Worthing United F.C

MAVERICKS SEASON TICKETS 🎟️

You asked, we delivered…

For the first time ever, you can now purchase a Mavericks Season Ticket! Available to purchase now; simply visit our website and navigate to the ‘Season Tickets’ page - link in bio 👌

END OF SEASON AWARDS 🏆

Last night we held our annual end of season awards night. A fantastic evening celebrating our wonderful club and everyone associated with it.

We had an excellent season, well done to every single player who pulled on the sky blue and white stripes this season 👏

U23 Awards
Managers Player - Toby Tester
Players Player - Toby Tester

First Team awards
Managers Player - Dean Sherwood
Players Player - Tom Butler
The Albert Green Supporters Player - Harry Butler
Top Goalscorer - Danny Kingston
Goal of the Season - Dean Sherwood vs. Copthorne (A)

Chairman’s Award - Jo Hillyer

PRE-SEASON TRIALS ⚽️☀️

We’ve organised a pre-season open trial session for anyone who may be interested in joining The Mavericks.

Sign up via the link in our bio 💪

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A very Merry Christmas to one and all.

The Mavericks are back in action on Saturday 27th December away to 👌

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Through to the Semi Finals 👏 @worthingunitedfc 🎥

COMING UP ⚽️

The games are coming thick and fast now!

On Saturday we’re back in SCFL Division One action, as we travel to for the first time 🤝

Then on Tuesday, we’re back in cup action, this time hosting in the Peter Bentley Cup third round! 💪

A big week ahead…

REMEMBERING MATT & JACOB 🩵

Ten years have passed since that fateful day.

Our thoughts, as always, are with the friends and families of all those affected.

Gone but never forgotten ❤️

Worthing United F.C rounded off their pre-season with a lively encounter against Shoreham FC II at Lyons Way — and it didn’t take long for things to ignite. A flurry of early goals put the Mavericks firmly in control, setting the tone for an entertaining afternoon packed with attacking intent.

Just before kick-off, I was stood to the left of the seated stand when I spotted Worthing United’s club chairman, Mark Sanderson — with whom I’d exchanged a couple of emails before the match. After a quick introduction, it was nice to talk about the club and share my early impressions of the ground. It gave the afternoon a grounded, personal start.

Worthing United got off to a flying start, opening the scoring in just the 4th minute. A well-constructed move from the back saw the Mavericks string together a neat sequence of passes before Dan Hills calmly slotted home for 1–0.

Barely a minute later, they doubled their lead. A teammate found acres of space down the flank and whipped in a low ball into the box, where Hills was on hand again to tap it in for his second of the game. 2–0.

It was three inside eleven minutes. A corner wasn’t fully cleared, and Marcus was quickest to react — hammering a low, driven effort on the rebound that left the Shoreham keeper no chance.

Early on in the first half, while I was stood to the right of the home dugout, the ball came over my head, prompting me to retrieve it and throw it back into play. Following that, Worthing United manager Mark Curram asked if I knew who any of the Shoreham players on the pitch were. When I mentioned I was a neutral and groundhopper, he showed a keen interest and seemed genuinely pleased someone had travelled in neutral. A simple exchange, but it was great to have that moment of connection right from the touchline.

The fourth came in the 16th minute. A ball recycled from out wide was worked back into the danger area, and Lee was there to finish clinically. 4–0.

From the restart, Shoreham caught the Mavericks napping. A long-range strike from just outside the box looped over the Worthing keeper and into the net — 4–1 — a surprise goal that gave the visitors a brief lift.

But Worthing kept their foot on the gas. In the 22nd minute, a cross into the box took a favourable bounce, and Ethan found the back of the net from close range. 5–1.

At half-time, I made my way around the pitch and down the steps to the tea hut, where I picked up a fresh portion of chips for £2.50. I forget the gentleman’s name, but after taking my order he said, “I haven’t seen your face around here before — what brings you to Worthing United?” After explaining that I was a groundhopper and down in the area for a few days, he was very complimentary of my efforts and pleased I’d chosen to visit the club. Moments like that — brief, kind, and unprompted — always stick with me. It’s the kind of warmth that makes groundhopping feel more like visiting a community than just watching a game.

The second half was a quieter affair, with Shoreham showing more resilience and structure. Credit to the visitors, who tightened up considerably after the break and limited the Mavericks’ chances.

Worthing eventually found a sixth around the 75th minute. A break down the wing led to a squared ball across the box. The initial runner was bundled over, but Liam, arriving late, was perfectly placed to slot it home.

At full-time, I asked Mark Sanderson, the club chairman, if he could help me out with the goal scorers’ names — it always makes match reports feel more personal and accurate. Ironically, I can’t recall the name of the gentleman who kindly provided the details (likely the programme editor), but I’m very grateful for his help.

A seven-goal thriller played out against a stunning, scenic backdrop, topped off by some of the friendliest club staff you could hope to meet.