A football club held a "Met Gala-style" ball to herald the start of the season.

Lewes Football Club's women's team celebrated their first game in style on Sunday at the Dripping Pan home stadium.

A purple carpet was laid for fans dressed to the nines, who sashayed down the strip posing with a giant loo-roll in a nod to the club's new sponsor, Who Gives A Crap, an eco-friendly toilet paper brand. 

VIP guests were also in attendance, such as Olympian Karen Pickering MBE , Guy Pratt, a bassist who has played with the likes of Pink Floyd and Madonna, and performers from the Glyndebourne opera house. 

Lady Georgia Byng, author, and musician Guy PrattLady Georgia Byng, author, and musician Guy Pratt (Image: James McCauley/PinPep)

Guests were treated to cocktails and food as well as a DJ set from Lewes local Char Collins at half time.

Lewes FC’s commercial manager Stef McLoughlin said: “ The culture in women’s football is fun and joyful.

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"We are always looking into new ways of bringing new fans into the game and this was the perfect opportunity to do so.

Karen Pickering MBE and her daughtersKaren Pickering MBE and her daughters (Image: James McCauley/PinPep)

"This celebration in partnership with Who Gives A Crap was all about elevating the fan experience for our wonderful community while also giving the best support possible to our amazing players."

This season, 50 per cent of the net profits from the new away shirt sales will be donated to help create equal access to clean water for those in need.