NON-LEAGUE DAY 2024 | YOUR GUIDE TO THIS WEEKEND'S ACTION

Sample the delights that the Southern Football League has to offer

This Saturday it’s Non-League Day 2024, an opportunity for football fans all over the country to sample the delights that the non-League game has to offer.

There are sure to be thrills and spills aplenty as teams battle it out for precious points with the end of the season now in sight.

We’ve got plenty going on here in the Southern Football League, across all four of our divisions, and we’ll be highlighting some of the events and initiatives that are taking place this weekend, but first let’s give you a bit of background on what Non-League Day is all about.

It was set up by James Doe in 2010 as a social media experiment, after being inspired by a pre-season trip to Devon to watch Queens Park Rangers play at Tavistock, who now ply their trade in the Pitching In Southern League Division One South.

It has now grown to become an annual part of the football calendar, backed by Premier League and Football League clubs, MPs, celebrities, media organisations, charities and, most importantly, the non-League clubs themselves and the fans who turn up on the day.

Always scheduled to coincide with an international break, Non-League Day provides a platform for clubs to promote the importance of affordable, volunteer-led community football while giving fans across the country the chance to show support for their local non-League side.

Many non-League clubs are almost exclusively volunteer run, with money taken at the turnstiles often funding thriving youth set-ups, projects and facilities which are of benefit to the whole community.

The level of skill on offer at non-League grounds might not be the same as that at the top levels of the game, but there are other sides to the experience from which the smaller club will always win hands down.

The vast majority of games still kick off at 3pm, admission prices are realistic, you can often stand (and drink!) anywhere in the ground and will always be guaranteed a warm welcome by people who run their clubs for a love of the game.

In addition, the day is also used to promote the fantastic work of Prostate Cancer UK and help spread their important message. One in eight men will get prostate cancer – early diagnosis saves lives!

Find out more here - Click to visit the Prostate Cancer UK website

Here’s a guide to what is going on this weekend within the Southern League:

PITCHING IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE PREMIER SOUTH

AFC Totton v Beaconsfield Town

Basingstoke Town v Chesham United
2023/24 season ticket holders of Football League and Premier League clubs will be given discounted admission, whilst the club will also be supporting Reading FC with a Give-Back Scheme whereby 50% of the proceeds from online ticket sales to Reading FC season-ticket holders will be donated to their supporters’ fund-raising initiatives.

Bracknell Town v Plymouth Parkway
A £15 Hat Trick Deal is available with entry, meal and a drink plus all 2023/24 season ticket holders at Premier League and Football League clubs can gain entry at the concession rate.

Didcot Town v Gosport Borough
Admission prices have been set at £5 for all adults and concessions for this game.

Dorchester Town v Salisbury

Harrow Borough v Hungerford Town
The club is offering £6 adult entry for England v Brazil ticket holders plus Premier League and Football League 2023/24 season ticket holders. Reduced admission of £10 (adults) and £5 (concessions), with free entry for NHS, Emergency Services staff and serving Armed Forces, on production of valid ID. Local schools have also been invited to the game.

Hayes & Yeading United v Swindon Supermarine
This game has been designated as ‘Pay what you want’, supporters are also encouraged to bring along a friend to the game.

Hendon v Winchester City
This game has been designated as ‘Pay what you want’.

Merthyr Town v Walton & Hersham
It's just £2 entry for all Under-16s.

Poole Town v Sholing

Tiverton Town v Hanwell Town
It will be free admission to 2023/24 season ticket holders from any other club on production of your valid season-ticket at the turnstile.

PITCHING IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE PREMIER CENTRAL

Barwell v Royston Town

Bromsgrove Sporting v Needham Market
It’s 50% entry for Football League and Premier League 2023/24 season-ticket holders as well as 13-17 year-olds. Free entry for U12s and 20% off all drinks in the Clubhouse bar between 1pm and 2pm, plus 5pm and 7pm.

Halesowen Town v Coalville Town

Hitchin Town v AFC Telford United

Kettering Town v Alvechurch

Redditch United v Leamington
There will be free entry to any Football League and Premier League 2023/2 season ticket holders on production of a valid season ticket at the turnstiles. There will also be Happy Hour in the Clubhouse bar between 1pm and 2pm.

St Ives Town v Berkhamsted
Half-price admission to anyone with a valid 2023/24 season ticket to any club. There will also be Happy Hour in the Clubhouse Bar between 1.30pm and 2.30pm, with all pints just £3!

Stamford v Leiston

Stourbridge v AFC Sudbury

Stratford Town v Long Eaton United
Local schools with have been provided with Family Tickets to the game to give all pupils and parents/carers the chance to attend.

PITCHING IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH

Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Exmouth Town
Free drink with every entrance ticket (adults and concessions).

Bideford AFC v Paulton Rovers

Cribbs v Tavistock AFC

Evesham United v Frome Town

Larkhall Athletic v Malvern Town
There’s 50% off admission to all 2023/24 season ticket holders at Football League and Premier League club, that’s just £5 per ticket with all kids free.

Mousehole v Bristol Manor Farm

Willand Rovers v Bashley

Wimborne Town v Westbury United

Yate Town v Bishops Cleeve
£2 entry for students before 2pm, discounted bar before 2pm with selected beer, cider and lager at just £2 per pint and £8 adult entry with a valid 2023/24 season ticket from any Football League club.

PITCHING IN SOUTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CENTRAL

AFC Dunstable v Welwyn Garden City
There will be a Non League Day Combo Special available; entrance, burger and a pint (or soft drink) for £15 (adults) and £10 (concessions).

Aylesbury United v North Leigh
There will be £5 entry for all 2023/24 season-ticket holders at Football League and Premier League clubs on production of a valid season-ticket.

Biggleswade FC v Thame United

Biggleswade Town v Kings Langley
There will be a raffle and football card in support of Prostate Cancer UK with members of the club’s various youth teams leading the players out.

Cirencester Town v Leighton Town

Hadley v Hertford Town
£5 entry for Premier League or Football League 2023/24 season ticket holders showing their valid season ticket at the turnstile. £5 entry for anyone presenting an England v Brazil match day ticket and free entry for local residents on production of a promotional leaflet that was delivered as part of a leaflet drop this week.

Kidlington v Kempston Rovers
Free entry for an adult accompanied by a child (under the age of 16).

Waltham Abbey v Stotfold

Ware v Bedford Town

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