The 32-year-old joins the North West Counties Division One South outfit on a free from Curzon Ashton, with ex-Chorley boss Matt Jansen set to take charge for the new campaign.
Jones was appointed by the North West Counties Division One South outfit in November 2019 after retiring from playing.
Stockport County took ruthless advantage of Chesterfield’s late stumble to forge a five-point lead at the top of the National League – and Hatters boss Dave Challinor had an ominous message for the chasing pack.
WILL Collar scored the first and last goal in a dominant display by Stockport County against a depleted Grimsby Town team.
PADDY Madden’s goal deep into first-half injury-time helped the Hatters to all three points against an Aldershot team who were never out of the game.
Stpckport County boss Simon Rusk admits the Hatters showed a lack of fight late on as FC Halifax continued their promising start to the season.
It was an excellent performance by Darren Sarll’s Glovers but another lacklustre outing for the men in blue now with a record of only two goals in the last five games and only one at home.
John Rooney proved the match-winner as Stockport County secured a crucial third place finish on the final day with a hard-fought victory at Yeovil Town.
The 31-year-old –a high-profile signing from Fleetwood Town last month – played his most vital role yet as his solitary goal continued Stockport’s title push at the expense of play-off chasing FC Halifax Town.
The upwardly mobile Hatters extended their unbeaten run to six with a deserved victory built on another solid defensive display which withstood the inconsistent Shots’ attempt at a grandstand finish in a frantic final period.
The 31-year-old made a shock departure from Fleetwood Town this week to join Simon Rusk’s promotion hopefuls on a three-and-a-half-year deal for a fee rumoured around £250,000
The Shots keeper superbly kept out John Rooney’s tame spot-kick after the Hatters playmaker saw his cross handled by Dinesh Gillela
Gannon’s Stockport side pulled off a superb 3-1 victory at League Two side Yeovil Town to reach the Second Round of the FA Cup.
Boreham Wood recovered from an early scare to maintain their unbeaten home record with victory over King’s Lynn Town.
Dave Challinor has taken the handbrake off at Stockport County – and now they are heading for top gear.
ANTONI SARCEVIC says nights like Stockport County’s first round replay win are why he joined the Hatters – and they’d love another at Rotherham on Friday.
Results have been mixed with the loss to Barnet leaving County five points outside the play-offs
STOCKPORT County have made a big statement of intent towards their push for promotion with the signing of Bolton Wanderers captain Antoni Sarcevic.
Bookies. Pundits. Rival managers. Ask any of them who will lift the National League title in May and the same answer comes back: Stockport County.
Suggestions that the pandemic would re-align the finances of clubs appear to be wide of the mark in the view of Wild.
The striker, who scored 35 goals in 78 games for the League Two Bluebirds and spearheaded promotion to the EFL in 2019-20, has signed a three-year deal.
Stott, a property entrepreneur and multi-millionaire, bought PFA last week, thus becoming the de facto owner of Stockport Town.
Hurst was the man who ended Grimsby’s five-year exile from the EFL when he masterminded victory over Forest Green Rovers in the National League play-off final of 2016.
The duo dropped out of League Two in May on the back of desperately disappointing seasons and will be determined to bounce back at the first attempt.
Grimsby Town are set for a baptism of fire on their return to Non- League with an opening day trip to face Bromley.
Their coverage starts with Grimsby Town’s first game back in Non-League, at Bromley, on August 21 with South-end’s home clash with Stockport County being shown a week later.
The Hatters are gunning for a perfect 20 to seal promotion through the play-offs, starting today at home to Hartlepool United.
Lee Phillips made a good career out of getting the better of defenders but going up against a young Tyrone Mings in Chippenham Town training sessions showed the striker all he needed to know.
“I’ve worked hard to continue playing for 21 years,” said the former Reading, Nottingham Forest and Derby County striker. “So you’ve got to enjoy moments like this.
The slight compensation for their manager Daryl McMahon is that with his side’s latest victory, their seventh in eight games, they may well also have dashed Halifax Town’s hopes of making the top seven too.
It was tough for Concord to get up the pitch in the first half so Harrogate were winning it back on the halfway line and attacking again.
The U’s remain a point behind leaders Torquay but hold a game in hand with six fixtures to play.
By Tom Scott GRANTHAM Town chairman Darren Ashton admits Carlton Palmer’s shock return to management is a major coup for […]
Chris Davies took his team (touring as Manchester AFC) to play in front of 65,000 at the Aztec Stadium, Mexico and then led them to become the first English team ever to play in Cuba
The Whites haven’t played a match since January 30 and sit bottom of the division having completed only 15 fixtures
Woods struck the winner from the spot just two minutes into the second half after Jeff King was brought down by Cameron Coxe
By Jon Couch AXING? Martin McIntosh IT’S true to say there’s a fair amount of confusion hanging round the necks […]
By Tony Dolbear YOU BEAUTY! Sutton’s Harry Beautyman strikes from the penalty spotPIC: Paul LoughlinSUTTON UNITED bounced back from Tuesday’s […]
Local business man Robert Smethurst has acquired the assets of Town, who were wound up last month in the High Court over unpaid debts of £500,000
CHESTER left-back Joel Taylor appears set to step up into the Football League with new-boys Harrogate Town. The former Stoke […]
Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver shared his promotion joy on the new NL Full Time podcast before his side were hailed by fans during an open bus top parade!
Grantham Town have snapped up former Harrogate Town striker Ashley Worsfold following his release from Basford United.
Stockport County have a new army of fans among staff at their local hospitals after making a major donation to help them focus on the treatment of coronavirus within their local community.
Danny Lloyd reckons he’s “buzzing” to be back at Stockport County after signing on loan from Salford City until the end of the season.
Former Ashton United and Buxton boss boss Paul Phillips is the new manager of BetVictor Northern Premier League Matlock Town.
Lifelong Stockport County fan and businessman Mark Stott has big plans for bringing the fans back to Edgeley Park after buying the National League’s Hatters.
Aldershot completed a loan move for Plymouth Argyle striker Alex Fletcher in the final hours before Monday’s transfer window closed.
