Last updated : 21/08/2023 16:12:23
Introduction
Watersfield First are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the West Sussex Football League Premier Division.
Team Details
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League
West Sussex Football League - Premier Division
Team Type
Watersfield First Football Club
Watersfield First Football Club is a grassroots football team based in Watersfield, West Sussex, England. The club was founded in 1934 and currently competes in the West Sussex Football League Championship South.
The club's home ground is Watersfield Recreation Ground, which is located in the heart of the village. The ground has a capacity of 100 spectators and is equipped with a 3G artificial pitch.
Watersfield First has a long and successful history, having won the West Sussex Football League Championship on four occasions. The club has also reached the final of the Sussex Senior Cup on three occasions, most recently in 2019.
The current manager of Watersfield First is Lee Smith, who has been in charge of the team since 2018. Smith is a former professional footballer who played for clubs such as Brighton & Hove Albion and Crawley Town.
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About the West Sussex Football League
The West Sussex Football League is a regional football league in England. The league was founded in 1905 and currently consists of 14 divisions, ranging from the Premier Division to Division 10.
The league is affiliated to the Sussex County Football Association and is a feeder league to the Isthmian League. The current champions of the West Sussex Football League are Billingshurst, who won the Premier Division in 2022-23.
The West Sussex Football League is a popular and well-respected league. The league provides a great opportunity for local footballers to play competitive football at a high level.