Forest setting

 Wednesday 12 August 2020, Ufford Sports 2, Benhall St Mary Reserves 1 - PSF, Ufford Recreation Ground.

Lovely forest setting, pitch not railed off but feels enclosed as 3 sides of pitch are surrounded by high trees/forest. The one open side behind the goal has a small car park, modern clubhouse (bar opened at half time), tennis courts, children's playground.

Pitch was very hard and bare! Not helpful for great football - Both sides are in the Suffolk Ipswich League, Ufford in Division 2 and Benhall Reserves in an intermediate division. This was a very competitive game with the ref not keen on using his whistle - Ufford were more organised and went in at half time two up. Benhall improved in the second half and got one back from a close range header with 5 minutes remaining.

UIfford are a very well organised side - and this is a decent set up- expect Ufford to be pushing for promotion. Ground just off the A12, north of Woodbridge. Game was due to kick off at 6.45 but started at 6.50 - so at least the players had a break from the heat.

Rural setting, friendly reception.

Saturday 7 December 2019, Benhall St Mary 1 Coplestonians 1 - the Den, School Lane, Suffolk and Ipswich League, Senior Division

Almost completed my closest Step 7 league with just one ground to go after this. Very rural setting but only just off the A12. Pitch  is railed off on one side with two dugouts on the other. Teams change in a pavilion behind the goal. Large car park and good clubhouse with TV, Full bar and also sold hot drinks and food.

 

 

Cops started like a house on fire and dominated the first half however only had one goal to show for their efforts.

 

 

Second half saw a much improved display by the home team and they equalised just after the second half started. the second half was much more of an even contest with both teams having the opportunity to score.

 

 

Nice afternoon out with one of the better set ups in this league.