National League

AMBITIOUS DOWNTON ON THE UP

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
3 January 2021

DOWNTON are spending the pandemic lay-off by raising money to run their own clubhouse for the first time in their 115- year history.
The Wessex Division One village side needs to raise £20,000 – but Sport England have said they will provide £6,000 -f the club can find the rest.
Accordingly, a crowdfunding appeal has been set up, and has raised around £3000 so far.
Based near Salisbury, Downtown have experienced phenomenal growth in recent times.
Five years ago, the club had just two adult men’s teams, but has since added 10 junior sides. They aim to have more t...

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