Beverley (25-08-2026)

Beverley Town 2 - 1 Ossett United (Northern Premier League East 1), Tuesday 25 August 2026

My latest visit to the Hull area, the time to see newly promoted Beverley. They have initially struggled in the league this year and had not scored before today. In a twist, they were actually put out of the FA Cup by Northwich in a previous round - the tie preceding the match I saw in Runcorn.

In a scrappy game, they managed to grab a 2-1 win against an (eventual) 9-man Ossett. It could have been a lot more comfortable but still this was a historic win for Beverley. 

A tough drive back home, due to a combination of evening roadworks, battery-watching miles and general tiredness. Reminded me of a similar drive back from Hall Road Rangers one Autumn evening. Still, my first 'new' ground for a while and in their first season at this level.

Pontefract Collieries (17-04-2026)

Pontefract 2 - 2 Emley (Northern Premier 1 East), Friday 17 April 2026

My first match at Ponty - although I did visit back in 2009. They now have a 4G pitch. This local derby was buzzing as both teams tried to secure play-off places. I also worked out how to get more miles out of our electric car so a good night all round!

Avro (01-03-2025)

Avro 3 - 1 Clitheroe (Northern Premier West Division), Saturday 1 March 2025

Three scrappy (but well-deserved) goals for Avro and a penalty for Clitheroe. The home side's defence stood firm in the face of second half pressure.

I didn't realise that Avro was an aircraft maker (the now defunct energy company is completely different) so I have learnt something today. The ground was an odd collection of different styles and design, with a 3G pitch at the centre. I made it over the Woodhead Pass in time for tea and with some daylight left. Spring must be round the corner.

 

Stocksbridge (08-02-2025)

Stocksbridge 1 - 0 Ossett United (Evostik East Division), Saturday 8 February 2025

Workington (26-12-2024)

Workington 2 - 2 Morpeth (Northern League Premier), Thursday 26 December 2024

Warrington Rylands (13-04-2024)

Warrington Rylands 1 - 2 Lancaster City (Northern Premier), Saturday 13 April 2024

Anstey Nomads (09-04-2024)

Anstey Nomads 2 - 1 Walsall Wood (Northern Premier League Division 1), Tuesday 9 April 2024

Anstey @ Quorn (10-02-2024)

 Anstey Nomads 1 - 2 Cambridge City (Evostik Division 1 Midlands), Saturday 10 February 2024

Gainsborough (01-01-2024)

Gainsborough Trinity 2 - 0 Worksop Town (Evostik Premier), Monday 1 January 2024

A shock win for Gainsborough against 3rd placed Worksop. A proper no nonsense Northern match. Only my 2nd visit to Gainsborough, after a game in November 2010!

Stocksbridge (07-03-2023)

Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 - 3 Ossett United (Northern Premier League Division 1 East), Tuesday 7 March 2023

Sheffield FC (28-02-2023)

Sheffield FC 2 - 0 Shildon (Northern Premier League Division 1 East), Tuesday 28th February 2023

Entry £10

Tea £2

Stocksbridge (06-09-2022)

Stocksbridge Park Steels 0 - 1 Long Eaton United (Northern Premier East), Tuesday 6th September 2022

Stamford (15-02-2020)

Stamford 3 - 0 Stocksbridge Park Steels (Evostik League South East), Saturday 15 February 2020

Petrol £14
Entry £10
Tea £1-20
Total £25-20

Sheffield FC (25-01-2020)

Sheffield FC 0 - 3 Carlton Town (Evostik League South East), Saturday 25 January 2020

Petrol £2
Parking £2
Entry £9
Total £13

Stocksbridge (09-11-2019)

Stocksbridge Park Steels 2 - 2 Worksop Town (Evostik Northern South East Division), Saturday 9 November 2019

Petrol estimate £6
Entry £8
Total £14

Workington (22-04-2019)

Workington 0 - 2 Lancaster (Evostik Northern Premier), Monday 22 April 2019

Parking £3-80
Entry £10
Petrol estimate £2-50
Tea £1
Total £17-30

Pickering (06-10-2018)

Pickering Town 2 - 3 Gresley Rovers (Evostik Division 1 East), Saturday 6 October 2018

Petrol estimate £24
Entry £7
Total £31

Sheffield FC (05-04-2018)

Sheffield FC 3 - 2 Kidsgrove Athletic (Evostik Division 1 North), Thursday 5th April 2018

Entry £8
Tea £1
Bus £1-80
Total £10-80