Potters Bar Town FC began as a school old-boys club in 1960, and more than six decades later it still draws a loyal crowd to a ground tucked behind a Hertfordshire housing estate. The club has climbed from the Barnet & District League all the way into the Isthmian Premier Division—a rare feat among non-league sides, and one documented in detail by the Football Club History Database.
Founded: 1960 ·
League: Isthmian Premier Division ·
Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Quick snapshot
- Founded in 1960 as Mount Grace Old Scholars (Wikipedia)
- Currently competing in the Isthmian Premier Division (Football Club History Database)
- Home ground is The Lantern Stadium (Parkfield), capacity around 2,500 (Non-League Grounds)
- Exact managerial appointment details beyond the 2026 listing
- Comprehensive and current squad roster unavailable from tier-1 or tier-2 sources
- Ground grading passed on 1 May 2005, enabling promotion to Southern League level for 2005-06 (Pitchero – Club history update)
- Promoted to Isthmian Premier Division in 2017-18 after finishing runner-up in Division One North (Football Club History Database)
- Falls to Step 3 of the non-league pyramid following relegation from the 2025-26 Isthmian Premier Division (Football Club History Database)
- Rebuilding phase under new management likely to prioritise league stability and youth development (Football Club History Database)
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Original name | Mount Grace Old Scholars |
| League | Isthmian Premier Division |
| Location | Potters Bar, Hertfordshire |
| Stadium | The Lantern Stadium (Parkfield) |
| Capacity | ~2,500 |
| Current coach (2026) | Sammy Moore |
| 2025-26 finish | 21st of 22 (relegated) |
What is Potters Bar Town FC?
Potters Bar Town Football Club is a semi-professional non-league side based in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1960 by PE teacher Ken Barrett at Mount Grace School, the club operated for three decades under the name Mount Grace Old Scholars before rebranding to its current identity around 1991. The team’s home ground, The Lantern Stadium (Parkfield), sits at Watkins Rise off The Walk and can accommodate approximately 2,500 spectators, according to Non-League Grounds.
When was the club founded?
The club was established in 1960 and entered the Barnet & District League in its opening season, competing in Division One during 1960-61. Within five years, the Barnet & District League merged with the Finchley & District League to form the North London Combination, which Potters Bar joined and began dominating: the club won the Premier Division title in 1967-68, as documented by Pitchero’s official club history update.
From schoolboy roots to league champions within eight years — the speed of Mount Grace Old Scholars’ early rise set a pattern of ambitious progression that would define the club for the next six decades.
What league does it compete in?
Potters Bar Town currently competes in the Isthmian Premier Division, part of the Pitching In network of regional semi-professional leagues covering Greater London and surrounding counties. The club reached this level after a sustained climb through the Hertfordshire County League, Spartan South Midlands League, Southern League, and eventually the Isthmian League structure. Their best-ever league finish in the Isthmian Premier Division came in 2023-24, when the side finished 15th of 22 teams with a record of 42 games: 14 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses, 65 goals scored, 70 conceded, and 51 points, per Sky Sports league tables.
Where is the club based?
The club is based in Potters Bar, a town in the Hertsmere district of Hertfordshire, England. The Lantern Stadium (Parkfield) is reached from Junction 24 of the M25 motorway, exiting onto the A111 Southgate Road and proceeding to the A1000 High Street before turning onto Watkins Rise, as detailed in official directions from Pitchero. The ground, which the club upgraded in 2005 with turnstiles sourced from the old Wembley Stadium, represents a significant investment in the club’s non-league infrastructure.
“Potters Bar Town is an amateur English club competing in the Isthmian Football League Premier Division, with 18 total players in the squad and an average player age of 28.2 years.”
Where is Potters Bar FC’s stadium?
What is the stadium called?
The home venue is officially named The Lantern Stadium (Parkfield), located at Watkins Rise, Potters Bar, EN6 1QB. The stadium features a main stand with seating, covered standing areas, and a clubhouse operating under the name The Bar @ Potters Bar Town Football Club, with opening hours from 2pm Monday through Wednesday and from 11:30am Thursday through Sunday, as listed on Potters Bar Eye.
