For the second Friday running, I went to an Isthmian League North game involving Maldon & Tiptree FC. This time they were at home, playing Hashtag United who sitting in eighth place, were four points above Maldon & Tiptree, although having played three games more. The Park Drive ground holds capacity for 2800 fans, with…
East Grinstead Town FC v Faversham Town FC – Saturday 15th January 2022 – The OHOB Community Stadium
The drive over to East Grinstead was delayed because of a crash on the M25 but the ground was simple to find once I reached the A22. I was able to park on a road opposite the driveway to the stadium which took me on foot, past the rifle range and into the club’s car…
Barking FC v Maldon & Tiptree FC – Friday 14th January 2022 – Mayesbrook Park
This Isthmian League North fixture on a cold Friday evening was a good opportunity to meet a good friend and enjoy football in a league I haven’t watched since a match at Aveley’s ground back in October. On that occasion Maldon & Tiptree, then on the verge of the play off places, narrowly lost to…
Sporting Club Thamesmead v Snodland Town – Saturday 8th January 2022 – Bayliss Avenue
This game was scheduled for an earlier 2.00 pm kick off, on a very wet and chilly January weekend. The match was played between two teams battling in the Southern Counties East Football League Division 1, at Step 6 of the football pyramid. Over a year ago, in October 2020, I had been fortunate enough…
Maidstone United v Tonbridge Angels – January 2nd 2022 – The Gallagher Stadium
For my first game of 2022, I decided to revisit Maidstone United’s Gallagher Stadium for the Vanorama National League South fixture between the home team and their local rivals, Tonbridge Angels. The Gallagher Stadium is a modern ground, opened as recently as 2012, with a large main stand, offering 750 seats and a newly added…
Sutton Athletic FC v FC Elmstead – Monday 27th December 2021 – London Hire Ground
This was a Southern Counties East Football League Division 1 clash, between two Sides who both see the London Hire Stadium at Hextable as their home ground. The game was played on a mild post-Christmas Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. Sutton Athletic, managed this season by Daniel Kelly, have performed way above expectations and sit currently…
Lydd Town FC v Meridian VP – Saturday 18th December 2021 – The Lindsey Field
For my first visit to the Lindsey Field I met a friend who lives locally, to join me for this Southern Counties East Football League Division 1 fixture. It was apt to visit Lydd Town for this pre Christmas fixture as they have the most festive kit (red shorts and green shirts) of any team!…
Chessington & Hook United v Glebe FC – Tuesday 14th December 2021 – Chalky Lane Ground
I went on a Tuesday night in the run up to Christmas, to see this Southern Counties East Football League Cup, second round match, pitching the bottom club in League One, Chessington & Hook United, with one of the high fliers in the Premier Division, Glebe FC. Chessington were moved into the SCEFL league at…
Ebbsfleet United v Concord Rangers FC – Saturday 11th December 2021 – Kuflink Stadium
Today was a first ever visit to the Kuflink Stadium to see the home ground of the National League South’s Ebbsfleet United, as they played Concord Rangers FC. Ebbsfleet’s home ground is sited on Stonebridge Road in Northfleet, Kent and has a capacity of 4769 with 2179 seated. The ground was enhanced as recently as…
Sheppey United FC v Glebe FC – Saturday 4th December 2021 – The Total Power Stadium, Holm Park.
Today’s choice was a no brainer, for any non league football fan in Kent! The 1st v 2nd clash from the top of the Southern Counties East Football League, Premier Division looked likely to be a high energy, goal rich, end to end battle. Chatham Town close behind Sheppey and Glebe, in third place, but…
