The club began life as Wigmore Athletic FC who were founder members of Division Two of the Sussex County League in 1952. Within a season they had won promotion at the first time of asking, and took their place in Division One, where they remained for 13 seasons before suffering relegation in 1966.

Within two seasons Wigmore Athletic had won promotion back to the top division as runners-up to Whitehawk, only to be immediately relegated once more. The club then took a further five years before they lifted the Division Two title for a second time in 1973/74, and the County League Cup (now the John O’Hara League Cup) the following season. The club also finished third in Division One that season - their best ever finish. Ultimately though, the club struggled at the higher level and were relegated again in 1978 after finishing bottom; remaining in Division Two until amalgamating with Southdown FC and changing their name to Worthing United in 1988 after being relegated to Division Three.

Worthing United spent two seasons in intermediate football before returning to Division Two in 1990 as champions. The club had remained in Division Two ever since, with their highest finishes being 5th in 1992 and 1993. Season 2003/04 however, saw the club finish as runners-up behind Littlehampton Town, and also reach the final of the Division Two League Cup, only to once again came out second-best to Littlehampton.

The club’s first season in Division One in their new guise saw a reasonable start, but they ultimately struggled a little to pull away from the relegation zone, eventually finishing 14th in a real scrap at the bottom, three points from danger but with a far superior goal difference than most of their immediate rivals.

Season 2005/06 was more of the same as United struggled to maintain their place in the top division; and in 2006/07 they finished eight points adrift of safety but were spared relegation by virtue of only the bottom club (Littlehampton Town) going down. There was some cheer however, courtesy of a good run in the FA Cup, reaching the 3rd Qualifying Round before going out at Maidenhead United, two steps higher up the Pyramid. Gates have always been poor and the average attendance although unchanged for the past three seasons, remains the worst in the Division.

Description of ground
The Robert Albon Memorial Ground (named after a young player of the club who died in tragic circumstances) is situated behind the Salisbury’s Superstore, to the rear of the Lyons Way Trading Estate. There is a large car park which fronts onto the small clubhouse/dressing rooms, with its unusual pitched roof, and steps leading up to the pitch on the right.

In recent years the ground has been considerably upgraded, particularly during the summer of 2004 in preparation for County League Division One football, and the photographs show subtle changes to the ground. There is now fixed seating, hard standing on three sides, and most importantly floodlights. The latter were finally erected near the end of the 2003/04 following a protracted battle to gain planning permission.

The only cover is to the immediate left as one climbs up the steps from the car park. During the 2004 close season around 50 seats, previously at Lancing College, were added to supplement the wooden benches that previously sufficed, bringing the seated capacity to 120.

Prior to the 2007/08 season the dugouts on the far side of the pitch were extended and repainted. There is hard standing behind, giving a slightly elevated view. Behind this is a huge grass bank which previously sported a large sign stating the club name. Horses are usually found grazing in the fields behind, and lend the club it's unusual nickname. Two further grass banks which are still maturing, have been constructed at either end of the pitch and effectively enclose the ground. At the near end there are in fact two banks, in order to allow for ambulance access to the pitch.

With downland partially surrounding the ground, it has a surprisingly rural feel to it, despite its proximity to a busy trading estate.

Directions
From the east, travel along the A27 towards Worthing. Turn right at the first set of traffic lights at the end of the Sompting bypass (at Superstores) into Lyons Way. From the west go past the Hill Barn roundabout to the second set of traffic lights, and turn left into Lyons Way. You should be able to see the floodlights at the far end, to the left.

Nearest railway station: Worthing (30 mins).

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