First game of a scorching hot day at the old ground in Oulu, Castrén, with scaffold stands dotted around the place. A game of little excitement as the visitors from Espoo cancelled out the Oulu women. Delicious homemade cake. Women Ykkönen (level 2) ONS v FC Honka 0-0, att. 170

What a pleasant surprise, Raatin Stadion, a short beautiful walk out of the city centre in the sunshine and a great leafy and urban backdrop. Excellent game to boot and three very important points for Oulu to move off bottom spot Veikkausliiga AC Oulu v KTP Kotka 3-2, att. 2441

Seinäjoki, Finland. #FloodlightFriday

Back in the Superliga after a one year absence and there's a buzz and optimism in Odense as there hasn't been for many years. Big crowd, more direct and entertaining approach, we survived a few scares but great game and win in the end. Superliga OB v Viborg 3-1, att. 12.394

The away end was filled to the rafters, swaying with excitement. But a damp squib on the pitch, the physical home side, not shy of committing a foul or two, overpowered our lot completely. Fantastic vocal support on a disappointing evening. Superliga Vejle v OB 4-0, att. 10,187

A last gasp header saved us from extra time in a dire game. B1909 have a proud history, championships, cup wins and European games in the 60s. The Real Madrid scoreboard sign from 1964 is proudly displayed in the clubhouse. Danish Cup 1st round B1909 v FC Sønderborg 1-0, att 181

First dip into Lithuanian football at a large crumbling concrete oval in Panevėžys, a pleasant town in the lazy Friday sunshine. Two also-ran teams served up an unexciting game, refreshments sold out of a car boot at halftime. A Lyga Panevėžys v Džiugas Telšiai 0-1, att. 550

A short ride out of Kaunas and a good game and fair result although Jonava could have won it late on. The multisport complex is beautifully located north of the town centre, a large stand with a robust-looking roof 1. Lyga (Lithuania level 2) Jonava v Kauno Žalgiris 1-1, att 350

Noon football at an old ground with a pleasant location on the bank of River Neris in the outskirts of Vilnius. Žalgiris the better side but poor finishing let them down, scored 1 of 2 penalties though. Baltic Women's League MFA Žalgiris v Flora Tallinn 1-0, att. 45

The big game of the weekend, 1st v 3rd in a cup QF, and a strong Sūduva performance topped off with a brace soon after the break. Largest stadium in Lithuania and I quite liked it despite the track, two tiers and a distinct exterior. LFF Cup Kauno Žalgiris v Sūduva 0-2, att 1400

Monday evening and the end of a great trip to Lithuania, highly recommended for a visit, and the most entertaining game saved for last. Šiauliai took the visitors from the capital apart after falling behind but conceded again late. A Lyga Šiauliai v Vilnius Žalgiris 2-2, att 800

My low energy level decided the game tonight, the closest option to home. And not a bad game on a hot evening as the promotion-favoured home side fought back from 2 down and searched frantically for an elusive winner. Fynsserien (DK level 6) B 1913 v Fjordager 2-2, att. 115

Odense v Århus, 3rd v 2nd largest city in Denmark and a game with loads of nerve and intensity. We lost, and deserved to, but it was closer than numbers suggest. Scored 10 and conceded 15 in 5 games, we desperately need to strengthen defence. Superliga OB v AGF 1-5, att. 13,073

Plenty of enthusiasm, less skill, but an entertaining game with two teams committed to attack. All played out at a wonderful bucolic setting, tree-lined and a newly harvested field as neighbour. Denmark in August. Lolland-Falsterserien (level 7) Tingsted v Nakskov II 2-2, att 42

Meandering around Lübeck's Altstadt, a lovely place with its shops, eateries and quirky wynds, before footie at Stadion am Buniamshof. Good game from Phönix to go 2nd in the table and enthusiastic support. Regionalliga Nord (level 4) Phönix Lübeck v Werder Bremen II 2-0, att 452

My least favourite ground in my city, too open for my liking. And a frustrating evening for the childhood club, lots of possession but precious little end product in a game that ended in near darkness. Autumn is creeping in. Fynsserien (DK level 6) Fjordager v Tved 2-0, att. 74

A group of mates playing level 8 footie together who all of a sudden, after a decent cup run, fnd themselves pitted against a Superliga side. No contest of course but a good evening for all both on and off the pitch. Danish Cup 2nd round FC Kalundborg v OB 0-11, att. 2715

As lopsided a game as the scoreline suggests but an agreeable afternoon at Skive's tranquil and leafy training complex all the same, free coffee as well. Jyllandsserien 2 (DK level 7) Skive II v ASA Århus II 1-6, att. 50 #groundhopping

This was a fierce contest between the two promotion favourites. And the most charming venue, elevated clubhouse, everything spick and span, and drinks served by the most cheerful person you're bound to meet. Lolland Falsterserien (DK level 7) Væggerløse v Listrup 2-1, att. 152

Disappointing Denmark, lacking pace, creativity and precision, and then you draw a blank against a side that's 100% effort. And Scotland could have nicked it with a better centre forward. Great evening with the boy all the same World Cup Qual. Denmark v Scotland 0-0, att. 35,369