The exact date of formation of Westfield FC is unclear but it was before the 1914-18 Great War, and they were certainly playing in 1911. However, the present club was established in 1927.

Following many successful seasons in junior football, Westfield joined Division Two of the East Sussex League in 1971, and were promoted as runners-up in 1972/73. The following season they won Division One, and also the Division One League Cup. A Premier Division League-Cup double followed in 1977/79, but at the end of the 1990/91 season Westfield were relegated back to Division Two of the East Sussex League.

In 1997 the club was admitted into Division Three of the Sussex County League and, after finishing 4th in the their first season, promotion to senior football was achieved in 1998/99 as runners-up to Oving. In recent years the club has established itself as one of the most consistent in the Division and its sides have shown steady improvement with each successive season.

Westfield finished 6th in 2002/03, and and also reached the Final of the Division Two Challenge Cup, where they were beaten by League champions Rye & Iden United. Although they slipped to 9th in 2003/04 they reached the semi-finals of the cup - losing a penalty shoot-out to ‘double’ winners Littlehampton Town.

2004/05 saw the club improve to finish in a creditable 5th position in the table, and going one better in 2005/06 with a 4th place finish, albeit 13 points behind the third-placed club St. Francis Rangers.

Westfield improved once again in 2006/07 to finish 3rd, with their best points total to date (59 points). However, with no floodlights in place at the Parish Field they were not in a position to accept promotion.

Description of ground
Right alongside the main road to Ashford, just outside the village, Westfield’s Parish Field ground is one of a number in the County League which although undeniably basic, nevertheless conveys a certain rural charm.

There are actually two entrances to the ground, but the main one is directly off the main road, where there is parking available on the grass just behind the near touchline. Further along, at the far end is a covered shelter which is perfectly adequate, adjacent to the changing rooms; with a small clubhouse behind.

New breezeblock dugouts have replaced their rather flimsy plywood predecessors on the opposite touchline, which has hard standing along its length. However, due to ease of access to the ground, these have succumbed to the (sadly) inevitable attention from local graffiti 'artists'.

The Parish Field is a ground that other clubs love to hate, and the playing surface in particular has come in for a lot of criticism from opponents. However, although there has been talk of a move to a new ground, nothing has yet materialised. This is a shame as the football club has been certainly performing well enough on the pitch, and deserves a ground that it will allow it to take the next step up the Pyramid.

Directions
From Hastings take the A21, turning right onto the A28 towards Ashford. Travel through Westfield, and the ground is located off Westfield Lane on the left (visible from the road - look for netting!).

Nearest railway station: West St. Leonards (5 miles).

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