With Premier League and Championship clubs not in action this weekend due to international football, this is a chance to support local clubs on Non League Day.
Saturday 23 March is the annual Non League Day where supporters of Premier League and Championship clubs are encouraged to get down to their local Non League club, in order to show support for teams lower down the English Football pyramid whilst the big guns have a weekend off.
This year’s Non League Day also comes amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK with small non-league clubs facing financial difficulties, meaning that local support is more vital than ever if clubs are to survive and grow the next generation at grassroots level.
Whether it’s just buying a ticket for the match, buying food and drink, merchandise or a match programme, every bit of support for your local non-league club could make the difference between staying in the beautiful game or going bust in these tough times.
Now here is a guide to the nearest non-league clubs in action at home near teams from England’s top two divisions.
Arsenal
Park View is the nearest non-league club to Arsenal scheduled to be in action on Non League Day at home to Clapton FC in the Eastern Counties League Division One in a 3pm GMT kick-off, at New River Sports Stadium located 3.5m northwards from the Emirates Stadium.
Aston Villa
Boldmere St Michaels at 2.9 miles is the closest non-league club to Villa who will be at home on Non League Day, as they face Coleshill Town in a 3pm kick-off at Boldmere Community Centre in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands.
Birmingham City
Cadbury Athletic are the nearest non-league club to Birmingham City at 4.4 miles southwards of St Andrew’s who will be at home this weekend, as they face Coventry Alvis in the Midland League Division Two at Cadbury Creation Ground at 3pm.
Blackburn
With Blackburn not in action, fans can catch Darwen’s clash against Route One Rovers at Anchor Ground in North West Counties League Division One North at 3pm, with the stadium located just five minutes south of Ewood Park.
AFC Bournemouth
Located 2.2 miles west of AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth FC face United Services Portsmouth at Victoria Park in Wessex League Premier Division at 3pm, with both teams sat in the bottom half of the table.
Brentford
Civil Service FC are the non-league located closest to Brentford to be in action this weekend at just 1.6 miles from Gtech Community Stadium, as they take on Old Carthusians at 1pm at Kings House Sports Ground, Chiswick in the Southern Amateurs League.
Brighton & Hove Albion
With the Seagulls on a break, fans can head 2.8 miles south to Whitehawk as the Hawks host league leaders, Hornchurch in the Isthmian League Premier Division, at Enclosed Ground in a 3pm kick-off.
Bristol City
With a choice of three non-league fixtures scattered around four miles from Ashton Gate, Bristol City’s supporters’ closest fixture is at Norton Lane, Whitchurch, as Hengrove Athletic host Odd Down in the Western League Division One at 3pm in the race for survival.
Burnley
Whilst Vincent Kompany’s Clarets are not in action, fans can head to Victoria Park, Nelson for a Non League encounter as Nelson entertain FC St Helens in North West Counties League Division One North, as bottom host top in a blockbuster encounter at 3pm.
Cardiff
With the Bluebirds having this weekend off, supporters can instead catch their footy fix just 10.4 miles away at Newport Corinthians, as they take on New Inn AFC in the Gwent County League Premier Division at Coronation Park in a 3pm kick-off.
Chelsea
Civil Service FC are the non-league side located closest to Chelsea to be in action this weekend at just 2.8 miles from Stamford Bridge, as they take on Old Carthusians at 1pm at Kings House Sports Ground, Chiswick in the Southern Amateurs League.
Coventry City
Bedworth United at 2.2 miles are the closest team to Coventry who will be in action on Non League Day, as they face Sporting Khalsa at The Oval, Bedworth, in a 3pm kick-off in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands.
Crystal Palace
If Palace fans want a trip to a non-league ground, AFC Croydon Athletic are at home to Tadley Calleva in the Combined Counties League at 3pm at Mayfield Stadium, just 1.8 miles from Selhurst Park.
