Non-League Paper

DIARY OF A GROUND HOPPER

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 February 2026

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7TH
BURGESS HILL TOWN 0 ST. ALBANS CITY 1
On our recent excursions south, Burgess Hill Town has been one of our ‘Plastic
Fantastic’ back-ups should the choice of grass pitch fall foul of the weather. With near monsoon conditions prevailing across Britain for the last week or so, we decide to cut to the chase and go straight for the easy option.
Leading up to the Saturday, people are asking questions on the club’s Twitter feed: will there be a printed programme? YES! Will there be a pitch inspection? WHY???? Do I detect a hint of smugness from...

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