Worthing are based at Woodside Road and have climbed strongly through the Isthmian and National League South levels. The Rebels carry a growing West Sussex identity, backed by improving crowds, modern community momentum and a reputation for progressive football.
The Sussex Transport Community Stadium, better known by many supporters as Woodside Road, is a compact town-centre style ground in Worthing. It has a traditional non-league feel, with the pitch close to the stands and a mixture of covered seating, covered standing and open areas around the ground.
The main stand and covered areas provide the best views and most protection from the weather, while the terraces give the ground its more traditional feel. The stadium is not large, but it is tidy, busy and well used by the club, with official matchday guides, ground regulations and accessibility information published for visitors.
For neutrals, seating or covered side-on viewing is the best option. For supporters who prefer atmosphere, standing areas close to the pitch give a more lively experience, particularly for bigger local fixtures. Because Worthing have climbed into Step 1 football, some matchday arrangements may continue to evolve, so the club’s latest guide is worth checking.
A Sussex rivalry with strong non-league identity, coastal travel and clubs that often draw attention beyond their level.
No upcoming rivalry fixture currently listed.
Away arrangements at Worthing can vary depending on the fixture and whether segregation is required. Worthing’s ticketing setup allows visiting supporters to buy through the club website by selecting the away fans option when an away allocation is in use.
The away section is typically a designated area within the compact Woodside Road layout rather than a large separate modern away stand. Depending on the fixture, visiting supporters may be given terrace space and access to specific facilities within the ground.
Because the stadium is tight and not designed around large modern segregation zones, away fans should check the matchday guide and ticketing instructions before travelling. For higher-profile or all-ticket fixtures, entry points, available sections and ticket sales may be much more specific than for ordinary league matches.
Use the A24 south towards Worthing, then follow town-centre or stadium signs. the A24 can slow on the urban approach.
Use local roads from Worthing seafront, then head north towards Woodside Road. walking or a short taxi may beat moving the car.
Use the A27 westbound towards Worthing, then head into town for Woodside Road. the A27 through Worthing can be slow.
Use the A27 eastbound from Chichester/Arundel, then follow main roads into Worthing. parking close to the ground is limited.
Worthing station is the best station for Woodside Road. It is on the West Coastway route, with services from Brighton, Hove, Chichester, Portsmouth and London connections via Brighton or Gatwick depending on the route.
The station is close enough for a normal matchday walk.
Leave Worthing station and head north-west towards Woodside Road, keeping to the main residential streets. The ground is tucked away rather than on a major road, so check the entrance before travelling.
The walk usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes. Allow a little extra time if arriving from the seafront or town centre first.
Gatwick is the best airport for Worthing. Take the train south towards Brighton or the West Coastway line and continue to Worthing.
It is a straightforward south-coast route and much more practical than Heathrow for most supporters. Woodside Road is then a local walk or short taxi from Worthing station.
Southampton Airport can work for Worthing if flight times are better. Use Southampton Airport Parkway, then travel along the south coast via Southampton, Fareham or Chichester towards Worthing.
It is a longer coastal rail journey than Gatwick but still a real option for south coast arrivals.
The 700 Coastliner is useful along the south coast and can help supporters travelling from Brighton, Shoreham, Littlehampton or Chichester towards Worthing. It is not a stadium shuttle, but it is a genuine coastal public transport option.
From Worthing town centre or station, finish on foot or with a short taxi to Woodside Road.
Compass Travel route 7 is a useful local Worthing route to check for journeys around the town and towards residential areas near Woodside Road. It can help if you are staying away from the station or seafront.
Check the current timetable and stop locations before travelling.
Arrow Taxis are a Worthing private-hire option for journeys from the station, seafront hotels or nearby towns to Woodside Road.
The ground is walkable from the station, but a taxi is useful with bags or bad weather.
Worthing Taxis cover the town and surrounding coastal area, useful for hotel, station and late-night matchday journeys.
Pre-book after evening fixtures if you need a guaranteed return.
Worthing station parking is practical for Woodside Road, leaving a walk through the residential streets to the ground. It is a straightforward landmark if you are not familiar with the town.
Expect normal station parking charges. For seafront or town-centre plans, council car parks may be cheaper depending on time of day.
High Street multi-storey parking is useful for Worthing town centre and puts you within a manageable walk of Woodside Road. It suits supporters arriving early for food or pubs.
Check council tariffs and closing times for evening games. It avoids parking in the tight residential streets around the ground.
A well-regarded micropub in Worthing, useful for beer-focused supporters before heading to Woodside Road.
A popular Worthing pub and restaurant, useful for a relaxed pre-match stop near the town centre.
A strong seafront seafood option, ideal if you are making a day of the trip rather than rushing straight to the ground.
A local cafe/food option in Worthing, useful for earlier kick-offs or brunch before the match.
A practical seafront hotel with the ground reachable by taxi or longer walk.
Woodside Road is a good ground for supporters who want a traditional town football day. Worthing railway station is within walking distance, and the ground is close enough to local pubs, shops and food options to make public transport a practical choice.
Parking near the stadium can be limited because the ground sits within the town rather than on a large out-of-town site. Drivers should use legal street parking or town-centre car parks and check local restrictions carefully.
For neutrals, a seated or covered side-on position is the safest choice for view and comfort. Away supporters should buy using the away fans option where available and should read the club’s matchday guide before travelling, particularly for derby matches, cup games or fixtures where segregation is expected.
Worthing tickets are sold online through the club’s ticketing system. The club has a dedicated ticket page for match tickets and season tickets, and away supporters can be directed to select the away fans option for relevant fixtures.
Prices and availability are published by the club before each match and may vary by competition or category. For high-demand games, supporters should buy in advance rather than relying on matchday availability.
For home or neutral supporters, covered seating or side-on viewing gives the best view. Standing areas are better for those wanting a traditional non-league feel. Away supporters should not buy home tickets for segregated fixtures and should follow the away-ticket option or visiting club instructions.
Worthing publish stadium information, behaviour guidelines, ground regulations and prohibited item guidance for the Sussex Transport Community Stadium. Supporters should expect stewarded entry, ticket checks and possible searches.
Flares, smoke devices, fireworks, alcohol brought into the ground, glass bottles, weapons and other dangerous items are not permitted. Supporters should not enter the pitch, throw objects, block gangways or ignore steward instructions.
Large flags, banners, drums or similar items should be checked with the club before travelling. Because the ground is compact, supporters should pay attention to segregation, entry points and movement instructions when these are in place.
Worthing publish an official accessibility guide for the Sussex Transport Community Stadium. The club states that it provides a range of facilities and services for disabled supporters and asks anyone with queries to contact the club by email or phone before visiting.
The accessibility guide covers viewing areas within the ground and stadium access for disabled supporters. Because Woodside Road is a compact older ground with different standing and seated areas, supporters who need wheelchair spaces, easy access, companion tickets or specific assistance should arrange details in advance.
Away disabled supporters should check the matchday arrangements especially carefully, as away sections can vary depending on segregation. The club can advise on the best entrance, viewing area and any available support for the fixture.
There does not appear to be a regular public stadium tour programme at Woodside Road / the Sussex Transport Community Stadium. Worthing publish detailed matchday, stadium, accessibility and ticket information, but routine bookable tours are not clearly advertised.
Supporters interested in private access, a group visit or community arrangement should contact Worthing directly. For most visitors, the practical way to experience the ground is by attending a match rather than booking a formal tour.
The obvious seaside attraction and a good pre-match walk if you arrive early.
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