The ground passed a Football Association grading inspection on 1 May 2005, a milestone that enabled the club’s promotion to the Southern League Division One East for the 2005-06 season—marking the highest level at which the club had competed up to that point. Capacity is listed at approximately 2,500 by Non-League Grounds, though exact certification details vary across sources.
For supporters planning match-day visits, the M25 access and A1000 route make The Lantern Stadium relatively straightforward to reach from north London and the surrounding Home Counties — a key practical detail for a club drawing support from multiple counties.
Who is the manager of Potters Bar FC?
According to football data platform Sofascore, the club’s listed coach in early 2026 was Sammy Moore. Sofascore describes Potters Bar Town as an amateur English club competing in the Isthmian Football League Premier Division, with 18 total players in the squad and an average player age of 28.2 years at the time of that listing. Transfermarkt’s 2025-26 squad page for Potters Bar Town identifies individual players including left midfielders Nana Kyei (age 28, transferred from Enfield Town) and Luka Chalwell (age 22, transferred from Chatham Town), indicating active roster movement in the non-league transfer market.
“Transfermarkt lists individual players for the 2025-26 season with their positions, ages, and transfer histories. Sofascore provides a broader team profile including the squad size and average age. For the most up-to-date squad news, the club’s official Pitchero page publishes regular updates.”
Who are the current players?
The most current and detailed squad information appears on Transfermarkt, which lists individual players for the 2025-26 season with their positions, ages, and transfer histories. Sofascore provides a broader team profile including the squad size and average age. For the most up-to-date squad news, the club’s official Pitchero page publishes regular updates, though comprehensive roster details across all positions require cross-referencing multiple platforms.
With relegation confirmed in the 2025-26 season—finishing 21st of 22 with a record of 42 games: 9 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses, 46 goals scored, 94 conceded, and 30 points—the new management faces an immediate rebuild challenge at Step 3 of the non-league pyramid, a level the club last occupied briefly in the mid-2000s.
What are the upcoming fixtures and recent results for Potters Bar FC?
The most recent verified result for Potters Bar Town was a 1-1 draw against Whitehawk, a result that reflected the club’s inconsistent mid-season form. Fixtures and updated results are available through the club’s official website on Pitchero, which publishes the full season schedule with dates, times, and venue information.
What are the latest results?
Recent league results show the club struggled significantly in the 2025-26 Isthmian Premier Division campaign, with a record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 30 losses across 42 games yielding 30 points and a goal difference of minus-48. A YouTube match video from April 2026 shows Welling United beating Potters Bar Town 1-0 in an Isthmian Football League fixture, illustrating the narrow margins that defined much of the club’s season.
Upcoming matches
The official Pitchero club page remains the most reliable source for upcoming fixtures, with the full schedule published in advance of each month. Supporters should check the site regularly for any changes to kick-off times or venue changes, particularly given the club’s upcoming relegation to Step 3, which may affect which league and which opponents feature on the fixture list next season.
How to follow and connect with Potters Bar Town FC
Potters Bar Town maintains an active online presence across multiple platforms, allowing supporters to track results, view squad updates, and engage with the club community between match days.
Official website
The club’s official website is hosted on Pitchero at pitchero.com/clubs/pottersbartownfc/. The site provides news updates, fixture and results listings, squad information, and ground directions.
Social media channels
The club maintains a Facebook page at facebook.com/PottersBarTownFC and an Instagram account under the handle @pbtfc. These platforms publish match previews, results, behind-the-scenes content, and community announcements.
Non-league clubs like Potters Bar Town operate on limited resources compared to professional sides, so social media often serves as the primary communication channel for match-day information — supporters who follow the official accounts on Facebook and Instagram stay best informed about last-minute changes and community events.
How to attend a match at The Lantern Stadium
Attending a Potters Bar Town match involves a straightforward process common to non-league football venues. Tickets are typically purchased on the gate on match day, though some fixtures may have advance ticket options published on the Pitchero site. Prices vary by match type, with standard league games typically charging between £8 and £12 for adults, with concessions and under-16 discounts available.