The National League North club were honoured alongside the best and brightest in Non-League football at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge
The 25-year-old helped his side to a third place finish in National League North, though saw the season end in disappointment with a play-off defeat to Spennymoor on penalties
Warbuton, who netted 27 goals as County secured the National League North title this season, was widely expected to attract plenty of attention from EFL clubs, after the attacking midfielder enjoyed a seller campaign.
The Saints, who lost last season’s play-off final to Harrogate Town, have hit form since the turn of the year
The 25-year-old has been a big factor in the Saints’ National League North promotion push since joining from Step 3 Biggleswade Town in the summer
Think the FA Trophy is a distraction for clubs with aspirations and their eyes on promotion?
Brackley dent County’s title tilt By Tim Carroll DEADLOCK BREAKER: Lee Ndlovu smashes home the match winner PICTURES: Mike Capps […]
Bedford take on Aldershot Town this weekend.
The game was called off with more than 24 hours until kick-off, sparking fears of another spate of season-disrupting postponements.
Brackley Town boss Kevin Wilkin is keen to build on last season’s FA Trophy success.
George Haigh is one of the oldest surviving professional footballers in the world, having made his debut for the Hatters in 1936.
By Gareth Evans STOCKPORT (4-3-3): Hinchliffe 6; Minihan 7, Palmer 6, Smalley 5, Askew 6 (Kirby 67, 5); Turnbull 6, […]
The Bostik Premier side are on the look-out for potential suitors interested in taking on the completely debt-free club.
The Saints edged out County 3-2 when they met at St James Park back in December.
The exciting 22-year-old made 24 appearances for the Minstermen before he was let go by the former Football League club, and arrives at the New Windmill Stadium to boost Paul Holleran’s attacking options.
After beating Boston, Spennymoor fans are delighted with the work of their boss, Jason Ainsley, – but his wife is not so pleased…
By Matt Badcock YOU LEARN a lot about yourself and your teammates perched on a small platform 40ft above the […]
STOCKPORT COUNTY have secured full-back Sam Minihan on an improved two-year deal – and the club are set to increase their season ticket sales for the fourth year in a row.
JASON AINSLEY says Spennymoor Town know they’ve reached the National League North – because interest has gone through the roof!
NOT everyone involved with Spennymoor Town is thrilled with the club’s promotion – midfielder Jamie Chandler’s girlfriend isn’t best pleased!
By Tim Carroll BRACKLEY T 5 STALYBRIDGE 2 BRACKLEY TOWN rounded off their season with a goal fest. Three goals […]
CHEADLE TOWN are to wind up their season with a four-game tour of China.
IT hasn’t exactly been a barrel of laughs for Stockport County supporters recently. The Hatters are no doubt sick of reading about the cautionary tale of their demise.
MACCLESFIELD TOWN have bolstered their attacking options with the loan signing of striker Richard Brodie from National League rivals York City.
MACCLESFIELD TOWN boss John Askey has made three signings as his side look to put an end to their four-match winless run.
FC HALIFAX TOWN have signed the Evo-Stik NPL Premier Young Player of the Year, Matty Kosylo, for an undisclosed fee from Nantwich Town.
BILLY HEATH knows FC Halifax Town comes with a different remit to North Ferriby United – but he’s warned the Shaymen that National League North is the toughest test yet.
BARROW boss Paul Cox reckons the signing of Macclesfield Town skipper Paul Turnbull gives the Bluebirds “something we have been lacking”.
FRANK SINCLAIR has departed National League North side Hednesford Town for the second time in six weeks.
FRANK SINCLAIR wants to remain as manager of Hednesford Town even if the club are relegated from the National League North.
NANTWICH TOWN boss Phil Parkinson says his six new signings show the club are determined to “finish the season as high as possible”.
THERE aren’t many Non-League coaches who can claim to have been inspired musically by Ant & Dec, kept Janet Jackson off No.1 spot and represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.
FRANK SINCLAIR says an “honest” three-hour meeting with Hednesford Town chairman Steve Price led to him returning to the Pitmen just two days after leaving.
HEDNESFORD TOWN are looking for their fourth manager of the season after they parted company with Frank Sinclair on Tuesday night.
STOCKPORT COUNTY legend Jim Gannon has returned to the club for a third spell as manager, leaving Evo-Stik NPL North side Northwich Victoria.
HARROGATE TOWN have terminated the contract of midfielder Cecil Nyoni after he missed training as well as failing to show up for games.
NANTWICH TOWN defender Mat Bailey can’t wait to face his old club Stockport County after the pair were drawn against each other in the FA Trophy.
DAVID FITZPATRICK can’t wait to be back on the pitch after signing for Macclesfield Town – he’s fed up of Saturday afternoons with Jeff Stelling!
PICK up any newspaper this week and you’ll discover there’s a dark cloud hanging over the blue half of Manchester. There’s a club in decline, we’re told. Things ain’t what they used to be.
There is currently no hotter striker in the Skrill Premier than Connor Jennings, who scored his seventh and eighth goals of his loan spell with Macclesfield in Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Southport.
One off the bottom of Skrill North with a solitary point from five games, Stockport County did not have a prayer; a once-proud Championship club at their lowest ebb with manager Ian Bogie quitting after abuse from fans.
Stockport County have signed former Leicester City midfielder Aman Verma.
Stephen O’Halloran has joined Stockport County following his recent departure from Nuneaton Town.
Mansfield Town captain Adam Murray says his third Blue Square Bet Premier promotion has left him feeling sick!
Darije Kalezic has left his position as manager of Blue Square Bet Premier club Stockport County.
Stockport County have secured the services of Fleetwood Town centre-back Kieran Charnock on loan.
Stockport County are awaiting clearance before confirming the signing of midfielder Simon Hackney.
Stockport County have sacked manager Jim Gannon after falling into the Blue Square Bet Premier relegation zone.
Chesterfield goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell has joined Stockport County on loan for a month.
Stockport County have allowed Ben Say and Andy Graham to join Warrington Town on loan.
Stockport County boss Jim Gannon feels it’s the perfect time for midfielder Paul Turnbull to return to Edgeley Park.
Great Britain’s national sport of Footballer Bashing has been back in full swing this week.
Newport County’s impressive start to the season continued as they recorded a resounding 4-0 win against Nuneaton in their first ever competitive game at Rodney Parade.
Experienced frontman Iyseden Christie has joined Blue Square Bet Premier club Alfreton Town.
