First game at new home starts with a win

Saturday 14 November 2026, AFC Greenwich Borough 3 Phoenix Sports 2 - Southern Counties East. Premier Division, Emico Stadium

What a way to start life at your new home - a good win against local rivals and a great crowd enjoying the day.

The ground is still a work in progress but you can walk round the whole pitch. they have built some terracing and they had a quality burger van and a beer tent, plus thrown in a free programme. A well run club who made the most of their big day.

Greenwich went two up and then Phoenix got one back only for Greenwich to add a further goal just before the break. Phoenix got one back at the start of the second half, however, Greenwich managed the last half an hour well to send their many fans home, happy.

All shiny and new

Friday 13 November 2026, Vallance 1 Old Barkabbeyans 3 - Essex Alliance League, Senior Division, Parkside (3G)

New ground on the back of the Averley home, however the club who hope to be calling it 'home' were playing on the main ground, as the new ground has still not passed the inspection to be used at Step 6, so whilst Brimsdown were on the main pitch Vallance took the opportunity to hire thew new pitch, as just a Step 7 club, no issue with the state of the facilities for them.

The ground is an astrro but at least you can watch from all of one side plus their was a seated stand and some terracing, but the condition of the changing rooms is the reason Brimsdown still have to play here.

The visitors were always the better team, and it was a surprise when the hosts took the lead but it did not take long for the visitors to get level and one they did they continued to stay on top and added a further two goals before the end.

Over in 11 minutes.

Tuesday 10 November 2026, Colchester United Under 21s 0 Charlton Athletic Under 21s 4 - Professional Development League, Florence Park

Small crowd at a chilly Florence Park for a game that was over in 11 minutes. Colchester were always going to struggle as some of the regular players were left out to be in the squad for the Football Trophy game tonight.

Charlton started fast and were 3 up in 11 minutes and totally dominated the first half with a number of their players impressing. They added a 4th goal on 42 minutes.

Expected the same in the second half, but Charlton took their foot off the pedal and Colchester were still not strong enough to take advantage of being allowed back in the game, so we were left to watch a very poor second half with little on show to write home about.

Gave goals away

Sunday 8 November 2026, Ipswich Town 1 AFC Bournemouth 2 - Premier League, Portman Road

Bournemouth are a good team, but no reason to give them two simple goals, a goalkeeper error that has looked on the cards for a while (Walton not great with the ball at his feet) then the ball given away at the start of the second half leading to an own goal.

We got back in the game with a fortunate penalty (Ref not great) and then Bournemouth showed how a number of teams have learnt how to get round the new rules on timewasting.

Still we showed enough to think we have a good chance of staying up- helped by both Manchester teams destined to go down! 

On the Farm

Saturday 7 November 2026, Brook House 6 Spelthorne Sports 0 - Combined Counties League, Division One, Farm Park

Brook House sit top of the Division, however a few teams below have games in hand - but after watching today, I do expect Brook House to be Promoted or close to it at the end of the season.

Plenty of skill on show and also a great work ethic- in particular when defending. Spelthorne had plenty of the ball but could not break the home defence down, whilst every time Brook House attacked they looked like they would score. Three up at the break but the second half was more even until the last 10 minutes of the game when Brook House added three further goals.

Like the ground, clubhouse 150 metres away and a short walk towards, what looks like a wood and you find the ground. Grass looked very green and slightly long, loved the cover behind the goal which also had an assortment of chairs and sofas to sit on!

Burger van in the car park also served up some quality food. 

Waveney Valley Derby

Friday 6 November 2026, Bungay Town 1 Beccles Town 0 - Anglian Combination, Premier Division, Maltings Meadow

Local derby and a big crowd in attendance but the visitors left their shooting boots at home having plenty of chances and goalmouth scrambles and almost scoring in the first minute of the game.They were made to pay just before half time when a Bungay player received the ball with his back to goal on the edge of the box and hit a grteat overhead kick from a standing position which sailed over the keeper into the roof of the net. The Bungay now move up to 3rd with this win while Beccles can be overtaken at the top if 2nd placed Sprowston win on Saturday.

Montenegro Game 4 and 5

 My last day in the city and had the chance to see 3 games but the constant rain, wind and the third game on a pitch not on the Futbology App, I ended up just watching the 2 games. The first game was a visit to the ground that Peter Miles had mentioned and no surprise, he was right- a real gem and a club that seems to actually have some fans.

Sunday 1 November - 12 noon
FK Zabjelo Under 19s 1 FK Zeta Under 19s 1
Montenegro Under 19 League, 2nd Division
Stadion Nikola Scepovic

Attendance: 62 h/c

The game was not great- the ground is a gem but the pitch is like a cow field, so not great for football. The visitors were happy to let the home side have plenty of the ball as they did struggle to do anything with it. FK Zeta were far sharper in front of goal and no surprise when they took the lead after 27 minutes. The home team did manage to get back on level terms after 60 minutes. Home side then had a player sent off for a second yellow card on 89 minutes. Not a great advert for Montenegro football.

Great communication from the club on social media, so they let me know the game was on- they did say it was Under 21 but the league stated it was Under 19. The club has a hip/Clapton feel- A group of young ultras arrived 10 minutes after kick off, they walked down the middle of the road holding transport up. Flags around the ground state the local area declared independence from Montenegro 30 years ago! If in the city, try and see them play in either Third Division game or if not their Under 19 or Under 17 side, you will not be disappointed.

It was back to the Stari Aerodrom area and a game at the large sports complex, as it was a Third Division game expected a good crowd and the game to be played on one of the better pitches - I was wring- just 12 wated the game and it was played on an old astro, the training pitch of OFK Titograd

Sunday 1 November - 13pm
FK Karioke Podgorica 0 FK Internacional 8
Division 3 Central Region
OFK Titograd Training Pitch

Attendance: 12 humans and 2 dogs

Karioke may be Third Division but they sound like, looked like and played like a poor pub team - still a great name. FC Internacional, were very good, looked fit and had some quality players, they have played as high as the Second Division, where they used the Montenegro FA pitch at the same complex.

Was hoping it would be on the main Titograd pitch, which has some quirky stands. Titograd had moved here when their ground was built on and borrowed the pitch of FK Stari Aerodrom, before taking it over and the old owners moving to a new pitch next door.

Easy game for the visitors, funny thing one of the 12 spectators gave the visitors the team talk at half time! Guess he is the manager and is either banned or has not got the right coaching badges to sit pitch side.

Only 0-2 at the break but 6 further goals added in the second half

2 Photos of the quirky stands by the main Titograd pitch