[Football] The Non-League Football Thread- 2023/24 Edition

[jackalbion]

and yes just had a look and you're right. They've just not compiled them in one page yet....I get that they do have limitations of course. Doesn't look like there's any games today (imagine a lot would have been postponed due to waterlogged pitches anyway)

Just like that they've appear. Who at SCFL HQ is reading this thread?

Fixtures | Southern Combination Football League

Fixtures for the Southern Combination Football League

fulltime.thefa.com

 

[stewart12]

Just like that they've appear. Who at SCFL HQ is reading this thread?

Fixtures | Southern Combination Football League

Fixtures for the Southern Combination Football League

fulltime.thefa.com

magic!

such a high % of the grounds that I need to go to are SCFL so I really need to get stuck into them as a matter of URGENCY

 

[carlzeiss]

magic!

such a high % of the grounds that I need to go to are SCFL so I really need to get stuck into them as a matter of URGENCY

Still only getting fixtures for 2023 here

http://www.scfl.org.uk/fixturegrid.php

 

[BN9 BHA]

Still only getting fixtures for 2023 here

http://www.scfl.org.uk/fixturegrid.php

Fixtures are on FA Fulltime site

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

magic!

such a high % of the grounds that I need to go to are SCFL so I really need to get stuck into them as a matter of URGENCY

Starting at Gorings Mead this Saturday? for Horsham YMCA v. Eastbourne United perhaps? Hopefully there won't be too many more games played on out grass pitch!

 

[Sirnormangall]

Yep, I've played there, completely exposed as you say. I'm secretly hoping they go down this season....(no offence Rottingdean fans)- currently bottom of SCFL division 2

Don’t think they’ll be relegated as one of the teams in Div 2 has already dropped out.

 

[carlzeiss]

Fixtures are on FA Fulltime site

All I get with the lap top I'm using on that site is the page bouncing around

 

[patchamalbion]

Ended up on my highest ever total of 87 matches last year (not all non-league). Won’t happen again (until retirement perhaps) but aiming to complete a few leagues in 2024

Highlights for those who care and want to visit/have visited

Matlock
Ilkeston
Falmouth
Stafford
Hitchin
Aachen
Carpi
Sassoulo
Also did some very rogue Belgian grounds which really are throwbacks

 

[Krafty]

Starting at Gorings Mead this Saturday? for Horsham YMCA v. Eastbourne United perhaps? Hopefully there won't be too many more games played on out grass pitch!

When will the new pitch be installed?

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Ended up on my highest ever total of 87 matches last year (not all non-league). Won’t happen again (until retirement perhaps) but aiming to complete a few leagues in 2024

Highlights for those who care and want to visit/have visited

Matlock
Ilkeston
Falmouth
Stafford
Hitchin
Aachen
Carpi
Sassoulo
Also did some very rogue Belgian grounds which really are throwbacks

Sassuolo? The guvnor would be very proud of you.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

When will the new pitch be installed?

We are hoping that work on it will commence this summer, but as it will take approx ten to twelve weeks to install, l can see us groundsharing somewhere for at least the start of next season,

And that's providing everything goes to plan.

 

[ken tiler]

1318 at Horsham as the mighty Hawks finally return to winning ways.

Saw the Hawks lose to Billericay 1-0 at East Brighton Park. Fairly dour game. Hawks fairly clueless. Had an interesting chat to their ex manager Steven King - perhaps he’s considering a return?

 

[stewart12]

We are hoping that work on it will commence this summer, but as it will take approx ten to twelve weeks to install, l can see us groundsharing somewhere for at least the start of next season,

And that's providing everything goes to plan.

sounds good, I wonder what the groundsharing options would be, I believe Horsham already have someone (Copthorne?). Perhaps a stint at the picturesque Roffey may work?

 

[stewart12]

Starting at Gorings Mead this Saturday? for Horsham YMCA v. Eastbourne United perhaps? Hopefully there won't be too many more games played on out grass pitch!

I do have a trip to Gorings Mead in my calendar for fairly soon, but not this saturday, watch this space!

 

[stewart12]

I'll post more tomorrow with some piccies but I went to the MKM Arena (aka Nyewood Lane) yesterday for Bognor's 2-1 win against Chatham Town

it's a great ground, will post a more detailed review tomorrow

Next up is Wick vs Arundel (weather permitting) on tuesday

 

[stewart12]

Ok, so here is ground number 2 of 2024- the MKM Arena (Nyewood Lane) home of Bognor Regis Town.

This was for the visit of promotion chasing Chatham Town (who brought with them a sizable away following) for an Isthmian League Premier Division clash.

Bognor isn't far from me so myself and my father-in-law left mine at about 2:00 and managed to park very close to the ground (there is a car park but it was full).

Admission was £13 for an adult.

I really, really like this ground. First thing that struck me is that it's green and white (Bognor's colours) EVERYWHERE. A really nice touch. It's another 4 sided ground, with 3 sides of covered terracing and then a smart seated covered stand along one side with PROPER dugouts. It also features a screen which I imagine is a rarity in Sussex non league grounds.

The clubhouse isn't as big as Eastbourne Borough's but it's still pretty plush. There's plenty of room, 4 screens showing football and an abundance of beer choices behind the bar, which is lit with a green hue- another nice touch. They had laid out a selection of cakes and pastries in the corner which all looked nice but I didn't try any of them unfortunately.

Bognor won the game 2-1, with both of their goals coming fairly early in the first half, both as a result of fantastic wing play from the best player on the pitch- Lucas Pattenden. Chatham got one back fairly late on but to be honest Bognor deserved the win.

Grabbed a Bovril at half time- £2 (the most expensive thus far) and as ever it warmed the cockles in a way that only a cup of the brown nectar can.

Not going to lie, but this place has a certain magic and I enjoyed it a lot and I will be back at some point. A cracking day out. Attendance was 891

I'm off to Wick tomorrow for the Lyminster Road derby against Arundel

 

[Superphil]

Isthmian South East took on Southern Combination this evening.

Steyning took the game to Burgess Hill tonight, a well deserved 1-0 lead at HT. second half saw Burgess Hill got a lucky equaliser when the Steyning keeper fumbled a ball, Burgess Hill then went 2-1 up. Steyning dominance resulted in an equaliser at the last knockings. Penalty Shoot Out Time, Steyning won 5-3 and will play Horsham in the SSC Semi Final at Lancing.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Well, the dream continues for the Barrowmen. Having knocked out the Albion U21s in the last round (sorry about that) tonight we beat Burgess Hill on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Semi final against Horsham at the Shooting Field. Ah man. What a season.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Isthmian South East took on Southern Combination this evening.

Steyning took the game to Burgess Hill tonight, a well deserved 1-0 lead at HT. second half saw Burgess Hill got a lucky equaliser when the Steyning keeper fumbled a ball, Burgess Hill then went 2-1 up. Steyning dominance resulted in an equaliser at the last knockings. Penalty Shoot Out Time, Steyning won 5-3 and will play Horsham in the SSC Semi Final at Lancing.

Cheers my old fruit.

 

[stewart12]

Well, the dream continues for the Barrowmen. Having knocked out the Albion U21s in the last round (sorry about that) tonight we beat Burgess Hill on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Semi final against Horsham at the Shooting Field. Ah man. What a season.

is it definitely at the Shooting Field? I thought the SSC semi's were usually both at Lancing?