Everton
Given Goodison Park’s northern location opposite Anfield across Stanley Park, Everton fans’ closest non-league fixture will be held 15 miles away at Rossett Park, Crosby, as AFC Liverpool meet Squires Gate in a North West Counties League Premier Division match at 3pm.
Fulham
Civil Service FC are the non-league team located closest to Fulham to be in action this weekend at just 1.5 miles from Craven Cottage, as they take on Old Carthusians at 1pm at Kings House Sports Ground, Chiswick in the Southern Amateurs League.
Huddersfield
Golcar United are the nearest non-league club local to Huddersfield scheduled to be in action as they host Handsworth at Longfield Avenue at 3pm, in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division where both teams sit mid-table.
Hull
With seven non-league clubs at home within a 25 mile radius of the MKM Stadium, Hull fans are spoilt for choice but their nearest fixture is at the Easy Buy Stadium as Barton Town host Emley AFC in the Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division at 3pm.
North Ferriby, Beverley Town, Abbottsford Town, Cleethorpes Town, Goole AFC and Bridlington Town are all at home within one hour of the Tigers’ home stadium, should fans seek a game closer to their proximity.
Ipswich Town
As Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys have the weekend off, Ipswich Wanderers host Basildon United at Humber Doucy Lane – just 2.8 miles east of Ipswich’s Portman Road, in Isthmian League North Division where both clubs lie mid-table.
The match is scheduled for a 3pm kick-off.
Leeds
With many non-league clubs in Leeds set to be playing away from home, Yorkshire Amateur – located 3.7 miles north – will host Ollerton Town at Bracken Edge in a Northern Counties East League Division One clash at 3pm.
Leicester
Located just 8 minutes from the King Power Stadium by car, GNG Oadby Town will face Easington Sports at Riverside Football Grounds in a United Counties League Premier Division South encounter, with kick-off at 3pm.
Liverpool
With many of Jurgen Klopp’s Reds away on international duty, fans can travel 4.7 miles from Anfield across to Wallasey, where Ashville will face Abbey Hulton United at the Ray Parker Stadium in the North West Counties League Division One South at 3pm.
Luton
Crawley Green are located just 1.6 miles from Luton’s Kenilworth Road and will host Biggleswade United at The Brace, in a Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division clash at 3pm.
Manchester City
FC United of Manchester is the closest non-league club located near Man City at just 3.7 miles and the team will be at home to Basford United at 3pm in the Northern Premier League.
Manchester United
Trafford FC is Man Utd’s nearest non-league club located within Trafford and 4.4 miles from Old Trafford, with The North set to host 1874 Northwich at Shawe View at 3pm in the Northern Premier League Division One.
Middlesbrough
With not many Non League clubs around Middlesbrough at home this weekend, fans can head to Bedford Terrace, Billingham, as Yarm & Eaglescliffe FC host Chester-Le Street United in Northern League Division 2 in a 3pm kick-off just 3.2 miles from the Riverside Stadium.
Millwall
Tower Hamlets are the closest non-league team based near West Ham’s London Stadium to be in action at home on Non League Day, as they host Harlow Town in the Eastern Counties League Division One at 3pm.
Newcastle United
Newcastle supporters can support their local rivals, Newcastle Benfield at Sam Smith’s Park, which is located 5.4 miles from St James’ Park, as Benfield host Guisborough at 3pm in Division One of the Northern League.
Benfield sit 16th in the table whilst Guisborough sit fifth and battling for a play-off spot.
Norwich City
Norwich fans could visit Mulberry Park, Mulbarton, as Mulbarton Wanderers – located 4.7 miles from Carrow Road – host Ely City in Eastern Counties League Premier Division, with kick-off at 3pm.
Mulbarton currently lie fourth in the table and in a play-off spot, whilst Ely sit 17th with 16 points and currently safe following Norwich United’s withdrawal from the league.
Nottingham Forest
Forest fans can travel 1.2 miles south-east of the City Ground to Regatta Way Sports Ground as West Bridgford battle Bourne Town at 3pm in United Counties League Division One.
