Club Overview

Bottesford Town were founded in 1974 and are nicknamed the Poachers. They joined the Northern Counties East League in 2007 after competing in the Lincolnshire League and Central Midlands League.

Ground Guide: Barrett Steel Stadium

Address: Birch Park, Ontario Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 2TQ.

The stadium has a 4G pitch, clubhouse and a reported capacity of 1,000, including 300 covered spaces and 150 seats. Published league admission is £7 for adults, £4 for concessions and free for under-16s. Programmes are online-only and dogs are not permitted according to the league guide. Confirm current arrangements with the club.

Getting There

From the M180, take the M181 towards Scunthorpe. At the Berkeley Hotel roundabout turn towards Scotter Road, then follow local roads towards Sunningdale Road and Ontario Road. The league warns that Goodwood Road is unsuitable for large vehicles, so use Ontario Road. Scunthorpe station is around three miles away; bus 34 is listed from the town centre towards Quebec Road, followed by a short walk.

Club History

Bottesford’s league history includes the Lincolnshire League from 1974 to 2000, the Central Midlands League from 2000 to 2007 and the NCEL from 2007 onwards. Honours include the Central Midlands League Supreme Division title in 2006/07 and multiple Lincolnshire League championships.

Official club information: Northern Counties East Football League – Bottesford Town.