Seaford Town FC joined Sussex County League Division Two in 1952, and won promotion in 1963/64 after finishing as runners-up to Selsey. The next seven seasons were spent in the top division (finishing 4th in 1965/66) before being relegated back to Division Two in 1971.

In 1978 the club dropped out of the County League, but returned as founder members of the new Third Division five years later. In 1985/86 they returned to senior football as champions, and in 1988/89 took the Division Two title. However, their return to Division One was to last just two seasons before they were relegated once more in 1990/91. Worse was to follow, and in 1992/93 Seaford found themselves back in intermediate football again.

Things didn’t get any better, and Seaford dropped out of the County League altogether after being relegated in 1997. They spent two seasons in the East Sussex League before regaining their place in Division Three, having dropped the “Town” suffix in 1999 following a merger with Seaford Seagulls Youth FC.

Promotion back to Division Two was achieved in 2000/01, as runners-up to Rye & Iden United, with 6th place in 2004/05 their best finish since then. Prior to the 2005/06 season the name reverted back to Seaford Town, as did the colours from red and blue, to all red. The club has finished in the top eight the past three seasons, and their 6th place finish in 2006/07 bettered a similar finish in 2004/05 by one point. With floodlights now in place for the start of the 2007/08 season, Seaford will once again be in a position to bid for a return to the top flight.

Description of ground
Somewhat tucked away, the Crouch can be a little difficult to find at first (particularly if you don’t follow the instructions!), but is worth a visit.

The pitch is undulating, and on a blustery day, the wind that blows across the pitch can be quite noticeable. Cover is limited to a smallish brick-built stand straddling the half-way line on one side of the pitch, with the dugouts in front. Although there are no seats, spectators have little option but to sit on the steps due to the very low roof. During the half-time interval some time can be spent reading the copious graffiti that adorns its interior, and must have taken hours to write! Sadly, one of the disadvantages of playing on a public area.

The stand replaced an earlier fragile corrugated iron structure that lasted until the late 1970s (see Bob Lilliman's photograph), and described by ‘Groundtastic’ as “essentially a large shed fitted out with bench seats”.

Refreshments are available from the small comfortable clubhouse behind one of the goals, which also provides a popular vantage point for local spectators, beneath the cover of an over-hanging roof and paved area. The teams are usually written on a chalk board immediately in front of the clubhouse.

There is car parking in the adjacent roads, with entry gained from two directions. After several failed attempts due to the proximity of the ground to neighbouring houses, permission for floodlights was finally granted and lights were in place for the beginning of the 2007/08 season.

Directions
Follow the A259 to Seaford. At mini roundabout by railway station take the third exit if entering the town from Newhaven. If entering from Eastbourne, take the first exit. Go to the bottom of Church Street, across the junction, then turn left at the end. Proceed for 500 metres, turn left up Ashurst Road. Bramber Road is at the top. Park there and walk to the top through lane on your left.

Nearest railway station: Seaford (15 mins walk).

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