Hoppin' All Over The World

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

03/09/2026

Ground 263 officially ticked off the list! 🏟️🎟️

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

On to the next one! ⚽️🚂




02/09/2026

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

Chasing the dream of Wembley! 🏆 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.

🏟️ 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! 👇




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.


All Elite Wrestling

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! ⚽️🔥

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! 📈

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




15/08/2026

Save £1,200 on flights to Australia... just head to Derbyshire instead! ✈️🇦🇺 ➡️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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

At £0 admission, £3 pin badges, and £2 match programmes, this £2.5M 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! ⚽🔥

Groundhop Breakdown:
📍 Location: Melbourne Sports Park, Cockshut Lane
🎟️ Entry: Free
📖 Programme: £2 | Pin Badge: £3
⚽ Final Score: Melbourne Dynamo 1-5 Derby Singh Brothers

Has anyone else been to Cockshut Lane? Where’s the best non-league ground in the Midlands I should visit next? Let me know in the comments! 👇




13/08/2026

RED CARD FOR WHAT?! 🟥😳

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"! 🤯

Match Breakdown:
🎟️ Entry: £6
📌 Pin Badge: £3
🧀 Food: Cheese & sausage oatcakes (£4 for 2) — absolutely top tier! 10/10
⚽ Final Score: Alsager Town 2-3 Stafford Town




09/08/2026

Ground #258: Park Hall Stadium (The New Saints FC) 🏟️⚽️

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:

🎟️ Tickets: £11 Adult admission (got a paper ticket!)
📌 Pin Badge: £5 for the collection
🍻 Pre-match: Grabbed a pint in the Hog’s Inn (cracking open-plan clubhouse with live music and European pendants on display)
⚽️ Match: A solid performance from TNS to secure a 2–0 win and pick up their first 3 points of the season!
I'm currently on a mission to hit 300 football grounds this season! 📍

Where should I head next? Drop your stadium and non-league recommendations in the comments below! 👇





07/08/2026

Ever heard of this rule at a non-league match? 😅⚽️

Hit Ground #257 on the groundhopping journey—Long Lane Park for Cresswell Wanderers vs Cannock Town in the Staffordshire League Premier Division.

We set up behind the goal, but the linesman asked us to move because standing there might "distract the goalkeeper." 😭 Over 250 grounds visited and that’s definitely a first!




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