SUNDAY, MARCH 6(3pm ko unless stated)NORTH WEST COUNTIES LEAGUE GROUNDHOP: Steeton v Ashton Town (ko 11.30am), Ilkley Town v Garstang […]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27GeoSonic Lowland League: Celtic B 3 Stirling University 1Central Wales Cup 4th Round: Abermule 4 Machynlleth 2, Llanfair […]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21(7.45pm ko unless stated)NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH: Bradford Park Avenue v Leamington NORTH WEST COUNTIES LEAGUE Division One South: […]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13(3pm ko unless stated)NORTH WEST COUNTIES LEAGUE Division One South: FC Isle of Man v Eccleshall (ko 1.45pm)MONDAY, […]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6(3pm ko unless stated)EMIRATES FA CUP Fourth Round: AFC Bournemouth v Boreham Wood (ko 6.30pm, live on ITV4)ISTHMIAN […]
FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker and Chorley boss Matt Jansen has stepped down as manager of Stockport Town to return to […]
Back in September 2020, first-team manager Andy Gray stepped down to concentrate on the role of ‘Director of Football Development’ with a view to focusing on the Stockport-based club’s future development.
FORMER Wolves and Sheffield Wednesday striker Adam Proudlock has left Eccleshall after just four games as manager. Proudlock quit after […]
By DAVID RICHARDSON New era unveiling Savage’s playing days Macclesfield Town in the EFL NO SOONER had the final nail […]
SUNDAY, 11 OCTOBER (3pm unless stated) BUILDBASE FA VASE Second Qualifying Round: Barnton v Swallownest, Baldock Town v Halstead Town, […]
New Stalybridge star Damani Holness is sure to win fans for his attitude as well as his skills after calling Celtic an ‘historic’ club.
ON, FOR NOW! Barrow are scheduled to visit Barnet on Tuesday night ■ In view of the current situation with […]
Due to postponements and unforeseen rescheduling, it is advisable to check all matches and kick-off times Sunday, December 29 (3pm […]
FORMER England star Paul Merson made a surprise comeback when turning out for Combined Counties Premier side Hanworth Villa – […]
Steve HILL HILLY’S AWAY DAYS The first two weekends of November saw me travelling north, firstly for family duties, secondly […]
By Robin Jones RETURN: Robbie Savage FORMER Wales international and Premier League midfielder Robbie Savage has made his playing comeback […]
By John Lyons DAVE Roberts has previous when it comes to books centred on football as those who have read […]
By Phil Brennan AT 30 years of age, Dave By Phil Brennan Wild, one of the youngest managers in senior […]
●A late Scott Rendell penalty sparked pandemonium among the 4,000 travelling fans in the away end at Carrow Road as […]
HOT DATE: Macauley Bonne and Leyton Orient host Bromley on Saturday PICTURE: TGSPHOTO NEXT PORT OF CALL: Stockport County and […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. Sunday, October 21 (3pm unless stated) BOSTIK LEAGUE South East: Guernsey […]
BIG BATTLE: Sutton face Leyton Orient next Saturday PICTURE: TGSPHOTO TOO GOOD: Can the Shots climb the table as they […]
SATURDAY AUGUST 4 Cheadle Heath Nomads 2 Stockport Town 0 AT the end of last season, I was closing in […]
ROUND-UP By Robin Jones ST AUSTELL recorded the highest score of the round when they trounced visitors Bishops Lydeard 9-1. […]
LEARN THE ROPES: Former mixed martial arts master Neil ‘Goliath’ Grove has been training Glenn Tamplin’s Billericay Town this week. […]
SUNDAY, MARCH 13(3pm ko unless stated)ISTHMIAN LGE South Central: Guernsey v Hanwell TNORTH WEST COUNTIES LGE Premier: Northwich Victoria v […]
Paul Fairclough is convinced England C have a band of winners to select from after unveiling his galaxy of Non-League stars for the crunch clash with Wales C.
By Jon Couch JIM BENTLEY has finally got his man in top striker Mark Cullen.The AFC Fylde boss tried the […]
WATFORD’S Head of Academy Goalkeeper Graham Stack knows all about those first steps as a keeper, having enjoyed a long professional career that started at Arsenal.
THEY’VE got an England international in their corner and a big FA Trophy quarter-final date with Non-League giants Stockport County to come – and Needham Market penalty hero Luke Ingram couldn’t be prouder of how his teammates are putting the club on the map.
COMBINED COUNTIES■TITLE-CHASING Jersey Bulls narrowed the points gap at the top of Premier South with a 2-1 victory at Camberley […]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13North West Counties League Div One South: FC Isle of Man 1 Eccleshall 0GeoSonic Lowland League: Celtic B […]
r next challenge on the road to Wembley after the quarter-final draws for the FA Vase and FA Trophy were made on Monday afternoon.
PAUL COOK says he wouldn’t have joined any other National League club – and wants to lead Chesterfield back to where he left them.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6EMIRATES FA CUP FOURTH ROUND: Bournemouth……. 0 Boreham Wood…. 1Ricketts 38HT: 0-1 Att: 9,548ISTHMIAN LEAGUE South Central: Sutton […]
Cook led the Spireites to the League Two title in 2014 and then the League One play-offs the following season during his previous spell.
‘W’ FOR WINNER: Jake Robinson scored for Dartford against EbbsfleetMONDAY, JANUARY 31THE ISTHMIAN VELOCITY CUP Round 3: Carshalton Athletic 1 […]
Bees caught in alleged race storm By Neil Harvey BARNET head of football Dean Brennan quashed rumours the Bees squad may […]
Chorley director of football Andy Preece believes the Magpies’ involvement in the National League North promotion race sums up the spirit at the club – and he reckons they’ve got one of Non-League’s best gaffers in Jamie Vermiglio.
Ollie Palmer lived his dream debut for Wrexham – and realised his new manager wasn’t lying!
2021-22 FACTA WINNERS THE 2021-22 FACupFactfile Team Awards (FACTAs) have received the highest number of votes in its seven-year history, […]
By Neil Harvey SOUTHEND UNITED have delved into Step 2 to boost their squad and attempt to get out of […]
THE FA Cup-Factfile Team Awards (FACTAs) are the only annual awards that recognise the achievements and contributions of Non-League clubs in the FA Cup and are nominated by fans of Non-League football.
