For January 6th I'm going back 25 years to 1996 and a Ground Hopping game on my first and so far only visit to the North Herts Arena. At the time this Southern League Premier Division game was taking place at the 6th level of English football (I won't say "tier" in case of confusion) and was one of my early ventures below the Conference. Baldock Town folded as a club 5 years after this season but have subsequently reformed and now ply their trade in the Spartan South Midlands Premier League (the 9th level of English football). Baldock aren't currently using the North Herts Arena as it doesn't come up to scratch. Atherstone Town have similarly folded and reformed since this game and currently play at the 10th level in the Midland Football League Division 1. The result? A 1-1 thriller played out before a tumultuous 251 people!
CRB Match No. 1005
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