Hoppin' All Over The World

Hoppin' All Over The World I'm a solo traveller, travelling the world watching sport along the way.

06/09/2026

Who needs Super Sunday when you've got proper FA Cup magic? ๐ŸŸ๏ธโœจ

I spent the day down at the historic War Memorial Athletic Ground for the FA Cup first qualifying round, watching Stourbridge FC take on Rushall Olympic. Even though Stourbridge didn't get the result, falling 3-1 in front of a brilliant crowd of over 600, you just can't beat the non-league matchday experience.

From walking through that iconic memorial archway to soaking in the atmosphere of a ground that famously shares its space with a cricket pavilion, it's what football is all about.

This match ticked ground number 263 off my mission to visit 300 grounds this season! If you haven't been down to your local non-league side recently, this is your sign to skip the TV screens and get out there.

Where should I head to next on the list? Drop your recommendations in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡โšฝ๐Ÿป




03/09/2026

Ground 263 officially ticked off the list! ๐ŸŸ๏ธ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Spent the day taking in a match at Padiham FCโ€™s Arbories Memorial Ground. Nothing beats proper non-league football โ€” great atmosphere, classic ground, and another fantastic addition to the groundhopping journey.

On to the next one! โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿš‚




02/09/2026

Non-League Football Matchday: Stafford Rangers at Corby Town! โšฝ

Chasing the dream of Wembley! ๐Ÿ† Follow along as Stafford Rangers travel away to Corby Town's Steel Park for an FA Trophy qualifying round. From pre-match pints and top-tier non-league burgers to braving the weather in the stands, this is what grassroots football is all about.

๐ŸŸ๏ธ Match Breakdown:

Fixture: Corby Town vs. Stafford Rangers
Competition: FA Trophy 1st Qualifying Round
Result: Stafford Rangers bounce back with a massive 2-0 away win!

Let me know in the comments which ground I should visit next as I try to hit 300 grounds this season! ๐Ÿ‘‡




Totally different one for me last night joining mates at AEW All In London. As a kid, wrestling was my go to long before...
31/08/2026

Totally different one for me last night joining mates at AEW All In London.

As a kid, wrestling was my go to long before football. Absolutely loved, whilst I stopped watching it always remained a little bit of a guilty pleasure.

Whilst at the world cup I took in the lucha libre and when the chance came to watch All In I had to go down. A brilliant event, fantastic production and brilliant atmosphere.

Nothing I hate more than the "Wrestling is fake" rhetoric. So are the avengers but no one says that when your watching Thanos click his fingers. Sit back, enjoy highly skilled athletes/performers put on a great spectacle. Didn't know the story lines, only knew a few of the superstars but a very enjoyable evening. A childhood dream ticked off.


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20th match of the season.FC Nations 9-0 Telford Town Reserves
21/08/2026

20th match of the season.

FC Nations 9-0 Telford Town Reserves

A HoppinAllOverTheWorld cameo in Parks to Pitches by Through the Turnstile of Non League Football.Some brilliant article...
20/08/2026

A HoppinAllOverTheWorld cameo in Parks to Pitches by Through the Turnstile of Non League Football.

Some brilliant articles in here from the world of non-league. Make sure you pick up your copy!

Thanks for the opportunity and for everyone who's supported my content which has enabled me to share my journey.

19/08/2026

Proper 9th-tier football at its absolute finest! โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

We headed down to Sheepy Road to catch Atherstone Town FC taking on Lutterworth Town in the United Counties League Premier Division South.

From iconic floodlights and a sloped pitch to five goals and a red card, non-league matchdays never miss. Atherstone came away with a hard-fought 3-2 victory to keep their strong start going! ๐Ÿ“ˆ

Where should our next groundhop take us? Drop your favorite local non-league grounds in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡




15/08/2026

Save ยฃ1,200 on flights to Australia... just head to Derbyshire instead! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ โžก๏ธ ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ

For Ground #261, I visited Melbourne Sports Park for a Central Midlands Alliance League clash between Melbourne Dynamo FC and Derby Singh Brothers!

At ยฃ0 admission, ยฃ3 pin badges, and ยฃ2 match programmes, this ยฃ2.5M multi-sport facility is a proper non-league gem. Great clubhouse with a balcony view over the pitch, friendly volunteers, and a 6-goal thriller on the night! โšฝ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Groundhop Breakdown:
๐Ÿ“ Location: Melbourne Sports Park, Cockshut Lane
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Entry: Free
๐Ÿ“– Programme: ยฃ2 | Pin Badge: ยฃ3
โšฝ Final Score: Melbourne Dynamo 1-5 Derby Singh Brothers

Has anyone else been to Cockshut Lane? Whereโ€™s the best non-league ground in the Midlands I should visit next? Let me know in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡




13/08/2026

RED CARD FOR WHAT?! ๐ŸŸฅ๐Ÿ˜ณ

Ground #260 took me down to Wood Park to catch Alsager Town FC taking on Stafford Town FC in the Northwest Counties League Division One South!
It was a proper 5-goal thriller, but the biggest talking point came early in the second half... A Stafford Town player was sent off after allegedly calling the linesman "overweight"! ๐Ÿคฏ

Match Breakdown:
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Entry: ยฃ6
๐Ÿ“Œ Pin Badge: ยฃ3
๐Ÿง€ Food: Cheese & sausage oatcakes (ยฃ4 for 2) โ€” absolutely top tier! 10/10
โšฝ Final Score: Alsager Town 2-3 Stafford Town




09/08/2026

Ground #258: Park Hall Stadium (The New Saints FC) ๐ŸŸ๏ธโšฝ๏ธ

Ticked off a big one on the list! I headed over to Park Hall Stadium to watch 18-time Cymru Premier champions The New Saints take on Haverfordwest County.

Really impressed with the matchday setup here:

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: ยฃ11 Adult admission (got a paper ticket!)
๐Ÿ“Œ Pin Badge: ยฃ5 for the collection
๐Ÿป Pre-match: Grabbed a pint in the Hogโ€™s Inn (cracking open-plan clubhouse with live music and European pendants on display)
โšฝ๏ธ Match: A solid performance from TNS to secure a 2โ€“0 win and pick up their first 3 points of the season!
I'm currently on a mission to hit 300 football grounds this season! ๐Ÿ“

Where should I head next? Drop your stadium and non-league recommendations in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡





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