Westbury United’s Meadow Lane ground played host to an unexpected guest during their FA Cup Qualifying Round win over AFC Totton, as a social media personality who travels the world reviewing sports grounds stopped by to experience the club’s hospitality.
Kyle Mattison, who runs ‘The Padded Seat’ account, has over 1million followers across all social media platforms. He has previously reviewed iconic sports grounds such as Old Trafford and Anfield as well as venues further afield like the Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins.
His review of Westbury United’s facilities has already amassed over 137,000 views on TikTok, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback.
During his visit, Kyle explored the changing rooms, sampled the refreshments on offer, including Wiltshire ham sandwiches in the clubhouse, and settled into the main stand to watch Westbury United claim a memorable victory over AFC Totton.
“Everybody at Westbury United made us feel very welcome,” Kyle said. “We were really impressed by the facilities, which have been largely built and maintained by volunteers, some of whom we had the pleasure of meeting. And the team pulled off a memorable FA Cup win – a brilliant experience all around!”
Westbury United chairman Phil Hampson was equally thrilled with the visit. “He was a real gent. It’s quite crazy to think he was at Real Madrid not long ago, and now he’s watched us beat Totton in the FA Cup!”
Pictured right: Kyle with his Man of the Match, Ryan Bole.
