Eastbourne Borough are based at Priory Lane and have spent many seasons at Step 2, including National League South football. The Sports are one of East Sussex’s leading non-league clubs, with a community base in Langney and a history of competing above traditional expectations.
Eastbourne Borough play at Priory Lane, currently known for sponsorship purposes as The ReachTV Stadium. It is a traditional out-of-town non-league ground in Eastbourne, with a practical layout and a capacity usually listed around 4,000.
The stadium has a main stand on one side with seated accommodation, covered standing and hard standing around the pitch, plus food, drink and bar facilities. The ground has enough structure to handle larger National League South-style crowds and is more developed than many basic Step 3 grounds.
Priory Lane can be a good away day because the ground is spacious, the facilities are well established and the club is used to managing visiting support. It is not central to Eastbourne town, so the main planning issue is travel from the station or seafront areas to the stadium rather than navigating the ground itself.
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Eastbourne Borough can and do operate segregation when required. For segregated fixtures, away supporters have previously been housed in the North East corner of the stadium with their own food, drink and toilet facilities. Some match guides have also noted that away supporters are not permitted in the main clubhouse bar when segregation is in force.
For normal lower-risk matches, segregation may not be necessary and supporters may have more freedom around the ground. However, Eastbourne are used to hosting fixtures where away arrangements are clearly defined, so away supporters should always check the match guide before travelling.
If segregation is announced, follow the published turnstile and stadium-map instructions. Do not assume access to the main clubhouse bar, even if it has been available at other grounds. If no segregation is in place, away fans can usually choose between the seated stand, covered areas and pitchside hard standing.
Use the A22 south through Hailsham towards Eastbourne, then follow signs for Priory Lane and Langney. The last section is suburban and can be slow around local shops.
Come up from Eastbourne seafront or town centre towards Langney and Priory Lane. Avoid drifting into the seafront traffic if you are heading straight for the ground.
Use the A259 from Pevensey/Bexhill side and turn inland for Langney. This is often the cleanest approach from the east coast.
Use the A27 or A259 from Lewes/Brighton, then enter Eastbourne via the signed routes. Allow extra time in summer when coastal traffic builds.
Pevensey & Westham is the station to use for Eastbourne Borough. East Coastway services from Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Brighton-side connections make this the nearest station.
This entry is for rail planning only; the detailed walking route from the station is listed separately under the same station title.
Eastbourne is the station to use for Eastbourne Borough. more frequent services and better connections from London, Lewes and Brighton make this useful for buses, taxis and hotels.
This entry is for rail planning only; the detailed walking route from the station is listed separately under the same station title.
Leave Pevensey & Westham station and head towards Priory Lane. The route is a suburban walk towards Langney and Priory Lane; check the route because the ground is away from the town centre.
Allow around 20 to 30 minutes on foot. Check the latest club or steward information for the correct entrance before travelling, especially for segregated fixtures or evening games.
Leave Eastbourne station and head towards Priory Lane. The route is a long cross-town walk towards Langney; bus or taxi is normally better.
Allow around 50 to 65 minutes on foot. Check the latest club or steward information for the correct entrance before travelling, especially for segregated fixtures or evening games.
Gatwick is often the most useful airport for south London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent trips because the airport has its own mainline station with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express and Great Western Railway connections.
For Eastbourne Borough, this airport makes most sense because Gatwick is on the Brighton Main Line and is the only sensible large airport for Eastbourne. From the airport, aim for Eastbourne or Pevensey & Westham. Take Southern services south via Lewes or Brighton towards Eastbourne, then continue to Pevensey & Westham if timings work. Finish by walk, bus or taxi to Priory Lane.
Southampton Airport works well for Hampshire, Portsmouth, Gosport and some Dorset fixtures because Southampton Airport Parkway station is next to the terminal.
For Eastbourne Borough, this airport makes most sense because Southampton is a secondary south-coast option, though it is not as direct as Gatwick. From the airport, aim for Eastbourne via Brighton. Use Southampton Airport Parkway to connect along the south coast via Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton or Gatwick-side routes. It is slower but can work if flight prices are much better.
Stagecoach 1 / 1A is one of the specific routes to check for Eastbourne, Langney and Priory Lane. It is included because it serves the town, nearby station corridor or the side of the town used for the ground, making it more useful than a vague 'local bus' recommendation.
Check the operator's live timetable before travelling, especially for evening fixtures, bank holidays and Sunday games.
Stagecoach LOOP / 99 is one of the specific routes to check for Eastbourne, Langney and Priory Lane. It is included because it serves the town, nearby station corridor or the side of the town used for the ground, making it more useful than a vague 'local bus' recommendation.
Check the operator's live timetable before travelling, especially for evening fixtures, bank holidays and Sunday games.
720 Taxis Eastbourne is a named local taxi/private-hire option for Eastbourne, Langney and Priory Lane. It is useful for station transfers, hotel pickups and the final leg where the nearest rail stop is not right beside the ground.
Pre-booking is sensible for midweek matches and for grounds in villages or residential areas where taxis may not be waiting outside at full-time.
Sussex Cars Eastbourne is a named local taxi/private-hire option for Eastbourne, Langney and Priory Lane. It is useful for station transfers, hotel pickups and the final leg where the nearest rail stop is not right beside the ground.
Pre-booking is sensible for midweek matches and for grounds in villages or residential areas where taxis may not be waiting outside at full-time.
