2.30pm 8 February 2020
Devon Football League, South-West Division
Plympton Athletic 3 Totnes and Dartington 2 (att 4)
This season has seen a reorganisation of football in the South West, with new 'step seven' divisions covering Devon and Cornwall.
In Devon a new county-wide league has two parallel divisions, North-East and South-West, giving several clubs a chance to play football at this level for the first time. Plympton Athletic are one of them, having stepped up from the local Plymouth league.
They're based in Lee Moor, a curious place dominated by china clay mines on the edge of Datmoor. It's high up above Plympton and Ivybridge, with good views and, for the visit of Totnes and Dartington, a cold wind.
The football ground has been used by a few clubs in the past and is a bit of a hidden gem. The undulating pitch is enclosed by a post and rail barrier, and there's a small stand built onto the front of the changing rooms.
The game was a good one for a neutral, especially in the first half. Totnes went ahead in the opening minutes but Plympton were soon level. The home side then went in front, but chances to extend their lead were wasted by poor finishing.
They paid for profligacy when Totnes and Dartington got back level just before half time. The second period was tighter, and it took a late goal to settle the match in Plympton's favour.
It's a shame there weren't more people present. Given the effort it takes to run a football club at this level it must be disappointing not to get greater support from the surrounding houses. By my count there were just four of us watching the match, and one of other three was a Totnes-based Liverpool supporter.
Devon Football League, South-West Division
Plympton Athletic 3 Totnes and Dartington 2 (att 4)
This season has seen a reorganisation of football in the South West, with new 'step seven' divisions covering Devon and Cornwall.
In Devon a new county-wide league has two parallel divisions, North-East and South-West, giving several clubs a chance to play football at this level for the first time. Plympton Athletic are one of them, having stepped up from the local Plymouth league.
They're based in Lee Moor, a curious place dominated by china clay mines on the edge of Datmoor. It's high up above Plympton and Ivybridge, with good views and, for the visit of Totnes and Dartington, a cold wind.
The football ground has been used by a few clubs in the past and is a bit of a hidden gem. The undulating pitch is enclosed by a post and rail barrier, and there's a small stand built onto the front of the changing rooms.
The game was a good one for a neutral, especially in the first half. Totnes went ahead in the opening minutes but Plympton were soon level. The home side then went in front, but chances to extend their lead were wasted by poor finishing.
They paid for profligacy when Totnes and Dartington got back level just before half time. The second period was tighter, and it took a late goal to settle the match in Plympton's favour.
It's a shame there weren't more people present. Given the effort it takes to run a football club at this level it must be disappointing not to get greater support from the surrounding houses. By my count there were just four of us watching the match, and one of other three was a Totnes-based Liverpool supporter.
Glad you enjoyed your trip down to Devon to see my 2nd club, Totnes (even though they play in blue) It was a pleasure to meet you mate & ta for the mention on your blog. Just home from my err, very blustery trip up to Bristol to see Honorary Scouser, Julian Cope, he was mega, as ever. Great way to finish off a great weekend, grass roots football then live music, Ian
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