West Bridgford currently sit five points above the relegation zone in 16th position, whilst Bourne are sat top and on the cusp of the title and automatic promotion.
Dundirk and Carlton Town are also at home in clashes against Asfordby and Dunston respectively, should Forest fans fancy an alternative Non League game.
Plymouth Argyle
Argyle fans can head to Jenkins Park, Millbrook, as Millbrook AFC host Barnstaple Town in the Western League Premier Division at 3pm with the hosts sat eight points from safety at the foot of the table, whilst Barnstaple sit sixth and four points from a play-off spot.
Preston
Preston fans can find local non-league football at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium located 3.1 miles south of Deepdale, as Bamber Bridge take on Stafford Rangers in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, at 3pm with Bridge sat 14th in the table and Rangers six points from safety in 20th position.
QPR
Civil Service FC are the non-league club located closest to QPR to be in action this weekend at just 2.5 miles from Loftus Road, as they take on Old Carthusians at 1pm at Kings House Sports Ground, Chiswick in the Southern Amateurs League.
Rotherham United
If Rotherham fans want some non-league footballing action, they need to head seven miles to Muglet Lane, Maltby, as Maltby Main face Penistone Church in the Northern Counties League Premier Division, with kick-off at 3pm.
Maltby currently sit bottom of the table and six points from safety whilst Penistone lie ninth and chasing a play-off spot.
Sheffield United/Sheffield Wednesday
With both Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday not in action, the closest non-league team at home is Dronfield Town who play Shirebrook Town, in the Northern Counties League East Division One at Stonelow Playing Fields at 3pm.
Dronfield lie ninth in the table, whilst Shirebrook sit top just one point ahead of Beverley Town in the race for automatic promotion and the title.
In terms of distance from the two Sheffield clubs, Utd’s Bramall Lane is just 4.8 miles from Dronfield whilst Wednesday’s Hillsborough is 7.7 miles from the Derbyshire club.
Southampton
Southampton fans can head to Hythe & Dibden for their dose of non-league football just 2.9 miles from St Mary’s Stadium, as the Non League club meet play-off chasing Laverstock & Ford in the Wessex League Premier Division at 3pm.
Stoke
No non-league club within five miles of the BET365 Stadium are at home this weekend, with the Potters’ fans having to travel 7.1 miles to Hollinwood Road for their weekly footy fix, as Kidsgrove Athletic face Bootle at 3pm in Northern Premier League Division One West.
Kidsgrove lie 15th in the table and only nine points above the relegation zone with eight matches left, whilst Bootle currently sit fourth and in the play-off spots.
Sunderland
Sunderland fans can get their non-league footy fix at Boldon Colliery as Boldon CA entertain Northern League Division Two leaders, Blyth Town in a Norther League Division Two match, in a 3pm kick-off.
Swansea
Although Swansea are not in action this weekend, fans can enjoy a 26 mile road trip to see Merthyr Town host Walton and Hersham at Pen-y-Darren Park, in the Southern League Premier Division South at 3pm.
Tottenham Hotspur
New Salamis is the nearest non-league team to Spurs who will be at home this weekend as they face Stowmarket Town at Coles Park, in the Isthmian League North Division at 3pm.
Watford
As the nearest team to Watford’s Vicarage Road at 3.7 miles south of the Hornets, Northwood host Hartley Wintney at The Skyline Stadium in the Isthmian League South Central Division, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.
West Brom
Tividale are West Brom’s nearest non-league club in action at home this weekend located 3.7 miles from The Hawthorns, with The Dale hosting Lichfield City at The Beeches in the Midlands League’s Premier Division in a 3pm kick-off.
West Ham
Tower Hamlets are the closest non-league team based near West Ham’s London Stadium to be in action at home on Non League Day, as they host Harlow Town in the Eastern Counties League Division One at 3pm.
Wolves
Bilston Town is the closest non-league team to Wolves and will be in action against Wednesfield at Queen Street Stadium at 3pm in the Midlands Football League Division One.
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