■ RYAN Gon- doh is back pionship side on the move – this time to north of the border with […]
Jordan Hulme has returned ‘home’ to Altrincham as one of three new signings following the departure of Joel Senior.
Sutton’s historic promotion, Hornchurch’s shock FA Trophy success and a goalkeeper scoring a last-minute goal at Wembley – it’s fair to say 2021 provided us with a rollercoaster of emotions.
Non-League clubs welcomed bumper Christmas crowds over a busy festive weekend.
CHESTERFIELD and FC Halifax Town finished 2021 joint top of the National League table after the two couldn’t be separated on Bank Holiday Monday.
Step four Larkhall Athletic will make the trip to Non-League giants Stockport County in the FA Trophy fourth round.
NEIL CUGLEY admits the shine of Folkestone Invicta’s draw with Wrexham has been taken off by the Welsh Government’s decision to ban spectators – but he hopes the picture improves before the fixture.
The draw for the FA Trophy fourth round was made on Monday afternoon as clubs look to move within three wins of a place at Wembley Stadium.
A number of clubs from Non-League’s top tier will face familiar opponents as they enter the competition for the first time this season.
The former Gateshead and Stockport County moves to Croft Park after spending the last two years with Ebac Northern League Division One side Consett.
Phil Annets gives us the facts and figures behind next weekend’s FA Cup second round ties.
CONNOR Jennings admits there were times when he didn’t think he would play football ever again after scoring on his return to action.
It’s been an eye-opener – now I’ve got the bugBy MATT BADCOCK READY TO GO AGAIN: Carlton Palmer is looking […]
Goal ace leads a Ravens fightback LEAP OF FAITH: Michael Cheek jumps for joy after scoring Bromley’s winner in their […]
Adam VIRGO BT SPORT PUNDIT GIVES HIS EXPERT OPINION MY FIRST thought when Simon Rusk departed Stockport County was Dave […]
FANS’ FORUM SOMETIMES the nice guys do win!It was wonderful to read David Richardson’s in-depth interview with Ian Allinson, inset, […]
The first round of the Emirates FA Cup is the focus of the NL Full Time podcast this week.
ROCHDALE will provide a benchmark as to how good Notts County are, says centre-back Connell Rawlinson.
IT WILL be a great occasion for AFC Sudbury in front of the live FA Cup cameras against Colchester United on Friday night.
As per each season in the FA Cup, 32 Non-League clubs have fought their way through to the first round proper, approximately five per cent of all Non-League teams that entered this season’s competition.
Darren Sarll believes the makeup of the National League draws comparisons with League One as Yeovil Town bid to compete with the division’s big-spenders.
By David Richardson BOREHAM Wood became the shock leaders of the National League as boss Luke Garrard joked he’s happy […]
The following fixtures have been selected for live television broadcast…FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER• AFC Sudbury v Colchester United at 19:55 on […]
e clubs have landed eye-catching ties against Football League opposition after the draw for the FA Cup first round was made on Sunday lunchtime.
THE last time Marine scored a 120th-minute FA Cup winner it was Niall Cummins putting the Step 4 outfit into the third round proper.
FA CUP history was made in the third round qualifying as National League North side Kettering Town became the first club ever to score more than 900 goals in the competition.
NLPsays… REACTION to the FA Cup fourth round qualifying draw could have filled the whole paper itself this week.While a […]
So many managers, coaches, fans, and players have talked about how this season looks like being the most competitive in years. The ambition of clubs to get into or back to the Football League is, as ever, huge.
GRIMSBY TOWN 3Taylor 27, Waterfall 34, Wright 90WREXHAM 1Hyde 22HEAD BOY: Luke Waterfall head towards goal and inset, Rob Lainton […]
By Ross Jackson MORPETH TOWN 6HYDE UNITED 1MORPETH swept into the next round with a crushing win over Hyde United […]
There are many hidden gems ready to reach the promised land of the Football League – and we’ve picked out just ten U23s in the National League to keep an eye on.
While the majority of games were play behind closed doors, the action on the pitch was absolutely gripping, with Matt Gray’s Sutton United eventually lifting the title following an epic battle at the top with Torquay United, Stockport County and Hartlepool United.
PRE-SEASONBy John Brindley SOLIHULL Moors boss Neal Ardley was denied a morale-boosting friendly victory over his former club as ten-man […]
COME June 2022, two National League teams will have secured coveted spots in the EFL.
Five successive wins without conceding and five goals will only heighten the excitement for one of the league’s promotion favourites.
The 33-year-old says it’s with a “heavy heart” he has to hang up the boots following discussions with his knee consultant.
The 33-year-old winger has played the majority of his career in the Championship with the likes of Derby County, Rotherham United and Ipswich Town having been spotted as a 21-year-old at Ilkeston Town.
The 21-year-old, who started his career with Leyton Orient, became Brown’s seventh summer addition following his release from Watford.
The National League South club – strong promotion favourites – made the long trip to play their North counterparts worthwhile with an impressive performance.
There was no relegation from the division last season, but Wealdstone finished outside of the bottom three.
The 31-year-old is new boss Phil Parkinson’s first summer signing after joining on a two-year deal following his departure from League Two outfit Port Vale.
Three promotions, a League Cup final and an FA Cup quarter-final appearance may suggest things have been plain sailing for the 53-year-old.
Prize money for 2021-22 will remain at circa £16m with payments to winners and losers continuing in all the qualifying rounds before reverting to victors from the first round proper onwards.
A round-up of this week’s pre-season friendlies around the country.
The National League will draw up terms of reference for the committee in consultation with all members to be approved at a future general meeting – and Morris is hopeful this will improve the relationship between clubs and the league.
Ethics committee and salary caps to be explored following AGM
Watching Hartlepool beat Torquay on penalties to win promotion back to the EFL was unquestionably the most memorable day of football in my lifetime.
With his first team chances limited at parent club Harrogate Town last term, the 27-year-old winger dropped down a couple of divisions to the National League North Pilgrims on loan before the season was eventually cut short.
Relegation from the Football League in 2017 had seen the club bottom out. Beset by off-field issues, their first two seasons in Non-League resulted in 15th and 17th placed finishes, respectively.
