It’s fourth in the Enterprise National League against third this evening in West Sussex, as Adam Hinshelwood’s Reds welcome Kieron Dyer’s Shrimpers to Woodside Road for the very first time in history.
Victory for the Rebels tonight will see them displace the former EFL outfit and climb into third position, which would seal their highest ever position in the English football pyramid.
A reminder that several rules are being implemented and enforced at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium in order to comply with the National League regulations.
Supporters are still prohibited from consuming alcohol within sight of the pitch, which applies at all times and in all areas/stands from the moment of entrance into the stadium. Fans who wish to purchase alcohol inside the stadium can still do so from various outlets at Woodside, but consumption must take place behind the stands, inside our bars or behind pitch covers.
Smoking and vaping is also strictly forbidden in all areas inside the premises. Supporters who leave the stadium after entering and attempt to re-enter the stadium again won’t be allowed back in.
Timings
Supporters are heavily advised to arrive well in advance of kick-off, in order to prevent being caught in queues and missing some of the action as a result. Fans are recommended to turn up at least 30 minutes before the game is set to start to avoid disappointment.
Please note, turnstiles will open two hours before kick-off at 5:45pm on Tuesday evening.
17:45 – Turnstiles open
17:45 – 21:45- Club Shop Opening Times
19:00 – Team news & Warm-Ups
19:40 – Teams Emerge From Tunnel
19:45 – Kick-off
21:30– Full-time
(All timings are approximate and subject to change if necessary)
Tickets
Tickets are still available for the visit of Southend United and are able to be purchased online through the FanBase app/website and on the turnstiles.
However, supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets online in advance to minimise the disruption when entering the ground. The Club can never guarantee the availability of tickets at the turnstiles in the event of a sell-out. Buy your tickets here: Worthing FC vs Southend United Tickets.
Segregation will be in place for this match, with limited tickets remaining in the away section of the Sussex Transport Community Stadium. Please note for this match, the away end has been marginally extended up to the Club Shop in the North East Corner of the stadium.
Both Worthing FC and Southend supporters can purchase their tickets online via Fanbase.
Please note as part of a newly-introduced league rule, children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult, otherwise they will be refused entry. Refunds are awarded at the Club’s discretion.
Pricing
Prices
Adults – £22.00
Concessions – £18.00
U22 – £16.00
U19 – £9.00
U14 – £6.00
U7 – £1.00
Guild Care
This evening, Guild Care will be collecting donations to support their Walk with Purpose fundraiser.
The local organisation urged people to run or walk 42km across the month of October and raise £42 for Worthing’s leading social care charity.
Guild Care does incredible work in our local community, let’s show our support tonight.
You can find full details here:
https://www.guildcare.org/Event/walkwithpurpose-26
Stadium Map
A bird’s eye view of the Sussex Transport Community Stadium, including entrance points, refreshment outlets and other facilities.
Bowls Club Exit
Tonight’s match will be have segregation in place, with Southend supporters congregating in the North East Corner of the stadium.
Our continual agreement with our neighbours at the Bowls Club will be in place, with the side exit next to the Arrow Taxi South Stand being opened, which will allow home fans to leave quicker via that alleyway and reduce congestion.
The exit will be clearly marked out by our helpful stewards, who will assist fans in departing the ground.
Please not, this is an exit that becomes available after the full-time whistle ONLY and not an entrance point for any supporter.
Food and Drink
FanZone
Our FanZone, sponsored by ST Containers, will be open and is the perfect place to feel the buzz before kick-off, as the atmosphere builds ahead of another clash on home soil.
Refreshments are available to purchase under the canopy, with only alcoholic beverages and soft drinks served at this outlet. There are four points of service, but please note, no snacks are on offer from the Container Bar with the n Tuck Shop now the optimal place to satisfy your sugary cravings (see below).
Tuck Shop
Positioned in front of our Stand Bar, the tuck shop sells teas, coffees, cold drinks, slushies (red only of course), sweets, chocolate and other snacks.
