REIGAtE pRIORy FOOtBALL CLUB, FOUndEd In
1870
Reigate Priory’s history can be traced right back to 1870, not long after the FA was actually formed in 1863.
In 1871, the club was one of only 15 teams that contested for a £20 silver trophy, the first ever FA Challenge Cup competition.
Reigate priory were also present when the surrey FA (founded in 1887) decided
to become affiliated to the FA on the 16th march 1882. the club was one of the original 10 teams present at the meeting that took place in Guildford.
At the same time a County senior Cup competition was introduced. The first winners of the surrey senior Cup were Reigate priory who were victorious six times before the end of the century.
priory also made an excursion into European Football in 1910 where they won the International Cup du nord beating Cercle Athletique paris 3-0 in the Final.
the club currently plays in the Gray Hooper Holt LLp mid sussex Football League, with four senior sides playing across the divisions. the Reigate priory Veterans (over 35’s) continues to be an integral part
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of the club, enabling ex players, coaches, managers and club officials to meet up regularly and play other established Vets sides.
Reigate priory continue to expand its youth section with over forty youth teams from as young as nine to as old as eighteen. the junior teams have fed the men’s teams with many of our exciting young players.
[As of 2022 the club is fully Accredited by the fA.]
Reigate Priory continues to develop with an increasing number of teams for the new season enabling the club to provide an extended football experience catering for a variety of levels.
eAch yeAr we welcome new members to reigAte Priory, so if you Are interested in joining An estAblished, friendly And sociAble club then PleAse don’t hesitAte to contAct us.
info@rpfc.co.uk
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OUR 1st tEAm
The pinnacle of the club encompasses the ethos and direction the whole club is moving towards. A club at the heart of the community which prides itself on being able to provide a social release from the stresses of every-day life, the volunteers of the club also aim to mentor and provide social, emotional and mental support to our young men whilst achieving success on and off the pitch.
Our 1st team in recent years have seen that success on the pitch having moved across to the mid-sussex Championship in 2020. Our 1st season we established ourselves as a competitive force before winning the league title convincingly in 2021/2022. Another year of consolidation followed in our 1st season in the mid-sussex premier division in 2022/23 before achieving promotion with the most amount of goals scored and the
2nd best defensive record in 2023/2024 to the southern Combination Football League division 1. this is the highest level our club has ever played at (step 6) and in a league which is largely semi-professional with players being paid to play, our club remains true to its ethos and puts the whole of the club before any one team. therefore our 1st team players are still expected to contribute financially to the overall club to help with
the running costs, unless they can find sponsorship to cover those costs.
there has been a strong core of the team throughout our recent successful period and even when players have moved on, they’ve remained within the club which is the highest compliment a player can pay us. Championship winning captain scott Johnson led the team through this period
and has since captained our reserves to a league title and cup final. Josh Wille and Callum Johnson remain in the side having first played for us in Surrey South Eastern Combination Intermediate division 3 and others have joined to enjoy our success in recent years including max and Alex Bicknell, nick walsh and now Captain and Head Coach Joe Elbishlawi. we aim to continue strengthening our squad through having a
genuinely brilliant atmosphere at the club, but also to continue progressing individuals and supporting them with opportunity that may be outside of the club. youngster sam Luard is an example of a player who came through our youth system, into the first team to win the Championship, helping us achieve promotion to step 6 and now we’ve supported him on his journey to a team at step 5. the ambition dale (manager) and Arun
(assistant manager) have for the team, is to get into the preliminary round of the FA Cup for the first time since its inception in 1871. we have entered the FA Vase for the first time since the 1970’s which is a huge step in the direction towards achieving this goal and will keep pushing towards the top of our new division over the coming years in order to increase our chances of invitation to the FA Cup.
REsERVE tEAm
Over the past two years, our reserve team has achieved remarkable success, with two promotions and a triumphant victory in the division 1 mid sussex League last season. Additionally, we reached the final of the Cup, showcasing our determination and skill.
Our squad is a vibrant blend of experienced players and promising youngsters,
creating a dynamic environment where talent and wisdom flourish together. We firmly believe that many of these players will become the future of our club.
this seAson, our Ambition is cleAr:
we aim to secure yet another promotion whilst supporting our first team to the
best of our abilities. We are committed to playing football in a way that emphasises enjoyment and passion for the game and co-managers Ricky & Ben are outstanding at getting the buy-in from their lads and everyone pulling in the same direction.
Walfinch
A tEAm
We had a truly memorable season. Unbeaten in the first 7 games, then the finishing straight of the last 7 games winning all of them, which lead them to glory over second place by just 1 point.
reAching x2 quArter
finAls And x1 semi-finAl Along the wAy.
A season that will stay in club members memories for years to come and manager tristan is looking forward to the new challenge that lies ahead having achieved a double-promotion.
B tEAm
Our B Team had a season of transition in 23/24 having successfully nurtured some brilliant young talent in 22/23 who leapfrogged our A Team to strengthen what became a very successful reserve team this season.
we have had some fantastic support from our C team and recruited some new players, but given the blend of new players and a change of management mid-season, the lads were able to remain competitive and have real ambition moving into the 24/25 campaign.
the mAnAger of the teAm lee is looking forwArd to further building on whAt they stArted lAst seAson.
