London's oldest senior football ground. Based in the Forest Gate area of Newham. Owned by @claptoncfc.co.uk members, managed by the OSD Ground Trust. Web: oldspotted.doghttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3mjq44l63cc2jWe’ve built a little goal for kids, around the back of the clubhouse ⚽⚽ It got its first usage on Sunday with lots of mini-ballers getting involved at the @claptoncfc.co.uk Women's First Team game.17 Apr 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjq44l63cc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3mih7nwgdv22lFour returned tickets now available for tonight's sold out comedy at the Old Spotted Dog clubhouse featuring Mark Thomas 👇 Doors 6.30, show starts 7.30 prompt. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/netpol/206696101 Apr 2026 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih7nwgdv22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3mi34vuybp22sThere's more room to stand around the Old Spotted Dog Ground now with new fencing being installed by CCFC members. We’re part-way through making it more accessible following the £10,000 fundraising campaign. The old fencing hasn't gone yet but you can now stand up to the fencing nearest the pitch.27 Mar 2026 22:06 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi34vuybp22shttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3mhv5chwzqc24Good news! Newham Council has accepted the request to officially recognise Walter Tull Way as the name of the path beside the Old Spotted Dog Ground, home of @claptoncfc.co.uk25 Mar 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhv5chwzqc24https://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3mhfwg6auis2xToday is your last day to suggest a name for a new @claptoncfc.co.uk lager! After the success of the Old Scaffold Daze IPA collaboration with Pretty Decent Brewing, they are producing a session lager exclusive for the Old Spotted Dog Ground. Send your suggestions to bar@oldspotteddog.org by 9pm.19 Mar 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfwg6auis2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3mgk7a3qbuk2nNew bike racks have arrived! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ We're trialling them out just inside the Upton Lane gate for now.08 Mar 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgk7a3qbuk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3mci3cgyrc22y58 massive scaffold poles unloaded last week - the first task of the accessibility project is complete. The poles will make up the new pitch perimeter fence. Keep an eye out for future comms if you’d like to help out with the the next stage of the project 🤝15 Jan 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mci3cgyrc22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3mashpelupk2xMerry Christmas 🎄 There’s some great news to end the year as the accessibility fundraiser has hit its target of £10,000. Thanks to everyone who donated and shared. Work will start in the New Year. https://www.oldspotted.dog/news/old-spotted-dog-ground-accessibility-improvement-project-hits-its-target25 Dec 2025 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mashpelupk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3m7sndogqvk2iThe fundraiser to make the Old Spotted Dog Ground accessible for wheelchairs, those with mobility issues and those with reindeer-powered sleighs is edging closer to the target. Please donate if you can or share with your contacts and on social media 👇 https://chuffed.org/project/149972-urgent-help-us-make-the-dog-accessible-for-everyone12 Dec 2025 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7sndogqvk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3m76gvlp4kk22World Cup Draw? 🥱 FIFA boss cosying up to Trump? 🤮 Cleanse yourself of the #ModernFootball hellscape. Peruse our monthly accounts for October 🤓😊👇 https://oldspotted.dog/pages/transparency04 Dec 2025 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76gvlp4kk22https://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3m76gvlp4kk22World Cup Draw? 🥱 FIFA boss cosying up to Trump? 🤮 Cleanse yourself of the #ModernFootball hellscape. Peruse our monthly accounts for October 🤓😊👇 https://oldspotted.dog/pages/transparency04 Dec 2025 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76gvlp4kk22https://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3m67rarfdzc2lThe Old Spotted Dog Ground bar now has 6 taps, up from 2, including pints of cider for the first time.22 Nov 2025 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m67rarfdzc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldspotteddog.bsky.social/post/3m4iinctsls2xLet's make @claptoncfc.co.uk's ground accessible to all! 🐕 We are fundraising £10,000 to create flat walkways and pitch perimeter fencing from recycled scaffolding. https://www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/10/24/help-to-make-old-spotted-dog-ground-fully-accessible-for-everyone/31 Oct 2025 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:3nftphbzpdyzbhtmctla27yb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4iinctsls2x