A grey looking Saturday saw me venture down the windy lanes to Gay Dawn Farm, home of Corinthian FC. This friendly pitched the home side, newly relegated to the Southern Counties East Football League (SCEFL) Premier Division, against Cray Valley Paper Mills FC who play in the Isthmian League South East Division, where they finished…

Having finished work for my summer break today, I was glad to join a friend on a trip to Scraley Road Stadium in Heybridge, Essex to watch a pre-season friendly fixture. The Scraley Road Stadium holds 3000 with seating for 550 and cover for 1200 fans. There are two decent sized covered grandstands. The club…

The weather this morning was still unsure of what it wanted to do with rain in bursts combining with bright sun. I came to see an 11.00 am kick off at Glebe FC, to find the fixture had been moved to the University ground at the rear of the Glebe clubhouse. It was nice being…

A first visit to Horsham’s Camping World Stadium kicked off my weekend. Horsham, known as the Hornets, play in the Isthmian Premier League, where last season they finished just outside the play off places in seventh place. The Camping World Stadium is well equipped with a huge clubhouse, a large grandstand and four covered standing…

What better place to welcome in the first official game of the 2023-24 season than at the ever welcoming and truly inspiring home of Punjab United, one of Kent’s friendliest clubs? The fixture was hailed as the Steve Cook Trophy, in memory of the club’s former groundsman, and saw Ebbsfleet United, winners of the National…

Somewhat later than promised… I move to the final part of my end of season awards. These awards recognise teams and players who have stood out for me in the 121 matches I have seen in the 2022-23 non league season. In third place in my player of the season award I would like to…

The season came to an end for me after 121 games attended, having seen 387 goals and having visited 59 new grounds. It’s been a fantastic season, which started with visits to games in the Women’s Euros, took me to Belgium, to see my first overseas game in 24 years and gave me my first…

The weather was warm and the sun out in full early summer glory on this Saturday at the end of May, for the final of the DFDS Kent Junior Cup A, between Orpington FC and Littlebourne Saturday FC, played at Maidstone United’s Gallagher Stadium. Orpington FC play in the Kent County League Division 2 West,…

This Kent County Premier League tie had all the appearances of a cup final with the league title at stake for the winning side. Borden Village, had home advantage and came into the final league game of the season, a point clear of Minster, meaning a draw or victory would guarantee the title. Minster FC…

The warm sunshine brought me a short drive from Selhurst Park, where I had just watched Palace beat West Ham 4-3, to the Mayfield Stadium. The Mayfield is the home of AFC Croydon, from whom today’s home side, Balham FC, groundshare, The Mayfield Stadium is accessed from a lane which takes you from Croydon to…