A JOURNAL OF FOOTBALL & THE PLACES IT TAKES YOU

Football worth finding.

Beyond the big leagues, a different Saturday awaits. Good football, proper pubs and somewhere new to get lost.

THE GAME IS ONLY HALF THE STORY.

01 / THE WEEKEND EDIT

This weekend’s guide

Five ways to make a Saturday of it. A preview of our match-day shortlist; confirmed fixtures are coming soon.

01 / SOUTH COAST

A walk along the front, a local ground and chips on the way home.

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02 / WEST YORKSHIRE

Stone streets, a standing terrace and a pub worth lingering in.

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03 / GREATER LONDON

Take the long way across the city. Find a different kind of home end.

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04 / THE MIDLANDS

Arrive early for the high street. Stay late for the conversation.

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05 / THE NORTH EAST

Wrap up, find a spot by the rail and let the afternoon unfold.

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THE LONG SATURDAY / AN EDITOR’S NOTE

The first train. A high street you’ve never walked. A pint before the turnstile. Then a place by the rail, close enough to hear every shout.

Non-league football gives you a reason to go somewhere. The best Saturdays give you a reason to stay. That’s what The Second Ball is here to find.

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03 / EXPLORE THE NON-LEAGUE MAP

From familiar London terraces to forgotten grounds in market towns and seaside communities. Find your next football destination.

Explore the Ground Directory

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