The 48-year-old former AFC Wimbledon and Notts County boss was confirmed as manager of the ambitious West Midlands side this week with Moors coach James Quinn named as his assistant.
The Pools boss didn’t need reminding of what this afternoon’s game against Torquay means to the town, but it did emphasise it.
The 25-year-old right-back has become an integral part of Dave Challinor’s plans over the past six months and will play a key role in their bid to return to the Football League in today’s National League promotion final against Torquay United.
The Gulls were at the lowest ebb in their history during that September of 2018 following relegation to National League South and then winning just three of their first nine games which led to the departure of manager Gary Owers.
It’s a coin flip. For me, Torquay go in as favourites. But, let’s be straight, we will be watching two very good sides and this is a hard final to call.
IT’S BEEN the strangest of seasons but, once again, on the pitch the National League has delivered a drama-filled campaign. I’ve enjoyed every minute of the action.
The NLP takes a look back at a National League season like no other.
Earlier this year, ‘Big G’, as he is affectionately known, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the age of 36, prompting the Non- League family to rally around in support with fundraising efforts.
At Dartford, we’ve got some really exciting friendlies lined up. I wrote in my column last year how EFL clubs can really help out Non-League clubs by sending strong squads for pre-season. All our home games are against first teams, which is fantastic.
The Ravens boss has overseen just one defeat in his 13 games in charge which culminated in securing seventh place last weekend.
The triumph, secured last Sunday with a resounding 3-0 victory over Hartlepool United, will go down as one of the greatest Non-League stories ever fold.
If my beloved Hartlepool United make it back into the Football League over the next month, I’ll be the happiest man in the town – and the UK!
The U’s are four points clear of the second-placed Gulls with two matches to play after an impressive 3-0 victory at Maidenhead United yesterday.
WITH the National League season coming to its end – and going right down to the wire – there are still so many clubs in with a real chance of promotion
There’s two clubs that may well be passing each other come the end of the National League season, Grimsby Town and Torquay United.
There is nothing like a late winner to produce a buzz around the Torquay United dressing room – but Scott Boden has urged his teammates to keep their feet on the ground ahead of a tense title run-in.
Orsi smashed a superb seven-minute hat-trick – his first in senior football – while Sparkes added two in four minutes late on as the rampant Magpies put six past the stunned Stones with no reply at Grosvenor Vale.
Captain Asa Hall expertly headed the Gulls to a fourth straight win on 81 minutes as Johnson’s men scored another late goal to take the victory.
The switch was officially revealed in a social media post released on Monday after it was confirmed that the Duke’s funeral is to take place at 3pm on Saturday.
If only they had a striker in red-hot form like Michael Cheek, the Bromley match winner, then it’s likely Dagenham would still have something to play for.
All three trained with the club this week and, on impressing manager Dean Keates, were included in the squad to face Stockport yesterday.
Now, the 33-year-old is back in Non-League with Bradford Park Avenue – but is still equally as ambitious as Mark Bower’s men plan a route out of National League North.
Defender Okimo took just five minutes to find the target and set the Stones on their way before a double from Dennon Lewis and further goals from Craig Fasanmade and Jacob Mendy (penalty) completed a thumping 5-1 win over their rock bottom north-west London rivals.
The former West Ham and Liverpool defender was stood on the touchline alongside Pep Guardiola only a few months ago at Manchester City – and now he’s searching for players at Step 4 to sign for Heybridge Swifts.
The Northern Premier League North West club stole the hearts of the nation when they progressed all the way to the FA Cup third round, culminating in a dream home tie with Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur.
The Dragons are firmly in the play-off mix with 12 games to play and are one of the form sides over the last ten matches
Allinson, son of St Albans boss Ian Allinson, has made no secret of his ambition to manager as high as he can
If I was a National League manager called Neil (or Neal) I’d turn my phone off
The Terras’ top-flight return has coincided with a chaotic season, but they have been able to make progress on and off the pitch to stand them in good stead for the next campaign
Football was our focus – little did we know what was to follow
Yates has been given permission by the Step 3 Glassboys to return to Moors following the departure of Jimmy Shan
Pools have played a game extra than Torquay and three more than Sutton
The Magpies manager realises Notts will be strong favourites to go one better than last season’s semi-final exit against Harrogate Town
It’s incredible how open the National League is this season.
James Hardy is determined to get back to the form that made him one of the most exciting attackers outside the Football League after joining Altrincham.
Johnson heaped praise on his patched-up side for stifling “the world’s biggest striker”
Musician Greg Jackson is so overjoyed at the launch of his beloved Macclesfield FC – he’s even written a song about it!