Priory Lane has stadium-side parking, but it can be limited and should be treated as first come, first served unless the club states otherwise. Approach through Langney and follow signs or stewards on matchdays.
Expect free or low-cost matchday parking where available. For bigger fixtures, arrive early rather than relying on late spaces near the turnstiles.
The Langney shopping area can be a useful fallback if you are using local facilities before the game, but check signs and time limits carefully before leaving the car. Do not assume retail parking allows a full football stay.
Only park where your stay is clearly permitted. If in doubt, use stadium parking or a legal council/street option and walk in.
The Beach Deck is a named pub option for Eastbourne and Langney, useful for supporters who want a proper place to aim for before the match rather than just wandering around the ground-side streets. It is a sensible choice for early arrivals who want a town or village pub before moving on to the ground.
Check opening times and any fixture-specific door policy before travelling, especially where the ground sits in a residential area or the fixture is expected to be busy.
The Pilot Inn is a named pub option for Eastbourne and Langney, useful for supporters who want a proper place to aim for before the match rather than just wandering around the ground-side streets. It gives a second named pub option if the first choice is too busy or if you are arriving from a different side of town.
Check opening times and any fixture-specific door policy before travelling, especially where the ground sits in a residential area or the fixture is expected to be busy.
Rostick is a named food option around Eastbourne and Langney, useful if you want something more reliable than grabbing whatever is nearest at kick-off time. It works best for supporters arriving with enough time for a proper meal rather than a rushed stop.
For restaurant-style stops, book ahead or arrive early; for smaller cafes and takeaways, check opening hours around evening fixtures.
Pomodoro e Mozzarella is a named food option around Eastbourne and Langney, useful if you want something more reliable than grabbing whatever is nearest at kick-off time. It gives another named alternative, useful for groups who want a different style of food before or after the match.
For restaurant-style stops, book ahead or arrive early; for smaller cafes and takeaways, check opening hours around evening fixtures.
The View Hotel Eastbourne is a practical overnight base for an away trip to Eastbourne and Langney. It is included because it is a realistic base for the town or nearby transport corridor rather than a random hotel miles away.
Compare rates before booking because small towns can have limited rooms, while tourist places and larger cities can jump in price around events.
Priory Lane is not right in Eastbourne town centre, so public transport users should plan the final part of the journey. Eastbourne railway station is the main rail option, but supporters will usually need a bus, taxi or a longer walk to reach the stadium comfortably.
Drivers should find the ground fairly straightforward in the north/east side of Eastbourne, but parking and local traffic can build at bigger matches. Arrive early for high-profile fixtures, especially if segregation is in place or advance ticket checks are expected.
Inside the stadium, the main stand gives the best seated view. For atmosphere, home supporters are more likely to gather around the covered standing and bar-side areas. Away fans in segregated matches should expect to use the away corner facilities rather than the main clubhouse. The club has taken ticket misuse seriously in recent seasons, so buy the correct category and bring any required proof of concession.
Eastbourne Borough sell tickets online through their ticketing platform, and e-tickets can be shown on a phone. Match guides regularly advise supporters to buy in advance to avoid queues, and ticket arrangements can vary depending on competition, segregation and crowd size.
Recent league prices have commonly been in the adult, concession, youth and child categories, with away guides listing examples such as Adults £17, Concessions £12, U18 £6 and U12 free for some fixtures. Always check the current Eastbourne ticket page for the exact price and category rules before travelling.
Away supporters should buy through the correct fixture link and follow any away allocation instructions. If the match is segregated, buy the appropriate ticket and use the away entrance. Neutrals wanting the clearest view should choose the main stand, while those wanting a lower-cost standing experience should use the hard-standing or covered standing areas if available.
Eastbourne Borough expect supporters to use the correct ticket category and have warned that anyone buying a ticket they are not entitled to, or trying to enter with an invalid ticket, may be refused entry and could face a ban.
Standard football ground rules apply at Priory Lane: no pyrotechnics, no pitch encroachment, no throwing objects, no discriminatory behaviour and no items that could endanger others. Supporters must follow stewards, especially when segregation is in place.
If a match is segregated, away supporters should remain in the away section and use the dedicated facilities. Access to the clubhouse bar may be restricted to home supporters for some fixtures. Arrive early enough for ticket scanning, bag checks or queue management at busier matches.
Eastbourne Borough do not publish a highly detailed accessibility guide on every match page, so supporters with specific needs should contact the club before travelling. Priory Lane has a mix of seated areas, hard standing and covered standing, and the most suitable viewing position may depend on crowd size and whether segregation is in place.
The stadium is generally practical for a non-league ground, but wheelchair users should confirm the best entrance, accessible parking options and viewing location in advance. If away segregation is in place, disabled away supporters should ask which part of the away area is suitable and whether carer arrangements are available.
Public transport users with mobility needs should plan carefully because the ground is not immediately next to Eastbourne station. A taxi from the station may be the simplest option.
Eastbourne Borough do not advertise regular public stadium tours of Priory Lane. The ground is a working football stadium and community venue rather than a stadium-tour attraction.
Supporters wanting to see the ground should arrive early on matchday when turnstiles and facilities are open. Any special access for community groups, sponsors, media or private events should be arranged directly with Eastbourne Borough.
Eastbourne Pier is a worthwhile extra stop around Eastbourne and Langney if you are making more of the day than just the match. It is one of the more obvious local attractions or landmarks to build into an away day.
Check opening times before travelling, particularly for winter midweek fixtures or attractions with seasonal hours.
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