Horsham are back to square one in their search for a home next season after their plans to groundshare with Crawley fell through.

The Ryman League premier division play-off hopefuls have to quit Queen Street after 104 years following the final home fixture against Billericay on April 19.

But a proposed temporary groundshare with the Reds at Broadfield Stadium from next season has collapsed.

Horsham have claimed the Ryman League turned down their application because of potential fixture clashes with Blue Square premier club Crawley, who did not want matches on consecutive days.

The Hornets' alternative plan to stay at Queen Street for a further year was scuppered by the new owners of the site, Persimmon Homes.

Hornets are now in negotiations to secure a temporary base before a permanent stadium at Holbrook is built once planning permission is granted.

Horsham chairman Frank King said: "It is a big disappointment to not be going to Broadfield. We had tried hard to push it through and we are all upset and frustrated.

"I can see the Ryman League's point of view. They can't mess the other teams in the league around.

"Crawley now seem to run Broadfield Stadium instead of the local council. It's their decision but personally - and I might be wrong - I get the feeling Crawley just don't want us there.

"We thought when the move to Crawley was off that we would be able to stay on at Queen Street for a further 12 months. We were more or less told we would be all right but Persimmon Homes had a board meeting and turned us down.

"I feel we've been let down by Crawley Council, Crawley Town and Persimmon Homes.

"We are aware of the timescale and are in negotiation to share a ground next season. I cannot say which one."

A Crawley Council spokesperson said: "The council is disappointed that the groundshare between Crawley Town and Horsham will no longer be happening. Officers have spent a lot of time and effort trying to get the arrangements sorted for the benefit of both football clubs and the council."

Crawley Town and Persimmon Homes were unavailable for comment.