All the action from Tuesday’s National League fixtures
By John Brindley WELCOME BACK: Callum Roberts is nearing a return NEAL ARDLEY says he has ‘dangled the carrot’ for […]
WOKING WOKING manager Alan Dowson doesn’t need reminding of the club’s famous FA Trophy history – that’s why the competition […]
By Jon Couch RETURN: Tom Walker MIDFIELDER Tom Walker is back at Stockport County for a third spell. The 25-year-old […]
MAIDENHEAD UNITED CELEBRATE 150 YEARS PLAYING AT THEIR HISTORIC GROUND By DAVID RICHARDSON THERE IS a different kind of pressure […]
NATIONAL LEAGUE By Chris Pratt STOCKPORT COUNTY 1 Reid 23 YEOVIL TOWN 0 REID ALL ABOUT IT: Alex Reid is […]
By Jon Couch ROCKING ROBINS: Altrincham celebrated another impressive win on Tuesday night when they toppled leaders Torquay United MIDWEEK […]
Monday, February 8 (7.45pm unless stated) VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH: Chelmsford City v Billericay Town Tuesday, February 9 (7.45pm unless […]
FOOTBALL’S COVID CRISIS By Matt Badcock NOTTS COUNTY “We have voted for Special Resolution One and against Ordinary Resolutions Two […]
SIMON RUSK By DAVID RICHARDSON TROPHY SUCCESS: Simon Rusk, left, lifts the Conference trophy with Crawley Town teammate Glenn Wilson, […]
Tuesday, February 2 (7.45pm unless stated) VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE: Aldershot Town v Barnet, Boreham Wood v Weymouth, Chesterfi eld v […]
POPULAR FIGURE: Jim Gannon took Stockport County into the promotion mix, inset, before he was surprisingly axed last week FOURTH […]
By Jon Couch I’M IN! Simon Rusk has taken over at Stockport County HUMBLE Simon Rusk believes it is “an […]
THE RAPID PROGRESSION OF LIVE STREAMING NOW IT HAS BECOME A NECESSITY By DAVID RICHARDSON TV GOLD: Crews at Billericay, […]
NATIONAL LEAGUE STOCKPORT County moved back up to fourth in the National League table after second-half goals from Ritchie Bennett […]
DARLO CHIEF HELPS SON SHINE FOR RIVALS By Craig Stoddart LUKE-ING THE PART! Luke Armstrong scored six goals in his […]
By DAVID RICHARDSON EMIRATES FA CUP THIRD ROUND: STOCKPORT ROLL BACK THE YEARS WE’RE BACK ON THE UP: John Rooney, […]
IT’S great to see Stockport County in the spotlight. These are the games they want to be involved in. The […]
OUR 2020 VISION WAS NOT AS WE PLANNED! SUPERSONIC! Concord Rangers celebrate after making it all the way to Wembley […]
TUESDAY, 5 JANUARY (7.45pm unless stated) VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE: Stockport County v Eastleigh, Weymouth v Yeovil Town VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE […]
MIDWEEK ACTION FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE By Jon Couch NATIONAL LEAGUE CONNOR Lemonheigh-Evans showed once again why he’s top of […]
FA CUP 3RD ROUND PROPER STATS & FACTS BY PHIL ANNETS OF @FACUPFACTFILE 4 For the first time in four […]
SEND YOUR VIEWS TO: FANS’ FORUM, THE NON-LEAGUE PAPER, TUITION HOUSE, ST GEORGE’S ROAD, WIMBLEDON SW19 4EU or e-mail nlp@greenwayspublishing.co.uk […]
By Thomas Hannah MAIN MAN: Ryan Johnson, third left, fires Hartlepool United in front PIC: Shutter Press HARTLEPOOL United gained […]
We (attempt) to sum up a tumultuous 2020 in front pages DECEMBER 29, 2019 The final NLP edition of 2019 […]
By Jon Couch MIDWEEK RND-UP BRACE: Luke Armstrong HARTLEPOOL United overturned the formbook to record a comprehensive 4-0 victory over […]
By Matt Badcock PAUL HOLLERAN says Leamington’s FA Trophy win over Wrexham had all the hallmarks of what their season […]
HIGH-FLYING ROBINS ARE STICKING WITH TRADITION By MATT BADCOCK ROCKIN’ ROBINS: Altrincham are enjoying life in the National League so […]
THURLOW NUNN EASTERN CO’S LEAGUE DIVISION ONENorth: AFC Sudbury Res. 1 Gt Yarmouth Town 3, Debenham 2 Haverhill Borough 1, […]
NATIONAL LEAGUESBy Jon Couch BREAKTHROUGH: Rhys Murphy of Yeovil Town celebrates having scored to break the deadlockPICTURE: PinnacleYEOVIL TOWN claimed […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times.MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER(7.45pm unless stated)EASTERN COUNTIES LEAGUE Div One South: Frenford v […]
FANS’ FORUM TOP READ: Stockport County’s matchday programmesTHIS week, I enquired as to how much it would cost me and […]
By Jon Couch JIM GANNON says he “couldn’t have wished” for a better draw for his Stockport County side after […]
HAILING FOOTBALL’S COVID HEROES THAT true altruistic spirit of the Non-League family has been really shining through during this terrible […]
FA CUPNEIL YOUNG reflected on the “biggest day in the history” of Marine AFC after guiding the club to the […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times.SUNDAY, 6 DECEMBER(3pm unless stated)BUILDABSE FA VASE First Round: Barnton v Bacup […]
SUNDAY, 29 NOVEMBER(3pm unless stated)EMIRATES FA CUP Second Round (ko 1.30pm unless stated, all games live on BBC and BT […]
NATIONAL LEAGUE clubs are looking forward to re-opening their gates again – provided they are in Tier 2 of the […]
By David Richardson STOCKPORT COUNTY v YEOVIL TOWNOLD SCORES: Matt Warburton meets his former clubTWO YEARS ago, Matt Warburton helped […]
By Mark Carruthers ALUN Armstrong is hoping Darlington can enjoy life on the road once again as they look to […]
FA CUP 2ND ROUND PROPER STATS & FACTS BY PHIL ANNETS OF @FACUPFACTFILE 14This season sees a record equalling 14 […]
MIDWEEK ROUND-UPNATIONAL LEAGUEBy Jon Couch GOLDEN BOY: Paul McCallum, second right, scored Dagenham & Redbridge’s equaliser at Sutton UnitedPICTURE: TGS […]
By Matt Badcock WE’VE DONE IT: Marine players celebrate their famous victory over Colchester United after a tense penalty shoot-out […]
Cup glory all round on a day of shocks Marine PIC: TGSPHOTO Stockport County PIC: Mike Petch Canvey Island PIC: […]
Cup has the Magic – but it is different THE FA CUP first round proper conjured up its usual box […]
David RICHARDSON A FRESH TAKE ON FOOTBALL NON-LEAGUE talent is never in short supply and Football League scouts have been […]
Step 1 & 2 clubs urge National League to explain cash distribution By David Richardson MAID TO MEASURE: Maidstone United […]
WHAT an inspired column by Tony Incenzo (NLP, October 18). Rarely has the nail been hit so firmly on the […]
By Matt Badcock ONE HAPPY CHAPPIE: Torquay UnIted boss Gary Johnson is all smiles after a solid start, PICTURE: Pinnacle […]
Cameron stars for five-star Moors CAMERON ARCHER hit the bullseye as Solihull Moors swept aside National League new boys King’s […]
STOCKPORT County claimed their first three points of the season with a come-from-behind victory against FC Halifax Town. The Hatters […]
IF THE top echelons of the game needed a reminder of the importance of clubs lower down the Pyramid then […]
By Matt Badcock THE SHAY WAY: Neill Byrne is looking forward to returning to the top-flight with FC Halifax Town […]
NLP’S OVERVIEW NOTTS COUNTY, to a man, stood and watched Harrogate Town pick up the promotion final trophy at Wembley […]
By Kelly Gilchrist LUKE SUMMERFIELD enjoyed a debut to remember as he helped his new FC Halifax Town side to […]
BT SPORT PUNDIT ADAM VIRGO RUNS THE RULE OVER THE NATIONAL LEAGUE RUNNERS AND RIDERS IT’S BEEN a long wait […]
By John Brindley ROUND-UP FRUSTRATED Chesterfield manager John Pemberton took a swipe at Covid-19 protocols after the Spireites ended their […]
By John Brindley ROUND-UP WHOOPS! Theo Streete NATIONAL League promotion favourites Stockport County and Notts County chalked up morale-boosting away […]
Their seventh year bringing the action to life begins with one of the league’s new boys on the opening day
BAMBER BRIDGE 1 FARSLEY CELTIC 0 By Ryan Smart ■A 39TH-MINUTE Danny Forbes strike was the only goal of the […]
BT Sport’s Adam Summerton and Adam Virgo help the NL Full Time team hand out their own accolades on the final podcast of season 2019/20!
