Castles. Hedges the size of grandstands. Corner flags that have seen better days. New York Cosmos fans. Luxury suites the size of an outdoor toilet. And real, genuine, muddy football. Pitch Invasion tours a sampling of Non-League football in England throughout 2011, courtesy of the wonderful work and dedication to the lower levels of the English game by photographer Paul Paxford. Check out more from Paul at Pitchside Photo.
The grandstand pictured has now been demolished. Hayes & Yeading vs. Kidderminster Harriers, Church Road - January 2011
Lewes FC Fans. The Dripping Pan, Lewes - January 2011
The Club Shop. Lewes FC, The Dripping Pan - January 2011
The stands at the Dripping Pan, Lewes FC - January 2011
A Walk In The Ground. Lymington FC, The Sports Ground - January 2011
For the Non-League 1%. Lymington FC, The Sports Ground - January 2011
Not A Crowded Stand. Marlow FC, Alfred Davis Memorial Ground - February 2011
Now That's A Grandstand. Marlow FC, Alfred Davis Memorial Ground - February 2011
No Standing? Thatcham Town FC, Waterside Park - March 2011
Sold Out? Thatcham FC, Waterside Park - March 2011
Lonely or Content? Staines Town FC, Wheatsheaf Park - April 2011
Grandstand. Maidenhead United vs. Dartford, York Road - April 2011
Maidenhead FC Take On Dartford. York Road, Maidenhead - April 2011
Reading Fans Seek Alternate Entertainment. Eastleigh vs. Reading XI, Silverlake Stadium - July 2011
A Lonely Supporter At Sholing vs. Salisbury City. Portsmouth Road, Southampton - July 2011
Recycle While You Support. Hartley Wintney FC, The Memorial Ground - September 2011
Save! Basingstoke vs. Hartley Wintney, The Camrose - October 2011
Cambridge City Celebrate. AFC Totton vs. Cambridge City, Little Testwood Farm - October 2011
Frome Town FC, Badgers Hill - September 2011
An Experienced Corner Flag. Andover New Street vs. Bridport, Foxcotte Park - September 2011
Sunset. Brockenhurst vs. Lymington FC, Grigg Lane - September 2011
FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round Fever. Basingstoke Town vs. Hartley Wintney, The Camrose - October 2011
Not The Real Steven Gerrard. Basingstoke Town vs. Hartley Wintney, The Camrose - October 2011
Celebration! Basingstoke Town vs. Hartley Wintney, The Camrose - October 2011
Bemerton Heath Harlequins vs. Saltash United, The Clubhouse - November 2011
Gosport Borough vs. Braintree Town, Privett Park - December 2011
Chasing the Spitfire? Eastleigh vs. Boreham Wood, Silverlake Stadium - December 2011
Real Football, Fake Team. Eastleigh vs. Boreham Wood, Silverlake Stadium - December 2011
Arundel Castle Looms. Arundel FC vs. Horsham, Mill Road - December 2011
Curling It In. Arundel FC vs. Horsham YMCA, Mill Road - December 2011
All photos by Paul Paxford. Check out more from Paul at Pitchside Photo and on Flickr.
Nice to see Paul’s work getting some recognition
I love Paul’s work and this is a fantastic compilation of some of his best stuff. Nice one!
Top Photographer and a top bloke ….has captured in his work the spirit, charm and joy of non league football !
I love the Arundel FC pitch photo with castle in background