey for some very helpful and useful data. A further Survey will be undertaken at another home fixture in September or October and a date will be published on the Club’s social media platforms.
The existing Car Park has become considerably overgrown after many years of closure and will only be able to accommodate a very limited number of vehicles at this stage, probably between 20 – 30 but this will improve the on-street parking options for many and improve the match day traffic impact on local residents on nearby streets/roads.
There some important matters to keep in mind if you intend to help with this test run and these are as follows –
- Please remember that the Stewards in the Car Park are Club Volunteers and they are there to help both you and the Club with this important test.
- Please follow the directions given by the Stewards when directed where and how to park so that everyone is safe and there is no difficulty in entering or leaving the car park
- There will be no charge for using the car park
- The car park will open at 12.45 and will close at 14.45. It will re-open to allow exit at 16.45.
- Cars parked will be entirely at owners risk.
Access to the Ground will be either – by leaving the car park into Ochiltree Road and then down Elphinstone Road or by walking adjacent to the HUSSC and along the driveway to Elphinstone Road and then to the main entrance. At this time there will not be an entrance from the drive but one is planned for the re-development.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP & CO-OPERATION AND TAKE CARE
Season tickets will be available for collection at The Pilot Field from 2:00pm until 5:30pm tomorrow Thursday 13th August
There is also an opportunity to collect from outside the gate at this Saturdays first home game v AFC Croydon from 12:30pm until kick off. We are anticipating quite a few collections, so please make sure you get to the Pilot Field as early as you can, to avoid missing the start of the match.
When collecting your season ticket, please bring along the email confirmation you received when making your purchase. This can be shown on your mobile device or as a printed copy.
If you have purchased a concession season ticket, please also bring proof of eligibility.
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to The Pilot Field for the forthcoming season.
Hastings United Women are delighted to announce the signing of striker Dani Parfitt, who joins The ‘U’s from Newhaven.
An experienced striker, Parfitt has previously represented Eastbourne Town and now makes the move to The Pilot Field, where she will add further firepower to Lauren Skinner-Swain’s squad.
Speaking on her move, Dani said:
“I’m super excited by this opportunity. Lauren and her management team are solid, the girls are a cracking bunch and I can’t wait to get stuck in.”
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Hastings United FC are delighted to announce that our chosen Charity of the Year for the 2026/27 season will be Hastings Foodbank.
Hastings Foodbank supports families across our community by providing three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. The Foodbank is part of a nationwide network, supported by the Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Cheryl Carey, Manager of Hastings Foodbank, said:
“We are delighted and incredibly grateful to Hastings United Football Club for choosing Hastings Foodbank as their Charity of the Year.
The people of Hastings are forever being generous despite being a community that understands poverty. We are currently supporting an average of 200 people per week, with a third of that number being children.
Many of the people coming to the Foodbank are working but still cannot make ends meet. Most people cite the increased cost of living as the reason they need our support.
For many families, it only takes one thing to go wrong to cause hardship – a freezer breaking down, car repairs, the cost of a new school uniform, health issues, or having to pay for a funeral.
We are so grateful to the Hastings community for their continued support, which enables Hastings Foodbank to ensure that our neighbours can put food on the table.”
Hastings United Football Club are incredibly proud to be partnering with Hastings Foodbank during the 2026/27 season and look forward to supporting the vital work they do within our community. Throughout the season, supporters, players, staff and volunteers will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of fundraising initiatives and collections, helping to make a real difference to local families facing hardship.
As a club at the heart of the community, we understand the importance of standing together and supporting those who need it most. We are excited to work alongside Cheryl and her team and hope that, together, we can raise both valuable funds and awareness for this fantastic local charity.
We encourage all U’s supporters to get behind Hastings Foodbank throughout the season as we strive to make a positive impact both on and off the pitch. Together, we can help ensure that nobody in our community has to face crisis alone.
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A new Hastings United Independent Supporters’ Club has been formed over the summer and is now inviting all U’s fans to join up.
In return for a £5 membership fee, new members will be entitled to discounts on club merchandise and at selected local shops, as well as priority booking on any events or trips organised by the club. There’ll be a draw in which 15 lucky members win a brand new HUISC t-shirt too.
