Ground Hop Crowd Begin A Bumper Weekend

The Kent football marathon underway

Friday night football doesn’t come around too often, nor does Monday night either in non-league football. That’s actually a good thing in my opinion, because it’s one of the reasons more and more people are turning to these levels of game.

The lack of moving kick offs and a solid Saturday routine is perfect for most, however the odd movement to a night time game with plenty of notice can generate a bigger gate with people wanting to see and crave a little more action than their own teams.

Granted the game I was at for a bonus watch was the beginning of the Southern Counties East Ground Hop, six fixtures set over three days and bumper attendances for all. A guest of the Kent Non League Podcast’s Jon Phipps as matchday sponsor, joined as well by the excellent Matt Britt from the blog Tea, Cake, and Football Grounds Of The UK.