Petersfield Town Football Club are an English football club based in Petersfield, Hampshire, England. The club is affiliated to the Hampshire Football Association, and is an England Football Accredited Club. They are currently members of the Wessex League Premier Division, playing home fixtures at The Southdowns Builders Stadium.

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History

The club was founded by Peter De-Sisto in 1993 after the demise of Petersfield United (founded 1889). The previous club folded after being denied permission to switch from the Isthmian League to the Wessex League and had serious debts. The newly formed club took their place in Division One (now Premier Division) of the Wessex League, under the management of former England player Gary Stevens. The club only lasted one season in Division One and were relegated again to Division Two, where they stayed for a further season finishing as runners-up, however when the league was re-organised they were effectively promoted twice, as they now found themselves in the newly formed Premier Division.

The club stayed in the Premier Division of the Hampshire League until the start of the 2004/05 season, when the Wessex League expanded and the club joined the newly formed Division Two.

The club remained in this Division - which was now called Division One, until the 2013/14 season when Petersfield Town became Wessex League Division One Champions.

Under the stewardship of Ian Saunders, the club won the Wessex League Premier Division in 2014/15, becoming the first club to win back to back championships in the Wessex League and thus earned promotion to the Southern Football League.

Numerous 'Team of the Month' awards were claimed during the campaign, with midfielder Ed Dryden catching the eye, earning a move to Stoke City.

Season 2015/16 was another year of firsts for Petersfield – it was the first time they had played in the Southern League and they went on to finish in 13th place in Division One Central.

They played in the FA Trophy

They brought instant success to the club with promotion back to the Wessex Premier Division via the Division One play-offs defeating New Milton Town, while also reaching the Wessex League Cup final.

Their tenure was unfortunately short-lived with the trio departing for Privett Park in the summer of 2023, however it gave opportunity for captain, Connor Hoare to step into the Manager's role for 2023/24, assisted by Callum Glen.

Their appointment coincided with a new era at Love Lane, following a summer merger with the successful Petersfield Town Juniors.

Together, they formed a single unified club aimed at improving the long-term development of football in Petersfield. This included the creation of player pathways across all age groups, the establishment of a women’s team, and an increase in volunteer involvement to support the club’s off-field operations.

The Juniors royal blue and yellow were adopted as the club's new home kit colours, with the traditional red and black remaining as the change strip.

2024/25 saw the club moved laterally by the FA into the Southern Combination Football League Premier Division and new adventures in facing Sussex-based opposition. It was also a prosperous season, as The Rams finished in fifth spot to make the play-offs, beaten by Crowborough Athletic who would go on to gain promotion.

However, it was to be a short hiatus across the county border, as the club were re-allocated back to the Wessex League for the start of 2025/26, this time with Connor Hoare taking sole managerial responsibility following Callum Glen's move to Moneyfields.

Hoare departed midway through the 2025/26 campaign having taken the side to the summit of the Wessex League Premier Division table, taking charge at Midhurst & Easebourne United. Director of Football, Kris Stephens assumed interim control - delivering the Portsmouth Senior Cup with the majority of an U23's side against strong AFC Portchester opposition, on a momentous occasion for the club.

Former Ram, Zak Sharp, was named new permanent boss in May 2026, following a successful period as Gosport Under 18's manager.

Ground

The club play their home games at The Smartspaces®️ Stadium, Love Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4BW.

The stadium has hosted Petersfield Town and previously Petersfield United since 1948. Prior to this the club played at Princes Road on land subsequently owned by Hampshire Cattle Breeders. (Barnet, Southampton, Fulham, Birmingham City, Millwall and Northern Ireland International)

  • Gary Stevens Manager 1993 (Brighton, Tottenham, Portsmouth and England International)
  • Guy Madjo (Bristol City, Crawley Town, Shewsbury Town, Aldershot Town)

Honours

League honours

  • Wessex League Premier Division
  • Runners-up (3): 2014, 2015, 2023
  • Portsmouth Senior Cup
  • Winners (2): 1978, 2026
  • Runners-up (3): 1977, 2015, 2017
  • Aldershot Senior Cup
  • Winners (2): 1979, 1983
  • Runners-up (1): 1980
  • Hampshire Youth Cup
  • Winners: 1994

Records

  • FA Cup: