Bexhill United was formed in 2002 following the amalgamation of Bexhill Town and Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club, who finished as runners-up in the East Sussex Football League Premier Division in 2001/02, four points behind champions Hollington United.

Bexhill Town Athletic were champions of the Sussex County League in 1956-57, and again in 1965-66 and 1966-67. In 1969-70 the club became Bexhill Town and played in Division One of the County League until relegation in 1980-81. The following season they were relegated once again, but won promotion back to Division Two at the first attempt. In 1989/90 they finished as champions of Division Two and were finally promoted back to Division One after several near misses in previous seasons.

The club struggled, but maintained its place amongst the County League’s top flight until relegation back to Division Two in 1993-94. Four years later Bexhill were relegated once more to Division Three, where they remained prior to formation of the new club.

Following a period of struggle in the lower reaches of Division 3 and a marked drop in their average gate in 2003/04, Bexhill enjoyed a renaissance in 2004/05, winning promotion back to Division Two as runners-up to Storrington, and finishing 8 points clear of third-placed Lingfield. The euphoria was short-lived however as they were relegated back to Intermediate football at the end of the following season, having finished 16 points adrift at the bottom of Division Two.

There was no improvement in 2006/07 with the club finishing just above the relegation zone on level points with the club just below them, Hurstpierpoint. Both however, were 15 points clear of rock-bottom Bosham. One consolation however, was a local derby against near neighbours Little Common, with the games at the Polegrove and Green Lane attracting gates of 158 and 181 respectively, excellent for Intermediate football. Bexhill's next highest home gate was 75, for the visit of Newhaven.

Description of ground
Situated at one end of the Polegrove Recreation ground and within a stone's throw of the sea, the the old wooden stand is undeniably the focal point of the ground, and a magnet for 'groundhoppers'. Built soon after the formation of the club in 1926, its benches within provide an excellent view of the action below. Adjacent to the stand is a large clubhouse, with hard standing in front. There is plentiful parking in Brockley Road. Planning permission is also in place for floodlights.

Directions
Travel west towards Bexhill on the A259. At Little Common roundabout, take the 3rd exit into Cooden Sea Road. Turn left at the Cooden Beach Hotel into Cooden Drive. After about a mile and a half, turn right into Brockley Road where there is ample parking. Ground is on the right hand side.

Nearest railway station: Collington (approx. 10 minutes walk).

Map (link to www.streetmap.co.uk)