Rusthall
RUSTHALL FC
| CLUB NAME | Rusthall |
| CHAIRMAN | Dean Jacquin |
| CLUB SECRETARY | Dean Jacquin
deanjacquin@icloud.com |
| FIXTURES SECRETARY | Sarah Turnbull
sarah3139@hotmail.co.uk |
| PROGRAMME EDITOR | Simon Howe
simonhowe84@hotmail.com |
| FIRST TEAM MANAGER | Jimmy Anderson |
| MIDWEEK FIXTURES | Tuesday |
| u23s MANAGER | Stuart Hodges |
| u23s FIXTURES | Tuesday |
| CLUB WEBSITE | www.rusthallfc.com |
| HOME KIT | Green and White |
| GOALKEEPER HOME | Multicoloured and Black |
| AWAY KIT | Gold and Black |
| GOALKEEPER AWAY | Grey and Black |
| PITCH DIMENSIONS | 66m x 100m |
Ground Name and Directions
Jockey Farm Stadium, Nellington Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8SH
Continue through Rusthall High St until you come to a sharp bend. Proceed straight into Nellington Lane. Follow the lane for another 500yds and the Ground will be signposted on your right.
Rusthall – A Brief History
Founded in 1899, Rusthall FC began life in the newly formed Tunbridge Wells League and quickly established itself as one of the area’s leading clubs. Early success included a league title in 1905, five championships between 1923 and 1930, and Kent Junior Cup victories in 1924 and 1935.
The post-war years proved more challenging and, by the 1970s, the club came close to folding. Thanks largely to the dedication of secretary Peter Smith, Rusthall survived and began rebuilding. A revival gathered pace during the 1980s as the club climbed through the Kent County League, earning successive promotions after winning Division Two in 1983/84 and Division One in 1984/85.
During this period, Rusthall established its permanent home at Jockey Farm, transforming a former field into one of the county’s most respected non-league grounds through the efforts of volunteers. Continued investment has seen the ground develop with improved facilities, including the Derek Seal Suite, named in honour of the former chairman whose commitment helped shape the club’s future.
Promotion to the Southern Counties East Football League Premier Division was secured in 2017 after finishing runners-up in the First Division. Although relegation followed, the club returned to Step 5 through the National League System restructuring after the Covid-interrupted seasons and has since established itself as a consistent Premier Division side.
Under Jimmy Anderson, Rusthall has continued to make significant progress. After narrowly missing the play-offs in 2024/25, the Rustics enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 campaign, lifting the SCEFL Challenge Cup with a 4-0 victory over Bearsted before finishing third in the Premier Division. Their promotion bid ended in dramatic fashion with defeat to Punjab United on penalties in the play-off final.
With over 125 years of history behind them and a strong foundation on and off the pitch, Rusthall continues to look forward with confidence as one of the Southern Counties East Football League’s most established clubs.