Andrew Hazelden
@AndrewHazelden1
Amateur sports photography. Loves a wander with a camera. If you want pictures quickly, ask someone else. They are done when they are done and not before.
Pulled out of 2 games this week so I can get other match photos sorted, also got some (unpaid) time off work to edit photos. Had another final last night, I also have a personnel life. Strange as that may seem. Yet I still get messages wanting photos now. GIVE ME A FUCKING CHANCE
And here we go again. First match of 2025-26, with last seasons most seen side Polegate Town taking on neighbours Sovereign Saints for the Dave Smith Shield. My photos from the game, won by The Gate 3-2, can be found here; flickr.com/photos/1233207… 🧡🖤

Polegate Town F.C. Dave Smith Charity match. 2025 Winners. 🏆 Up The Gate! 🧡🖤

Can anyone help?
⚽️ Friendly wanted! Due to a last minute drop out, our first team are now looking for a fixture tomorrow afternoon. Please drop us a DM if you are able to host us! @fffinderuk @FRIENDLYGAMEUK
Week 3 of pre-season training tonight. 7:30pm at Polegate WMRG. New players welcome.
As mentioned the other day, me and the camera headed to Worthing on Sunday for the Fishersgate Flyers friendly against Rustington. My photos from the game, which ended 5-5, can be found here; flickr.com/photos/1233207… End of the season, have a great summer 🥳

Last game of the 2024-25 season today. A trip to the Woodside Road home of Worthing FC for the Fishergate Flyers match against Rustington. Saved the best until last, as match 96 of the season brought up an entertaining 5-5 draw. Some friends played for the Flyers, thats my excuse

A last Sussex Sunday league game of the season for me and the camera last weekend. A trip over to Happy Valley for a match between Telscombe Raiders and B Town. The visitors winning 2-1. My photos from a very warm afternoon, can be found here; flickr.com/photos/1233207…

My photos of the post match celebrations of Polegate Towns promotion winning side after finishing runners up in the Mid Sussex Championship, can be found here; flickr.com/photos/1233207… I'm reliably informed that the bottles contain only fizzy water....... The Gate Are Going Up🧡🖤

The match photos from my visit to Berwick for the Mid Sussex promotion match between Polegate Town and Reigate Priory can be found here; flickr.com/photos/1233207… Post match ones will be up later...... ⬆️🧡🖤⬆️

Polegate Town heading for Step seven!!!! Mid Sussex Championship runners up after beating Reigate Priory this afternoon🥳🥳 Up The Gate!!! 🧡🖤

Had a days rest. Didn’t like it. Time to plan pre season. If you want a friendly with @seafordtownfc get in touch. Available dates are July 12th July 15th July 22nd Ideally away but can host. Sides from step 7, 6 and 4 preferred. ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Nice pictures, glad to see you acknowledged the work of the photographer 👏👏 Oh, you didn't 😩
Rollercoaster of a season Hard one to take but fell short on the night but a Massive thank you to @HHTFC for making my second half of the season a great one, and to those incredible set of fans🫶🏼🫡
Sunday saw me and the camera head up to Crawley for the Stringers away match with Oakwood. My photos from the game, won by the homesters, can be found here; flickr.com/photos/1233207… One more to go..... 💛💚

Last night me and the camera went down to the Oval for the Sussex County League play off semi-final for Eastbourne United against Haywards Heath Town. My photos from the game, won by United in stoppage time, can be found here; flickr.com/photos/1233207… Best of luck in the Final🤞

You have got to love a stoppage time winner!!!! Goal scorer Arthur Grout in there some where⚽️⚽️⚽️ Congrats to Eastbourne United who now head to Crowborough on Sunday for a place in the Isthmian league next season.




Saturday saw me and the camera head west to Falmer for the days big game. No not that one, my game was the battle of the top 2, Preston Manor Royals and BN Dons My photos from the game, won by the leaders BN Dons 2-0, can be found here; flickr.com/photos/1233207…

I really really really hate editing photos. Really wish I didn't take so many. But at least Saturdays are finished........... Only the 30 games backlog this season to go😭😭
We have our winner!! @BnDons1 verses @PMRoyalsFC Now all I have to do is find it, google maps show the postcode BN1 9PL being a few fields north of the University of Sussex🤔 no sign of a pitch...
Had a few replies this time, thank you. You know what is coming next.... @BnDons1 V @PMRoyalsFC Hawkhurst V @Ninfield_FC @ShorehamFC V @eastbourneuafc @WestfieldFC9 V @hollingtonlions Usual deal, paid entry = no photos. If other camera there please say and I will go elsewhere
Just under an hour to decide where me and the camera are going today. Get your vote in! 😀📷⚽️🏆
Had a few replies this time, thank you. You know what is coming next.... @BnDons1 V @PMRoyalsFC Hawkhurst V @Ninfield_FC @ShorehamFC V @eastbourneuafc @WestfieldFC9 V @hollingtonlions Usual deal, paid entry = no photos. If other camera there please say and I will go elsewhere