The Saffrons

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The Saffrons is a sporting venue in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The Saffrons hosts cricket and football and is located next to the Town Hall

[edit] Football

The Saffrons is home to Eastbourne Town, who play in the Sussex County LeagueDivision One. The football venue at the Saffrons is said to be one of the best in Sussex and the ground plays host to many county cup finals at youth and intermediate level. The capacity of the football ground is 3,000, with seating for 200 spectators.

[edit] Cricket

The Cricket gound is home to Eastbourne Cricket Club, who play in the Sussex Cricket League. The cricket venue at Saffrons saw its first game of cricket played in 1884 and has played host to some Sussex matches in the past. The capacity of the cricket ground is 4,500.