Ahead of this weekends return to league action where the U’s welcome Merstham to The Pilot Field, Tom Dyson-Laurie from Hastings United Radio takes a look at what to expect from this Isthmian South East fixture
The U’s have enjoyed an excellent opening to the campaign and head into the weekend sitting at
the top end of the division. Hastings have taken 12 points from their opening five league matches,
recording four victories and just one defeat, and they will be looking to continue that impressive
start in front of their home support.
Last Saturday saw Hastings take a break from league action as Bognor Regis Town visited The
Pilot Field in the FA Trophy. The sides could not be separated after 90 minutes, with the contest
finishing 1-1, before Hastings held their nerve to win 6-5 on penalties and secure their place in the
next round.
Before that and after going on a 4 game unbeaten streak, Horley Town defeated the U’s in a 3-2
victory. Hastings come into todays game sitting in third place with twelve points.
This afternoon, however the focus is firmly on Merstham.
The moatsiders have experienced a more mixed beginning to their South East Division Campaign.
Their opening four league matches produced five points, with a victory, two draws and one defeat
leaving them in the middle of the early-season table.
Merstham have shown that they are capable of picking up results away from home. They came
away from Peacehaven and Telscombe with a 2-1 victory towards the end of August, before
earning a point from a 1-1 draw against Sevenoaks Town two days later.
With Hastings looking to maintain their excellent start and Merstham searching for an important
result on the road, there is plenty at stake as the two sides meet at The Pilot Field.
Thank you to Match Sponsors G.A Fabrications
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On behalf of The Friends of Conquest Hospital, I would like to extend our sincere thanks for your generous donation to our recent Summer Raffle.
Your support helped us raise vital funds to enhance patient care and support staff wellbeing at the Conquest Hospital, and we are truly grateful for your contribution. We are delighted to share that over one thousand tickets were sold, raising £1,069 for the hospital. We could not have achieved this without generous supporters like you, so please pass on our sincere thanks to your entire team.
Looking ahead at the coming weeks fixtures the U’s
𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 07/09 (Away)
Horsham YM v U18’s – KO 19:30
𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 10/09 (Home)
U23’s v Hollands & Blair – KO 19:45
𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 12/09 (Home)
Mens First Team v Bognor Regis Town – KO 15:00
FA Trophy – hufc.onlineticketseller.com/events/176478
𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 13/09 (Hollington United)
U18’s v Hailsham Town Youth – KO 11am
𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 13/09 (Home)
Womens First Team v Dorking Wanderers B – KO 14:00
#COYU
The club is delighted to formally confirm that David Russell has accepted the offer of becoming a life member at Hastings United Football Club.
Dave has been a loyal supporter of the Club since his school days in 1989 having watched his first game with his Dad when Coventry City visited the Pilot Field and is another graduate from the old ‘grass bank’ terrace opposite the Main Stand.
Dave became officially involved with the Club as a volunteer in 2005, firstly as a match day steward before taking on the senior roles of Chief Match Day Steward and Club Health Safety Officer.
On matchdays you will se Dave at the main entrance gate and turnstiles with the assistance of Greg to make sure match days operate smoothly and of course manages and deploys all the match day stewards and operations. Like so many of our fantastic staff and volunteers the above is just a small part of what Dave does for our Football Club every week.
As well as overseeing health and safety and stewarding at all of the Men’s home first team games, Dave also looks after everyone at the Pilot Field for the hundreds of Women’s, Boys, Girls, Walking and inclusive and Disability Football matches that take place every season as well club an d community events such as the Firework night and local adult and youth cup finals.
In addition to this Dave drives the minibus for our fantastic supporters to all of the men’s away games as well as taking the women’s team and youth teams to various away matches throughout the season (55 in total last season alone!)
Co Chairman Dean White said ‘’ The dedication, care and time that Dave puts in to our club is un-matched. He is an integral part of the off the field team that keeps things moving forward and we are so grateful to him for his service over the years’’
From everyone associated with Hastings United, Thank you Dave.