Stand Bar
As usual, our Stand Bar is expected to be very busy this evening, with the area renowned for being one of the more popular locations for supporters to congregate ahead of kick-off.
The Bar will serve alcoholic, soft drinks and hot drinks, but there are no snacks available in here. Again, supporters are directed towards our new tuck shop to fulfil your sugary-based needs!
There are three points of service at the bar and capacity is limited. Please use the inside of the building to queue, rather than outside the door, as the rules for alcohol consumption in sight of the pitch remain in action. Please don’t open the windows, as they are frosted to ensure that we comply with these rules.
St Elmo’s Shack
A reminder that our Kiosk situated in in the North West Corner of the stadium, affectionately referred to as our St Elmo’s Shack, is now serving beef-based products alongside the delicious chicken from last year.
Several items are just waiting to be devoured – including burgers, tenders and even a foot-long hotdog!
Main Kitchen
The Full Menu will be on offer at this weekend’s match, including vegan and vegetarian options and the new aforementioned king-size hotdog!
Pop-Up Bars
Two Pop-Up Bars will be in operation for home supporters tonight, with an additional one available to away supporters, all situated behind the North Stand. Alcoholic beverages are only available in pint servings at the Pop-Up Bars, with other areas allowing customers to choose between pint or half pint sizes.
One Bar will be serving Camden Pale, Camden Hells and Koppaberg, while the other will have Stella and Camden Hells – also on draught
Products purchased from these Pop-Ups Bars can only be consumed behind the stand, with the consumption of alcohol in the stand or in line of sight of the pitch prohibited in all areas around the ground.
Drink Promotion
Between the hours of 5:45pm-6:45pm all pints of beer, ale or cider will be discounted to £5.50.
This applies to every outlets except our 1886 Lounge, in partnership with Jones & Tomlin.
Club Shop
Our Club Shop will open with the turnstiles at 5:45pm and will remain accessible to all supporters until the end of the match. The shop is the perfect place to grab some official Club merchandise ahead of the season, with all three official club shirts and our Champions 2025/26 tees in stock and ready to be bought! Our recently released Rebels Collection is also on offer, as well as our recently-released Worthing FC mugs.
The Shop is situated directly in front of the turnstiles and to the right of our FanZone, making it a prime location for supporters with easy access. For al clothing items – ranging from headwear, to old shirts – and other official Club merch, the shop is the place to be!
HOW TO FOLLOW
If you can’t be at the game, you can follow the game via live updates from the club’s official Twitter account.
Or if you prefer, you can watch Behind- the-Scenes access over on our Instagram account.
You can also listen to live commentary through the club’s official commentary service.
Mackie the Mackerel, Flags & WFCSA
Adding to the Matchday experience, the Worthing FC Supporters Association have introduced Club-themed flags to greet the players as they emerge from the tunnel.
Our Official Club mascot, Mackie the Mackerel, will be attendance for our penultimate home match of October and is looking forward to greeting some fans! Mackie will be parading around the pitch before the game, make sure you say hello!
*Weather dependent. Mackie’s fins love water but they don’t like the rain!
The Worthing FC Supporters Association are looking for some new members. At every home match, the WFCSA set up a stall adjacent to the FanZone and near the Club Shop, and are inviting all supporters – new or old – to join their membership scheme and purchase their merchandise.
Head to the stall tomorrow afternoon, or visit www.worthingfcsa.co.uk for more details.
Travel and Parking
The ground is situated in the heart of a residential area and parking is severely restricted on a matchday. We ask supporters to travel together and use public transport where possible. If travelling by car, please respect our neighbours by parking considerately.
We encourage visitors to travel to the ground by public transport wherever possible to reduce congestion and emissions.
Worthing and West Worthing train stations are both approximately a ten-minute walk to the ground. Supporters travelling by train, please check Southern Rail’s website before your journey. Ensure you leave early and in plenty of time.
Ground Regulations & Accessibility
For more general stadium information, including our accessibility guide, ground regulations and behaviour guidelines, please visit:
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