Eastbourne Speedway is one of a number of businesses in the west of Hailsham being affected by weak or non-existent internet connections to credit/debit card readers.

The problems with 4G and 3G networks means that supporters coming to Saturday’s match at Arlington Stadium should bring a cash payment option with them.

Ian Jordan, Director of the Fineprint Eagles, said: “There is a major fault affecting a local transmitter (various mobile telephone networks) that we have no control over and cannot guarantee will be rectified by Saturday.

“We will not be able to admit anyone without a cash payment option IF the technical issues affecting the local transmitter continue.”

Mr Jordan said the company running stock car meetings at the stadium had encountered similar problems.

“Spedeworth use a completely different operating system to ours and indicates the severity of the connection issues problems,” he said.

“We are aware that numerous local properties and businesses have been similarly affected in recent weeks.”

The fault has been reported with the responsible companies being pressed to complete repairs as soon as possible.

Eastbourne face Sheffield in a Championship league fixture on Saturday (7.30pm start).

Admission is £16 Adults; £14 Concessions and £2 Children Under 14.