Hastings United Football Club is delighted to announce that long-standing business partners, The Fuzion 4 Group, have renewed their support for the club ahead of the forthcoming season.

Based locally in St Leonards-on-Sea, The Fuzion 4 Group are specialists in the management and delivery of electrical, fire, and security services. Their ever-expanding portfolio of clients is a testament to the expertise, professionalism, and high standards they consistently provide.  Choosing The Fuzion 4 Group means choosing exceptional safety and security solutions. Through their individual trading businesses, AB Electrical, B Sure Fire & Security, Hastings Locksmiths, and Helia Renewables, they offer a comprehensive range of services including:

  • Electrical contracting
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Fire detection and suppression systems
  • Intruder alarms
  • Access control
  • CCTV systems
  • Locksmith services

The club is incredibly grateful for the continued backing of The Fuzion 4 Group and their commitment to supporting football within the local community.

A huge thank you to Andre, Russ, and everyone at The Fuzion 4 Group for your ongoing support of Hastings United FC. Your commitment to the club is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership throughout the season ahead.

To find out more about The Fuzion 4 Groups services please visit: Fuzion 4 | Commercial Security, Fire Safety and Electrical Installations.

Looking ahead at the coming weeks fixtures the U’s

𝗠𝗒𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 24/08 (Away)

KO 19:45 – Sheppey Sports v U23

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨π—₯𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 29/08 (HOME)

KO 15:00 – Mens First Team v Hendon

FA Trophy

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𝗦𝗨𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 30/08 (Away)

KO 14:00 – Steyning Town v Womens First Team

𝗦𝗨𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 30/08 (HOME)

KO 15:00 – Hastings United Vets v Sidley Vets

The Peter Heritage Cup

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EASTBOURNE TOWN 0-2 HASTINGS UNITED

Kicking off the opening weekend of the Isthmian South East winning 2-1 at The Pilot Field against AFC Croydon Athletic and achieving his first league win as Hastings United player-manager, Ronnie Dolan made one change to the starting eleven for his first away game as player-manager with Sam Pidgeon coming back into the starting eleven instead of Robbie Dolan, whilst Joe Clifford and new signing Warren Mfula were named on the substitutes bench.

First Half:


Hastings kicked off the first half and played from right to left seeing plenty of the ball in the Eastbourne Town half but failed to test Chris Winterton in the Eastbourne Town goal. United had a number of set pieces including throw ins, in the town half which rarely troubled Winterton.

The first opportunity of the game came for the hosts when a lofted pass was played in behind Sam Pidgeon and Ollie Black and the latter failed to intercept the ball which fell at the feet of Sonny Walsh who fired an effort over the crossbar and off target.

Harry Haines in the Hastings goal who alongside his opposite number in the Eastbourne Town goal was rarely troubled however both keepers were called into action when needed.

Alfie Rogers had the first effort on target with United not winning the first header when in behind and getting a shot away with Haines gathering the ball comfortably.

The game sprung into life from that with Erskine having Hastings’s first chance of the game with a shot going narrowly wide of the right hand post before Freddie Legg struck a fierce effort which was heading goal bound stinging the palms of Chris Winterton.

A similar pattern of play from Eastbourne Town nearly resulted in a calm and copy moment with the ball being played in behind the Hastings defence and an off balance shot went over the crossbar not troubling Haines.

With Legg having the best chance for the U’s, Walsh came even closer to breaking the deadlock after a scuffed clearance from Winterton saw the U’s intercept and drive high up the pitch. Erskine picked out Walsh who made a superb run on the outside of him and with Winterton rushing out to meet Walsh, his left footed strike was cleared off the line.

It was not long though before the deadlock did get broken, and having scored four at The Oval against Eastbourne United less than six weeks ago, it could be said that Kesna Clarke might enjoy scoring against Eastbourne teams as a superb through ball from Walsh in the middle of the pitch picked out Clarke who drove through and a low effort which was rolling goal bound trickled in with the help of the post, opening his account in a Hastings shirt. The mood and celebrations amongst the Hastings fans to the right who had travelled in good numbers was euphoric.

With half-time approaching and one last attack from the hosts saw a strike from the edge of the
box being kept out by Haines to his bottom left getting an important hand to the ball to ensure a first half clean sheet was achieved.
1-0 to the U’s at the break and with plenty of set-pieces for the U’s in the town half, United may have felt that there may be opportunities within the second half to get another goal and convert them.

Second Half:


With Hastings playing from left to right in the second half, the U’s were forced into making an early change with Fin Chapman coming on for Ollie Black. Goalbound opportunities were far from few until Hastings were awarded a free kick just outside the town penalty box and a spectacular Max Walsh strike has nestling for the top corner only for Winterton to pull off a smart save getting the slightest of fingertips to the ball to divert it behind for a corner.

If anyone looked like scoring next, it would have been Hastings who were growing in momentum. With a number of throw ins and corners in particular which rarely troubled the Eastbourne Town goal, an attack down the Hastings right saw Legg play a low cross into the box, which to many people’s disbelief somehow avoided everyone with no one making a connection to the ball.

Warren Mfula was bought on for his Hastings debut replacing Kesna Clarke at which point, the alk of a second goal nearby was what had been mentioned by spectators near the dugouts and if there was one person who demonstrated how important one was needed at such a vital time – enter Ronnie Dolan.

