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DIARY OF A HOPPER: Corsham Town 1-0 Deal Town

Third time lucky, surely? The Fox and I try Corsham Town in The FA Vase once more again this weekend. Also there will be supporters of Deal Town, Kent, making their third journey in three weeks. The weather is mild and dry, so there should be no pitch inspection today. Surely?!

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 February 2023

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 CORSHAM TOWN 1 DEAL TOWN 0

THIRD time lucky, surely? The Fox and I try Corsham Town in The FA Vase once more again this weekend. Also there will be supporters of Deal Town, Kent, making their third journey in three weeks. The weather is mild and dry, so there should be no pitch inspection today. Surely?!
While checking for back-up fixtures in the south-west, I suddenly notice that Bristol City Youth are down to play Ipswich Town in The Development League in the morning.
There’s a friendly welcome at the Robins’ Academy, the burgers are delicious and the football is, at...

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