Langney Sports Club

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Priory Lane
Full name Priory Lane Stadium
Location Priory Lane,
Eastbourne,
East Sussex,
BN23 7QH
Built 1988
Opened 1988
Owner Langney Sports Club
Tenants Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Capacity 5,664 (542)
Field dimensions 110 x 75 yards

Priory Lane or Langney Sports Club is home of newly promoted Eastbourne Borough. Over the years the ground has seen a lot of development. From one bar to a stadium chosen by the Football Association to stage all three of England’s fixtures in the Non League Home Nations Tournament. Facilities at the ground include an indoor bowls centre and tennis courts.

The ground has been built by volunteers starting with the Peter Fountain stand which was extended in the early 1990's. The Mick Green stand was built in 1995 ready for the 1995-96 season.

The record attendance is 3770 v's. Oxford United in the FA Challenge Cup 1st Round, 05/11/05.


[edit] Stands

The ground has three covered terraces and a covered stand; with a capacity of 5,664 with seated accommodation for 542 in the main stand.

  • Main Stand apart from the seating area, there is a Directors' Suite and Main Sponsor's Executive Suite. Also an Announcer's Box and Press area.
  • The Mick Green Stand houses the dressing rooms, a tea bar (with seating inside), and provides covered terracing at the Priory Road end of the ground. The upper floor has four Executive Suites, in addition to the exclusive ‘Legends Lounge', with windows fronting on to the pitch.
  • Peter Fountain Stand houses a tea bar.
  • River End Stand has no amenities.

There is a car park for 400 vehicles, mainly behind the River End stand with a small car park in front of the clubhouse.

[edit] Admission Prices

For the 2008-2009 Season, the admission prices are as the following.

  • Adults: £12.50
  • Concessions: £8.00
  • Children: £4.00

There is no additional charge for seats.

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Coordinates: 50°48′15.05″N, 0°19′14.76″E