Bayly 2025

Images: Mike Bayly

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No-one does a backdrop quite like Mike Bayly.

The “Turner of the Terraces” has had another stellar year, covering the miles to capture some of the most breathtaking landscapes in football.

It’s when we take a wider look at the game do we notice the movement and the stillness, leaving time for contemplation during breathless 90 minutes.

Here’s Mike’s favourite football photos he has taken in 2025.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United. March. England.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Dundee vs St. Johnstone. March. Scotland.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Belper Town vs Stocksbridge Park Steels. April. England.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Workington vs Ashton United. May. England.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. SPG Rietz-Stams v SPG Silz-Mötz. Austria. June.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. SU Inzing v FC Oberhofen Pfaffenhofen. Austria. June.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Union Innsbruck vs SC Mills. Austria. June.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. SOUL Tower Hamlets v Sheppey Sports. England. August.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Dog Daisy United v PSV Braunschweig. England. August.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Viitorul Pietrosita vs Gloria Doicesti. Romania. November.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Chindia Târgoviște v Voluntari. Romania. November.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Bamford vs Buxworth. England. November.

©Mike Bayly/ Terrace Edition. Bamford vs Buxworth. England. November.

Mike is on X and Instagram: @mike_bayly

His book “British Football’s Greatest Grounds” can be purchased via Stanchion.