2pm 31 October 2020
Nottinghamshire Senior League, Division One
AFC Top Valley 5 Bridgford United 1 (att 17)
Sometimes you need a helping hand when groundhopping. I was on my way to Beeston v Ruddington Village before I got a message to tell me that it was off due to covid among the Ruddington squad, so I needed a plan B.
My second choice was in the same league, and proved a good alternative as an impressive AFC Top Valley maintained their 100 per cent league record with a comfortable win against Bridgford United.
Thankfully the worst of the day's weather had cleared by the time this got underway, which was just as well as AFC Top Valley's pitch is quite exposed. They play at Eagle Valley, home to Arnold Town, on one of the many outside pitches.
It's close to the car park, and part of the near touchline was roped off, but it's a basic venue for spectators. Football at this level is more for those playing than watching though, and AFC Top Valley looked a good side.
They were 3-0 up after a first half in which they also twice hit the frame of the goal. Bridgford pulled a goal back after the break, but it was a brief respite as the home side added two more goals, and should have scored more.
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