Beyond that, the club’s aim is to represent supporters’ views on matters big or small. Hastings United welcomes that input, and a well-attended, constructive open forum has already been held with the club’s general manager Ben White, with the next one in the pipeline.
For further information, including an online membership form that takes card payments, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/doLnUkEwA3kBR46r5
Hastings United are delighted to announce the signing of defender Robbie Dolan.
The commanding centre-half joins the ‘U’s following spells with Lydd Town and Folkestone Invicta, bringing valuable experience to Ronnie Dolan’s squad ahead of the new season.
Robbie Dolan said: “I’m delighted to be joining Hastings United. I’ve heard great things about the club and the fans, and I can’t wait to pull on the shirt and get started. I want to work hard for this team and help us achieve our goals this season.”
Manager Ronnie Dolan added:
“Robbie is a strong, powerful centre-half at this level. He’s one of the more experienced players in our young squad, and that experience will be invaluable to the lads.
“He’ll bring exactly what we’re looking for both on and off the pitch, and he’ll set the standards we want as a management team. Hopefully the rest of the boys will follow his example”
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Hastings United are delighted to announce the signing of experienced striker Warren Mfula.
Mfula returns to The ‘U’s after a brief spell with the club in 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the season to an early end.
A proven goalscorer at this level, the striker arrives at The Pilot Field after an outstanding two seasons with Sevenoaks Town, where he netted 49 goals.
A man of few words, Warren said: “New colours. Same mission. More goals. Let’s work!!”
First Team Manager Ronnie Dolan added:
“I’m delighted to get Warren signed ahead of the start of the season. He’ll add real firepower to the squad as well as valuable experience at this level. His goalscoring record over the years speaks for itself, and I’m excited to see him continue that with us.”
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- Invitation for you and a guest to join us at a League game for a prematch behind the scenes tour; meet your player and the team in the dressing room
- Receive your players shirt at the end of the season.
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Hastings United Women are happy to announce the retention of Holly Carter
Part of the league winning side, Carter returned last year and continues to be part of the plans at The Pilot Field.
““I’m really looking forward to working with the new management team and having another positive season at Hastings United” – Holly Carter
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Hastings United Women are delighted to announce the signing of full-back Georgia Townsend.
An experienced defender at this level, Georgia joins the ‘U’s following a spell at Hailsham Town, having previously represented Eastbourne United.
Georgia is already a familiar face around the club through her coaching role within the Hastings United academy, and now adds her experience and quality to the Women’s First Team squad.
“I’m really excited to be joining Hastings United FC. Having coached within the club, it feels like the perfect time to represent HUFC as a player as well. I’m proud to have the opportunity to be a positive role model for the girls in our academy pathway and hopefully inspire them by showing what’s possible through hard work, commitment and enjoying the game!” – Georgia Townsend
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- Invitation for you and a guest to join us at a League game for a prematch behind the scenes tour; meet your player and the team in the dressing room
- Receive your players shirt at the end of the season.
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Hastings United are delighted to announce the signing of Ayomide Olasimbo.
A familiar face to supporters who followed our Under-23s last season, Ayomide impressed with a Man of the Match performance in the U23 Sussex Cup Final as the ‘U’s lifted the trophy. Following an outstanding campaign, the exciting winger has now earned his place in the first-team squad.
“I’m excited to join Hastings United and grateful for the opportunity. I can’t wait to get started, work hard for the badge, and give everything for the team. I’m looking forward to meeting the fans and helping make this season a successful one.” – Ayomide Olasimbo
First Team Manager Ronnie Dolan added: “Ayo was keen and hungry to come in with the first team this pre-season. He’s really impressed me, Sammy and Trev with his attitude and performances, and we all feel he’s earned the opportunity to showcase what he can do at this level.”
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- Your name, brand or logo displayed alongside your chosen player on our website and match day programme.
- Invitation for you and a guest to join us at a League game for a prematch behind the scenes tour; meet your player and the team in the dressing room
- Receive your players shirt at the end of the season.
Home Shirt or Away Shirt £100.00 + VAT per season. Email commercial@hastingsunited.com
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