Final game at Parish Field marks end of era for Westfield FC

By Football reporter
Published 13th Apr 2023, 18:00 BST
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In the final game at the Parish Field before Westfield move a short distance up the road and into their new home, the Westies had to share the spoils with mid-table Sedlescombe in a 2-2 Mid Sussex premier division draw.

In the summer Westfield move all of 250 yards up the road to the new Knight & Davey Plumbing and Heating Community Stadium, having signed a large sponsorship deal with the company.

It is a purpose-built ground and by Christmas 2023 should be up to standard for senior football.

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Westfield handed a first start to Kyle Young at full-back in a side shorn of few regulars.

An historic goal - Westfield equalise against Sedlescombe and it's the final goal at the Parish Field before they move to their new ground up the road | Picture: Joe KnightAn historic goal - Westfield equalise against Sedlescombe and it's the final goal at the Parish Field before they move to their new ground up the road | Picture: Joe Knight
An historic goal - Westfield equalise against Sedlescombe and it's the final goal at the Parish Field before they move to their new ground up the road | Picture: Joe Knight

Westfield started slowly, and laboured passing and a distinct lack of urgency meant a very defensive Sedlescombe were barley threatened.

The Westies did have a few half chances and were on top, but it was Sedlescombe who took the lead.

Following the giving away of a sloppy free-kick, Sedlescombe used the opportunity to launch the ball into the Westfield box. Westfield failed to clear properly and it fell to former Westie Rob Higgins, who smashed the ball home from just inside the box to give Sedlescombe the lead.