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES STOCKPORT COUNTY 0 FLEETWOOD TOWN 2 By Gareth Evans STOCKPORT’S pre-season programme began with a curtain-raiser against Fleetwood […]
IRON MAN: Martyn Woolford scored in the play-off semi -fi nal for Scunthorpe and, inset, celebrating promotion with the Lincolnshire […]
THE EMIRATES FA CUP 2020-21 SLIDING IN: Danny Parish celebrates scoring for Maldon & Tiptree 44 CLUBS EXEMPT TO THIRD […]
By ADAM VIRGO BT SPORT PUNDIT PICKS HIS TOP XI OF THE SEASON WHILE the season didn’t exactly pan out […]
BARROW have had three of their champions selected in the official National League Team of the Year. Josh Kay, Scott […]
BURY AFC have named former Sunderland midfielder Andy Welsh at their first manager. Welsh, who previously managed Ossett United, and […]
Experience the full agony and ecstasy of the National League’s play-offs this weekend by tuning in to the latest NL Full Time show!
Former Sunderland winger and Ossett United boss Andy Welsh has been told to build a team fans can be proud of by new phoenix club Bury AFC.
National League champions Barrow have signed off with three more trophies after scooping the season’s manager, player and golden boot accolades from sponsors Vanarama.
Wembley wonders Notts County and Harrogate Town hog the headlines as The Non-League Paper covers football’s return and every kick of a ball from the National League’s promotion play-offs!
NATIONAL LEAGUE By David Richardson NO WAY THROUGH: Yeovil’s Rhys Murphy, right, is shut out by Barnet’s Mauro Vilhete during […]
By David Richardson IT’S PARTY TIME: National League champions Barrow celebrate their success PIC: Ian Allington TEETH INTO IT! King’s […]
The NL Full Time team have released their new show covering the start of the National League play-offs and this weekend’s semi-final action!
By David Richardson Jennings brothers team up at Stockport BROTHERS IN ARMS: Brothers Connor, left, and James Jennings have teamed […]
Fans looking for the inside track on the National League’s play-offs should tune into the latest NL Full Time show for the real deal!
By Aidan Jones STALWART: Elliot Johnson is out of contract this summer after ten years at Barnet PICTURE: Matt Bristow […]
King’s Lynn Town’s championship-winning midfielder Chris Henderson was more than happy to run the rule over the National League’s play-off contenders for the latest NL Full Time show.
GARY BRABIN TAKES A LOOK BACK AT HIS FOOTBALL ADVENTURES… START OF THE JOURNEY: Gary Brabin in his early playing […]
By CHRIS DUNLAVY TOP PERFORMER: England keeper Tim Flowers once commanded a £2.4m fee TWO England managers. Three European champions. […]
MY FAVOURITE NON-LEAGUE PICTURE This week, Spennymoor photographer DAVID NELSON shares and explains the image that he cherishes the most […]
Goal ace Jake will ‘peak in 3 years’ By David Richardson NATIONAL LEAGUE ON THE CHARGE: Woking’s Jake Hyde skips […]
SIGNED: Jason Oswell AFC TELFORD United boss Gavin Cowan says he has finally got his man in Jason Oswell, writes […]
By Chris Dunlavy CONFIDENT: Pete Wild FC HALIFAX boss Pete Wild has a simple message for his players ahead of […]
By Chris Dunlavy NATIONAL LEAGUE SUITS YOU, SIR! Boss Gary Johnson and top striker Jamie Reid, inset, who this week […]
GESTURE: Actress Michelle Keegan HOW fantastic of actress Michelle Keegan to donate the fee she received for her voiceover on […]
FORMER Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves striker Adam Proudlock has been appointed as the new manager of Eccleshall. Proudlock, who has […]
Notts County have publicly backed the National League’s recommended resolution for play-offs to go ahead in Non-League’s top two tiers.
Chris DUNLAVY A TAKE ON FOOTBALL GRIM READING: Moss Rose, home to Macclesfi eld Town, could be hosting National League […]
By Chris Dunlavy TENTERHOOKS: Clubs like Notts County are eagerly awaiting the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting of the EFL PICTURE:PA […]
The National Game Awards are back with a bang but not as you’ve ever known them with The Non-League Paper’s annual accolades going virtual!
By Matt Badcock CUP HEROES: Halesowen Town are contenders for Cup Run of the Year after their astonishing surge to […]
NON-LEAGUE TOP TEN By JOHN LYONS GOLDEN GOAL: Steve Morison scores Stevenage’s winner in the FA Trophy final against Kidderminster […]
With a list of former clubs as long as his arm, Wealdstone striker Ross Lafayette has plenty to say on the latest NL Full Time Show!
Former Clitheroe skipper David Lynch has returned to the Northern Premier League’s Blues as manager.
By JOHN LYONS DAGGERS DRAWN: Ken Charlery made an immediate impression in his spell at Dagenham & Redbridg PICTURE: PA […]
Harrogate Town’s Simon Weaver was the only star guest the NL Full Time podcast wanted this week after record numbers of fans heard last weekend’s no-holds barred interview with AFC Barrow’s Ian Evatt!
