You don’t have to choose between a good match and a good dog walk.
Across the UK, these forty non-league grounds welcome dogs through the gate — lead on, tail wagging, maybe a scarf round the neck if you’re feeling cute. These are proper football days out, now with added snuffling, sniffing, and the occasional bark at a wayward clearance.
Some clubs keep water bowls by the turnstile. Others offer sausages off the grill, no questions asked. Either way, the welcome’s warm, the rules are simple, and nobody minds if your dog ends up in the match photos.
Just don’t forget the poo bags.
East Midlands
Bill Stokeld Stadium
Carlton Town
Supporters with dogs are welcome as long as they are on a lead, (supporters that is, not the dogs)
Christchurch Meadow
Belper Town
This is a dog-friendly stadium.
Kirkby Road Sports Ground
Barwell • Hinckley
We at Hinckley AFC are happy to say that dogs are allowed into our matches. There will be the occasional match where we might specifically state that dogs will not be allowed, but that would only be for the rare games where an unusually large crowd is expected.
Owen Street Sports Ground
Coalville Town
We are pleased to allow dogs inside the stadium during matches. We believe that having our four-legged friends join in the excitement of the game enhances the matchday experience for all.
East of England
Clarence Park Stadium
St Albans City
They are a dog-friendly stadium, but there's no need to get a ticket for your canine companion.
Dellwood Avenue
Felixstowe & Walton United
Dogs are welcome inside the ground, but the club asks that they are kept under control, are on a lead at all times and any mess is cleared up.
Gaywood Park
Kings Langley
The club loves to see dogs at the stadium, and encourages supporters to bring their pet to the football, as long as they're well behaved and kept on a lead at all times.
Hawthorns
Stanway Rovers
Dogs are welcomed on match days. They must be kept on a lead at all times and the owners must clean up all toilet actions by their dogs
Lincoln Road
Peterborough Sports
Dogs are also permitted into the ground but must be kept on a lead
McMullen Park
Real Bedford
This is a dog-friendly club, but the club advises owners always to keep their pets on the lead when inside the ground.
The Nest
Lakenheath
Dogs are welcome at the ground, however please do not take them into the clubhouse.
Trafford Park
Wroxham
The Ginger Pickle Arena is a dog friendly football ground.
Westwood Road
Cambridge City • St. Ives Town
Well behaved dogs (kept on a lead) are welcome at Westwood and — of course — receive free entry.
London
King George V Arena
Corinthian-Casuals
Dogs are always welcome on match days, however we do require that you keep them on a leash at all times and please clean up after your pet!
Reynolds Field
Hanwell Town
The club allows well behaved dogs within the ground, but owners are required to act responsibly by always keeping their dogs on a lead and clean up after them.
The Maurice Rebak Stadium
Wingate & Finchley
The club welcomes all well-behaved dogs on matchdays if kept on a lead.
North East
North West
South East
The 1878 Stadium
Burnham
Dogs are allowed in the stadium, however, they must be kept on a lead at all times
Enclosed Ground
Whitehawk
Dogs welcome (must be on a lead at all times).
Greatness Park
Sevenoaks Town
Dogs are permitted inside the stadium, provided they are kept on a lead.
Gunners Keep
Sholing
Dogs are permitted in the ground on matchdays, as long as they are kept on a lead and with their owner at all times.
Hop Oast Stadium
Horsham
Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas of the Stadium only if controlled on a lead.
Imber Court
Metropolitan Police
Dogs allowed — and plenty of places to walk them.
Memorial Playing Fields
Hartley Wintney
Dogs are welcomed in the ground but must be kept on a lead. Guide Dogs only are allowed in the Clubhouse.
Summerleaze Park
Holyport
This is a family and dog friendly club.
The Pilot Field
Hastings United
We welcome dogs to the Continental Pilot Field, however, they must be kept on a lead at all times and under full control.
South West
Badgers Hill
Frome Town
Dogs are permitted into the ground as long as they remain on leads. Securing animals to any part of the club's property or railings is not permitted.
Plain Ham
Larkhall Athletic
Well behaved dogs are welcome.
Trungle Parc
Mousehole
Keep dogs on leads.
Wordsworth Drive
Taunton Town
Dogs on a lead are permitted in the Stadium but they remain the sole responsibility of their owner at all times
West Midlands
Yorkshire and the Humber
Beechnut Lane
Pontefract Collieries
Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas at The Hunters Stadium, we just ask that they remain on a lead.
Queensgate
Bridlington Town
Dogs are allowed providing they are friendly and kept on a leash. A water station is provided.
The Citadel
Farsley Celtic
Dogs are allowed to access the ground, however they must be on a lead throughout their stay.
Welfare Ground
Emley
We welcome well-behaved dogs to the ground but they must be on a lead at all times. However, no dogs - except assistance dogs - are allowed in the Sports Bar. Dogs must not be walked on the adjacent cricket pitch.
Wheatley Park
Garforth Town
We're a dog-friendly club, so you're welcome to bring along your four-legged friends (as long as they keep you on a lead!).