Andy Dakin
@groundhopper23.bsky.social
Retired accountant. Author. Football grounds and sport stadia photographic archive. Sporting luddite. Groundhopper, 5,694 football matches on 2,507 grounds. Once lost to Eric Bristow. Northwich/Weymouth.
Storm Claudia beaten at Highfield Rangers v Ellistown, Leicestershire Senior League Premier Division. Ground #2506
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Storm Claudia beaten at Highfield Rangers v Ellistown, Leicestershire Senior League Premier Division. Ground #2506
North West Counties League football again this evening, although slightly further afield, Wolverhampton Casuals v Shawbury United in Division 1 South. First visit to Brinsford Lane since 2001.
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
North West Counties League football again this evening, although slightly further afield, Wolverhampton Casuals v Shawbury United in Division 1 South. First visit to Brinsford Lane since 2001.
Reasonably local tonight, Maine Road v Ashton Town in North West Counties Division 1 North.
November 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Reasonably local tonight, Maine Road v Ashton Town in North West Counties Division 1 North.
As is often the case not Plan A but Burton Thistle v Lunesdale United in Westmorland League Division 2. Ground #2505
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As is often the case not Plan A but Burton Thistle v Lunesdale United in Westmorland League Division 2. Ground #2505
Friday night football, Denbigh Town v Llandudno in Cymru League North.
November 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Friday night football, Denbigh Town v Llandudno in Cymru League North.
Final game of the weekend, into Surrey for Godalming Town v Worthing United in Southern Combination Division 1.
November 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Final game of the weekend, into Surrey for Godalming Town v Worthing United in Southern Combination Division 1.
Day two in Sussex. First up Loxwood v Arundel in Southern Combination 1. Ground #2504
November 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Day two in Sussex. First up Loxwood v Arundel in Southern Combination 1. Ground #2504
Third and final game of the day, Lancing v Newhaven in Southern Combination Premier Division. Ground #2503
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Third and final game of the day, Lancing v Newhaven in Southern Combination Premier Division. Ground #2503
On to game two, Southwater v Ferring, Southern Combination Division 2. Ground #2502
November 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM
On to game two, Southwater v Ferring, Southern Combination Division 2. Ground #2502
First game of a busy day in Sussex, AFC Varndeanians v Peacehaven & Telscombe in Southern Combination Premier.
November 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
First game of a busy day in Sussex, AFC Varndeanians v Peacehaven & Telscombe in Southern Combination Premier.
More football in leafy Devon tonight, Honiton Town v Bridport in South West Peninsula East.
October 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
More football in leafy Devon tonight, Honiton Town v Bridport in South West Peninsula East.
Tonight's football is Axminster Town v Ilminster Town in South West Peninsula East Division.
October 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Tonight's football is Axminster Town v Ilminster Town in South West Peninsula East Division.
FA Trophy 1st Round this afternoon, Bracknell Town v Banbury United at the home of Sandhurst Town. Ground #2501
October 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
FA Trophy 1st Round this afternoon, Bracknell Town v Banbury United at the home of Sandhurst Town. Ground #2501
Not Plan A but a pleasant enough place to bring up a milestone. Blaenavon Blues v Pontyclun in the Welsh Cup #2500
October 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Not Plan A but a pleasant enough place to bring up a milestone. Blaenavon Blues v Pontyclun in the Welsh Cup #2500
A very autumnal night in Staffordshire, Hanley Town v 1874 Northwich in the Midland Football League Cup. First visit here since 2003, much improved.
October 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A very autumnal night in Staffordshire, Hanley Town v 1874 Northwich in the Midland Football League Cup. First visit here since 2003, much improved.
An afternoon in North Wales, Llysfaen v Amlwch Town in the North Wales FA Junior Cup 2nd Round at the Bananabeu. The photos simply don't do it justice. Ground #2499
October 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
An afternoon in North Wales, Llysfaen v Amlwch Town in the North Wales FA Junior Cup 2nd Round at the Bananabeu. The photos simply don't do it justice. Ground #2499
Just in to Yorkshire this afternoon for Cowling v Malt Shovel in the West Riding FA Challenge Cup. Ground #2498
October 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Just in to Yorkshire this afternoon for Cowling v Malt Shovel in the West Riding FA Challenge Cup. Ground #2498
Final game of the weekend, Hollands & Blair v Snodland Town in Southern Counties East Premier Division. Ground #2497
October 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Final game of the weekend, Hollands & Blair v Snodland Town in Southern Counties East Premier Division. Ground #2497
Two more games in Kent today. First up, Hythe Town v Whitstable Town in Southern Counties East Premier Division. Ground #2496
October 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Two more games in Kent today. First up, Hythe Town v Whitstable Town in Southern Counties East Premier Division. Ground #2496
Final game of the day, Chislehurst Glebe v Sutton Athletic in Southern Counties East Premier Division #2495
October 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Final game of the day, Chislehurst Glebe v Sutton Athletic in Southern Counties East Premier Division #2495
On to game two, Holmesdale v Punjab United in Southern Counties East Premier Division #2494
October 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
On to game two, Holmesdale v Punjab United in Southern Counties East Premier Division #2494
The first of three games today, Croydon v Halls Athletic, Southern Counties East Division 1. Ground #2493.
October 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The first of three games today, Croydon v Halls Athletic, Southern Counties East Division 1. Ground #2493.
Sunday afternoon in Wales (just) for Connahs Quay Town v Pwllheli in the Ardal North League Cup.
September 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Sunday afternoon in Wales (just) for Connahs Quay Town v Pwllheli in the Ardal North League Cup.
Yorkshire this aftetnoon for Pool v Beeston St Anthonys in West Yorkshire Premier Division. Ground #2491
September 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Yorkshire this aftetnoon for Pool v Beeston St Anthonys in West Yorkshire Premier Division. Ground #2491
You would be surprised how many still exist. Off the top of my head, here are four at grounds I've been to this season, including one stand built in the last year or two.
September 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
You would be surprised how many still exist. Off the top of my head, here are four at grounds I've been to this season, including one stand built in the last year or two.