Looking ahead at the coming weeks fixtures the U’s
𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 03/09 (Away)
KO 19:30
Horley Town v U18’s
FA Youth Cup
𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 05/09 (Away)
KO 3pm
Horley Town V Mens First Team
League
𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 06/09 (Hollington FC)
KO 11am
U18 v Newhaven
League
𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 06/09 (Home)
Womens First Team v @AshmountLeighFC
League
Hastings United Football Club is delighted to welcome Norman Peters of Travelosophers, our very own personal travel agent as a new sponsor for the forthcoming season..
Norman offers a truly personal travel service, helping customers find the perfect getaway while benefiting from expert advice, competitive prices, and dedicated support throughout the booking process. Whether you’re planning a beach holiday, city break, cruise, ski trip, adventure holiday, flights, hotels, tours, car hire, or a solo traveller experience, Norman and Travelosophers can take care of every detail.
We’re looking forward to welcoming Norman along on matchdays to promote some exclusive travel savings for Hastings United FC fans. For your next holiday, getaway, or travel adventure, be sure to speak to Norman at Travelosophers and let an experienced travel professional take the stress out of planning your trip.
Thank you, Norman, for your support of Hastings United FC, and welcome to the U’s family!
Hastings United Women are delighted to welcome back former club captain Claire Johnson, who returns to The Pilot Field ahead of the new season.
Affectionately known as CJ, Johnson was arguably one of the most important signings in the modern history of the women’s team, and her return will be a major boost to Lauren “Sharpy” Skinner-Swain’s squad.
Johnson originally left the club in 2023, before enjoying a brief spell with Eastbourne Borough Women, where she worked under her former Hastings United manager Billy Wood.
Now, she is back and everyone at Hastings United is delighted to see CJ back in claret and blue!
Speaking on her return, Johnson said:
“I’m looking forward to being back playing for the ‘U’s this season. It will be great to be back playing with some familiar faces and I’m excited to be under Sharpy’s leadership.”
SPONSOR CLAIRE
- 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 – Email commercial@hastingsunited.com
Hastings United Football Club is delighted to welcome Tyre Pros Hastings as a new sponsor for the forthcoming season.
Tyre Pros Hastings has built a strong reputation locally for providing professional, reliable, and friendly tyre and vehicle services, helping to keep motorists across Hastings and the surrounding area safely on the road.
As a community-focused business, Tyre Pros Hastings shares the club’s commitment to supporting local people and organisations, making them a fantastic addition to our growing family of sponsors.
We are proud to welcome Tyre Pros Hastings to Hastings United FC and would like to extend our sincere thanks to Centre Manager Andy Saville and his team for their support. Partnerships with local businesses are vital to the continued growth and success of the club, both on and off the pitch.
Thank you for your support and welcome to the Hastings United Family
To find out more about Tyre Pros and their services visit: Locate a Centre | Tyre Pros
Hastings United Football Club is delighted to welcome Ponbay Lodge as a new sponsor ahead of the forthcoming season.
Ponbay Lodge is a beautifully purpose-built care home in Hastings, created with care, comfort, and security at its heart. Providing expert residential, dementia, and respite care, their dedicated team delivers personalised support that promotes dignity, independence, and well-being for every resident. With an all-inclusive approach to living, Ponbay Lodge offers complete peace of mind for residents and their families. High-quality care, delicious chef-prepared meals, engaging activities, and thoughtful day-to-day support are all included within one simple fee, ensuring residents can focus on enjoying life to the fullest. Featuring stunning living spaces and a strong community spirit, Ponbay Lodge is setting a new standard for residential care in Hastings and has quickly established itself as a trusted and valued part of the local community.
We are proud to welcome Ponbay Lodge to the Hastings United family and would like to extend our sincere thanks to Laura Sully and her team for their support of the club. Their commitment to the local community and dedication to providing exceptional care makes them a fantastic addition to our growing network of sponsors, and we look forward to building a successful partnership together.
For further information on Ponbay Lodge visit: Ponbay Lodge – Hastings – Crystal Care Collection
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