2pm 11 April 2026
Southern Combination League, Division Two
Upper Beeding 4 Worthing Town 0 (att 46)
Upper Beeding recently announced their first team would be leaving their ground in the village to share at nearby Steyning Town, a move that would allow them to be promoted.
That put a visit the Upper Beeding Recreation Ground on my 'to do' list for this season. This game was listed for 3pm, but was then brought forward an hour so the club's reserves could play at home after the first team.
Usual delays on the M25 meant getting to the Sussex village in time for the earlier start time was a challenge, but I eventually made it with just a few minutes to spare.
Although it's a shame when a football club moves away from its base, there's no way the ground in Upper Beeding could ever be enclosed and equipped with the facilities required for higher levels of football.
The pitch is railed off on three sides, where it is also bordered by a public footpath. The fourth side, adjacent to a cricket square, was roped off. A pair of dugouts are also on the cricket side.
Both dugouts were tipped over by a strong wind that blew across the pitch and made good football difficult. The teams struggled in the first half, which ended goalless and contained little of note.
The second period was much better, at least for the home side. They went in front just a couple of minutes after the restart, and added more goals for a comfortable win.
A 4-0 final score was harsh on Worthing Town, who might have scored one or more themselves had it not been for a fine performance by the Upper Beeding goalkeeper.
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