Another Hastings attack saw the ball get cleared to the edge of the bo yellow shirt closing down the vacant space, Dolan seized upon the opportunity to have a crack, and just what a crack – hitting the ball first time from a good 20+ yards out. The strike was hit with some force, power and whistled past Winterton in the Eastbourne Town goal into the top corner doubling Hastings’s lead and the celebrations amongst the away support just grew one notch louder with Ronnie celebrating amongst the thick of the fans.

With the noise of the Hastings fans growing louder in The Saffrons all evening than the chimes in the clock tower overlooking the ground, Haines was barely called into action at any point in the second half.

A goalmouth scramble in the Hastings half from an Eastbourne Town corner was not dealt with properly with neither side able to get the ball goalbound or away from their goal which they were defending.

Eventually after a few minutes of both teams scrapping to get the ball off each other, the ball was charged down and ended up over the crossbar out of play and behind for a goal kick. The referee put his whistle to his mouth after that and blew for full-time with H astings getting theirfirst away win of this season winning 2-0. Just how important a clean sheet proved to be also.

Match Report: Tom Dyson-Laurie

Match Report: Tom Dyson-Laurie

Looking ahead at the coming weeks fixtures the U’s

𝗠𝗒𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 17/08 (HOME)

KO 19:45 – U23 v Staplehurst Monarchs

π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ – 18/08 (Away)

KO 19:45 – Eastbourne Town FC v Mens First Team

𝗧𝗛𝗨π—₯𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 20/08 (HOME)

KO 19:45 – U18 v Lingfield Football Club

FA Youth Cup

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨π—₯𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 22/08 (Away)

KO 15:00 – Ashford United FC v Mens First Team

𝗦𝗨𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 23/08 (Away)

KO 15:15 – Maidstone Women v Womens First Team

Womena FA Cup

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Looking ahead at the coming weeks fixtures the U’s

𝗠𝗒𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 17/08 (HOME)

KO 19:45 – U23 v Staplehurst Monarchs

π—§π—¨π—˜π—¦π——π—”π—¬ – 18/08 (Away)

KO 19:45 – Eastbourne Town FC v Mens First Team

𝗧𝗛𝗨π—₯𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 20/08 (HOME)

KO 19:45 – U18 v Lingfield Football Club

FA Youth Cup

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨π—₯𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 22/08 (Away)

KO 15:00 – Ashford United FC v Mens First Team

𝗦𝗨𝗑𝗗𝗔𝗬 – 23/08 (Away)

KO 15:15 – Maidstone Women v Womens First Team

Womena FA Cup

#COYU

The Club is delighted to announce that Triangle Fire Systems have agreed to extend their Men’s First Team Back of Shirt Sponsorship with a new one year deal for season 2026/2027.

Triangle Fire System was established in 2006 by three brothers and runs as a family business. They specialise in residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems, commercial fire sprinklers, wet and dry riser mains and passive fire protection. They also have an in-house electrical team and servicing department for an all-encompassing service. Since 2006 they have experienced growth and success, quickly increasing their workforce, service offerings and business acquisitions.

For more details, please visit – www.trianglefiregroup.co.uk or call – 01424 812557

Thank you so much to Jenna, Marcus, Ollie and all the team for their continued support both now and into the future.

Hastings United Football Club is delighted to announce We Are RAM Construction Ltd as our newest Platinum Sponsor.

Based in East Sussex, We Are RAM Construction Ltd has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality construction and building services across the region. Their dedication to excellence, professionalism, and community values makes them a perfect fit for our club.

James Hopkins, Operations & Business Development Manager at We Are RAM Construction Ltd, said:

“We are delighted to be partnering with Hastings United Football Club and becoming part of a club that sits at the heart of the local community. At RAM Construction, we are passionate about building strong relationships and networks across Hastings and Rother, helping to create opportunities for collaboration, investment, and economic growth throughout the area. Football has a unique ability to bring people, businesses and communities together, and through the strength of the Hastings United brand we look forward to supporting that positive impact while developing meaningful partnerships that benefit both the club and the wider region.”

Lorna White , Commercial Manager of Hastings United Football Club said  β€˜We are delighted to be working with James and the team at We are Ram Construction. The support of our sponsors is invaluable in helping Hastings United continue to develop both on and off the pitch. We are proud to be partnering with a successful local business that shares our commitment to growth, ambition, and community engagement’. 

Everyone at Hastings United would like to extend a very warm welcome to We Are RAM Construction Ltd, and we look forward to working together to achieve great things in the seasons ahead.

To learn more about We Are RAM Construction Ltd, visit: πŸŒ https://www.weareramconstruction.co.uk/

Welcome to the Hastings United family, We Are RAM Construction Ltd!

Hastings United Football Club are looking for Casual Match Day and Event Stewards to join our existing team.

To help on match days and at events (e.g. annual Fireworks evening) you must be over 18; the position is voluntary, however the Club will provide each Steward with

  • Free high visibility tabards and any other necessary items required for the role
  • A free refreshment voucher for use at the Club β€˜Snack Shack’
  • A discount voucher for the Catering outlets
  • A discount voucher for the Club Merchandise Shop
  • Free training opportunities, e.g. First aid courses

Hastings United is the premier football club in the town and is a 3 Star FA Accredited Club offering Men’s, Women’s, Disability and Walking football teams across all ages and through the Hastings United Foundation (a registered charity) the HUFC Academy which currently has more than 500 children between 6 – 16 participating in local football leagues.

Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β  Please contact Dave Russell for more information – email david.russell@hastingsunited.com

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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 fromΒ 2:00pm until 5:30pm tomorrow Thursday 13thΒ 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.

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