C tEAm
We surpassed our initial expectations in 2023/24 despite initially struggling to find their place in a competitive division 6 league.
the team went from strength to strength being the only team to defeat the league leaders, ultimately finishing comfortably in mid-table. As we move forward into the mid sussex division 5 north following a league restructure we look to push on from the solid foundations established last year and attempt a push for promotion and ultimately the title with many of the team we established last season.
rich, will And kierAn Are looking forwArd to A chAllenge And to seeing whAt the teAm cAn Produce AgAinst some tough oPPosition.
Our Veterans Team (over 35’s) continues to provide club officers, officials, managers, coaches and ex-players the opportunity to play competitive football.
the team have recently joined a league made up of a number of established local teams. the Veterans play 12 games a season and the team continues to perform well, enabling members to extend their playing careers.
members to reigAte Priory, so if you Are interested in joining An estAblished, friendly And sociAble club then PleAse don’t hesitAte to contAct us.
info@rpfc.co.uk
reigateprioryfc.co.uk
for more detAils PleAse visit our dedicAted youth website
chAirmAn Ray Connolly
President Jes Chandler
treAsurer Chris parsons
vice chAirmAn marc Connolly
vice President nigel Lomas
Adult secretAry Ben smythe
heAd of sociAl
committee mark Halsey
heAd of sociAl mediA Jack Caffyn
youth chAirmAn Richard stephen
youth secretAry Richard stephen
child welfAre officer Open
first teAm Joe Elbishlawi
reserve teAm scott Johnson
A teAm michael walker
b teAm tBC
c teAm stu Jones
vets teAm Josh dear to contAct our teAm, PleAse visit
reigateprioryfc.co.uk /about/club-officials
Reigate Priory are a non profit football club run by a group of dedicated volunteers. From the management group, to the committee, the social media team, and players, everyone involved helps and plays for the club to help us grow and provide football for the local community.
we are always looking for partners to connect with, from kits, to players, to pitch side advertising there are multiple ways for you and your company to help us. Everything received goes straight back into the club to help us with the cost of facilities, equipment and running costs.
if you Are interested in joining our grouP of PArtners PleAse comPlete this form And we will be in touch.
info@rpfc.co.uk
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PlAyer sPonsor (1st teAm)
■ sponsorship announcement post on social media
■ Business promoted alongside player on our website
■ Business promoted on any social media post relating to the player (i.e. goal, assist, man of the match)
■ the opportunity to play alongside your sponsored player at our end of season sponsors event
■ season ticket available at reduced concession price
£200
kit sPonsorshiP AvAilAble 2025/26
Home/away on 1st team
Back of shirt
sleeve
£600
£250
Home/away any team, other than 1st team
Back of shirt
sleeve
website sPonsor
£400
£200
£300
■ For all home games
■ Featured on the footer of every page, linked through to a detailed page about the sponsor hosPitAlity sPonsor
■ pop up banner to be on display in the clubhouse for post-game hospitality, with the refreshments advertised as ‘hospitality kindly provided by [business name]
£700
clubhouse sPonsor
■ Advertising board placed at the front of clubhouse)
wArm uP toPs (per team)
£400
£400
spOnsORsHIp
sociAl events
£150
■ per event (Events run at least once per month, sponsor will be featured on promotion material and mentioned during the event)
coAches equiPment
■ max 3 coaches
£400
■ sponsor logo on each per team (tracksuit, polo, training top, shorts)
Pitchside Advertising boArd
at Horley (1st team)
at Reigate, Park Lane
£400
£350 (Reserves & C team, a board either side of a goal during the match)
at Reigate, Reigate School
£350 (A and B team, a board either side of a goal during the match)
Sponsors will be invited to the end of season sponsors event and have the opportunity to play alongside our first team players in an in-house friendly fixture, followed by hospitality.
volunteers required
■ Bar tenders for band night (ever 1st Friday of the month)
■ social media (support with developing programmes and posting social media content)
■ Gate attendant for 1st team fixtures
■ Hospitality supervisor for 1st team games
■ Car parking attendant for 1st team games
■ 1st aider for 1st team games (to assist spectators when required)
■ Referee assistant for reserve team games
if you Are interested to become A volunteer then PleAse don’t hesitAte to contAct us.
Our historical clubhouse which has survived 2 world wars is now the oldest in the world to still be used by the original club. It boasts plenty of character and history but above all provides versatility and can be/has been used for a range of functions including wine tAsting nights, quiz nights, music events, childcAre, gAming events, Pool And dArts tournAments, AwArds / PresentAtions, birthdAy PArties And sociAl gAtherings.
if you Are interested to hire the clubhouse don’t hesitAte to contAct us.
info@rpfc.co.uk
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Facilities available include a functioning and stocked bar with a range of soft and alcoholic drinks and snacks, a newly refurbished ladies toilet, gents toilet, 3 changing rooms with showers, a storage cupboard, a kitchenette with a microwave and hot water, 2 large tV’s and a sound system with microphone.
there’s Also A lovely PAtio AreA with stunning views of the surrey hills.
eAch yeAr we welcome new members to reigAte Priory, so if y
ou Are interested in joining if you Are interested to hire the clubhouse don’t hesitAte to contAct us.
info@rpfc.co.uk
reigateprioryfc.co.uk
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