Getting tickets
For most Isthmian Premier Division matches, tickets are available on the gate at The Lantern Stadium. The club’s Pitchero website occasionally lists advance ticket options for higher-profile fixtures or cup matches. Supporters are advised to arrive early on match days, particularly for evening kick-offs, as non-league venues often have limited turnstile capacity compared to larger stadiums.
Match-day experience
The Lantern Stadium offers a compact, community-scale match-day experience typical of non-league football. The clubhouse, The Bar @ Potters Bar Town Football Club, opens from 11:30am on match days and provides refreshments before and after games. Parking is available in the surrounding area, though spaces fill quickly for popular fixtures; the M25 proximity makes the ground accessible by car, while Potters Bar railway station provides a viable public transport option.
Key steps to follow the club
- Visit the official Pitchero website at pitchero.com/clubs/pottersbartownfc/ to check fixtures and news
- Follow the club’s Facebook page at facebook.com/PottersBarTownFC for match-day updates
- Track results and statistics on platforms like Sofascore or the Football Club History Database
- Use junction 24 of the M25 and the A111/A1000 route for driving directions to The Lantern Stadium
Notable achievements and club records
Potters Bar Town’s most significant achievements include winning the Hertfordshire Senior County League Premier Division title and the Aubrey Cup in 1990-91, a double that marked the club’s emergence as a serious non-league contender. The club reached the third round of the FA Vase that same season, matching its league success on the national cup stage.
In the FA Cup, Potters Bar Town reached the fourth qualifying round (the final qualifying stage before the proper first round) in the 2006-07, 2016-17, and 2019-20 seasons, as documented by Wikipedia. The club also won the South Midlands League Premier Division championship in 1996-97, securing the title on goal difference and conceding only two goals at home in 14 league games.
Relegation in 2025-26 marks the club’s first demotion since 1979, ending a remarkable 47-year period of continuous upward movement through the non-league pyramid without suffering relegation — a sharp contrast to the consistent management that drove decades of progress.
The climb through non-league football has seen the club pass several significant milestones: promotion from the Hertfordshire County League Division Two in 1968 at the first attempt, a return to the Premier Division under manager Micky Holson in 1981-82, founding membership of the Spartan South Midlands League in 1997-98, and the 2005 ground grading that unlocked Southern League football. Each step represents years of work by volunteers, committee members, and supporters.
Related reading: Potters Bar Town FC: History, Players & Tickets
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Frequently asked questions
How can I buy tickets for Potters Bar FC?
Tickets for most matches are purchased on the gate at The Lantern Stadium on match day. Check the official Pitchero page for any advance ticket options, particularly for cup fixtures or higher-profile matches.
What is the capacity of the stadium?
The Lantern Stadium (Parkfield) has an approximate maximum capacity of 2,500 spectators according to Non-League Grounds, though exact certified capacity figures vary across sources.
What is the club’s current form?
The 2025-26 season ended with relegation from the Isthmian Premier Division, with the club finishing 21st of 22 teams. The record of 9 wins, 3 draws, and 30 losses across 42 games reflected significant struggles throughout the campaign.
How can I contact the club?
The club can be contacted through its official Pitchero website or via its Facebook and Instagram social media channels. Ground contact details are listed on the Pitchero site at Watkins Rise, Potters Bar, EN6 1QB.
What is the club’s record attendance?
Specific record attendance figures are not consistently documented across tier-1 or tier-2 sources. The ground’s capacity of approximately 2,500 provides an upper limit, though actual record figures would require verification from the club’s official records.
When was the club founded?
Potters Bar Town FC was founded in 1960 under the name Mount Grace Old Scholars by PE teacher Ken Barrett at Mount Grace School in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.
What league does Potters Bar Town play in?
Following relegation from the 2025-26 Isthmian Premier Division, the club will compete at Step 3 of the non-league pyramid in the upcoming season. The Isthmian League structure previously governed the club’s competitive context.
Who is the current manager?
According to Sofascore, the club’s listed coach in early 2026 was Sammy Moore. For the most current managerial information following relegation and the rebuild, check the official Pitchero site or the club’s social media channels.
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