The experienced Non-League manager gives his forthright opinion on how the game must be innovative to get through this uncertain period
By David Richardson ON THE UP? Barnet would climb on points-per-game THE NATIONAL League are weighing up whether continuing with […]
Virtual finale sees Barnet, Linnets and Hawks prevail By DAVID RICHARDSON WE MAY never find out how the National League […]
England C’s Mick Payne swapped taking on Wales for entertaining fans on the latest NL Full Time podcast after the international fell victim to football’s coronavirus lockdown.
JANUARY ON THE MOVE: Danny Rowe, Reeco Hackett- Fairchild, top left, and Jack Taylor, right CHESTERFIELD sacked manager John Sheridan […]
STOCKPORT County owner Mark Stott has donated £75,000 to the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund on behalf of the […]
WHILE it’s fair to say the decision to allow some fixtures to be played last Saturday didn’t exactly go without […]
We’re into the closing stages of the National League season and while Barrow have established themselves at the top of the table, the chasing pack still have a chance to overtake them.
The Non-League Paper’s Jon Couch has been out on loan with the NL Full Time podcast running the rule over the potential stars of the National League’s run-in!
By Robin Jones THE new Bury AFC phoenix club are among 11 clubs who have applied to join the North […]
Bury AFC and FC Isle of Man are among eleven clubs who’ve had applications accepted to join the North West Counties Football League for season 2020/21.
The NL Full Time podcast is out and talking Storm Dennis, Kristian Dennis and not needing snooker star Dennis Taylor’s famous glasses to spot Liam Hogan’s dream debut at Stockport County!
By David Richardson WE’RE ON THE UP: FC Halifax Town have charged back up the National League table almost unnoticed […]
Dorking Wanderers striker Jason Prior has been ruled out of Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with AFC Fylde with injury.
BT Sports commentator and pundit Adam Virgo is the star guest on this week’s NL Full Time podcast!
LOAN RANGER: Danny Lloyd celebrates scoring for Stockport PICTURE: Mike Petch DANNY LLOYD says he is “buzzing” to be back […]
Liam hails Hatters takeover By Jon Couch LIAM MCALINDEN predicts “exciting times ahead” for Stockport County – and a welcome […]
By Dave Watters RADCLIFFE FC have expressed their “sincere thanks” to Jon Macken, who stood down as manager of the […]
BetVictor Isthmian League Aveley reckon Chelmsford City will be more worried about meeting them than they are about pulling off another giant-killing after being paired together in Monday’s draw for the third round of the Buildbase FA Trophy.
By Jon Couch Rowe requests Fylde exit WATER MOMENT: Royston’s players celebrate their 3-0 FA Trophy victory over Chester and, […]
Harrogate Town’s Joe Leesley won’t play in the National League again this season after agreeing to a second loan spell this term at League Two Stevenage.
The New Year’s table-toppers and their chasing packs have it all to themselves on the final NL Full Time podcast of 2019 and first of 2020!
ADAM VIRGO GIVES HIS MID-TERM VERDICT MAKING A NOISE: Barrow are the team to beat at the halfway stage of […]
NATIONAL LEAGUE By David Richardson YEOVIL Town handed out a Christmas stuffing to move level on points with leaders Barrow […]
WE REFLECT ON A DRAMATIC YEAR – AND A DECADE TO REMEMBER MATT BADCOCK, JON COUCH AND DAVID RICHARDSON LOOK […]
By Kelly Gilchrist FC HALIFAX Town capped off a dominant performance with a deserved victory over a Chesterfield side still […]
By Phil Brennan RED ALERT: Jack Redshaw has enjoyed a fl ying start at FC Halifax Town HIS 12 goals […]
It’s all about the Non-League’s trophy hunters on the penultimate NL Full Time show before Christmas!
Monday lunchtime’s draw for the second round of the Buildbase FA Trophy has been made live on TalkSport2.
By David Richardson POWERHOUSES: Stockport County have surged up the National League table with 20 points from their last 10 […]
By David Richardson JAMIE Milligan admits taking his first training session as the new Bamber Bridge manager was a nerve-racking […]
The Non-League Paper is hitting newstands around the country today after Wrexham’s Red Dragons got all fired up to climb out of the top flight’s drop zone.
FANS’ FORUM SEND YOUR VIEWS TO: FANS’ FORUM, THE NON-LEAGUE PAPER, TUITION HOUSE, ST GEORGE’S ROAD, WIMBLEDON SW19 4EU or […]
By David Richardson ALL FIRED UP! INSIDE: BOSS COOKE IS HITCHED TO COLLS PILGRIMS DREAM OF BIG TOON TIE WREX […]
Altrincham boss Phil Parkinson and Chorley’s Alex Newby are both in the spotlight on this week’s NL Full Time podcast after their sides recent heroics in the FA Cup and revival in the National League.
The National League’s bug guns have officially enteredthis season’s Buildbase FA Trophy after Monday lunchtime’s draw for the first round proper.
Ex-Manchester United, Everton and US international keeper Tim Howard is the star of the show on this week’s NL Full Time podcast.
Get real FA – our volunteers need a break! ENOUGH is enough. Surely now it’s time for FA chiefs to […]
When Wythenshawe Town’s Michael Clarke joined Northwich Victoria as a young player there were plenty of expectations on his shoulders and they’ll be even more on them on Saturday when he runs out against his old mates in the Buildbase FA Vase.
Hungerford Town manager Ian Herring is running the rule over the three National Leagues on this week’s NL Full time podcast as well as talking respect, discipline and the weekend’s great weather for ducks!
By Andy Simpson FA VASE PREVIEW BACKGROUND: Vics players celebrate and inset, Michael Clarke (left) challenges for the ball while […]
Fans of the NL Full Time podcast are enjoying a bumper show this week after it returned for the season!
AFC Fylde one of three to axe their boss INSIDE: NAILERS GET READY FOR CUP DAY OUT AT NOTTS By […]
Non-League’s FA Cup glory-hunters are dreaming of a berth in the first round proper after legendary commentator John Motson and FA Cup winner Danny Murphy pulled the balls out of the hat live on talkSPORT 2.
Legendary commentator John Motson and 2001 FA Cup winner Danny Murphy will conduct Monday lunchtime’s draw for the fourth round qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup live on talkSPORT 2.
By Chris Pratt SHOT STUFF! Harrison Panayiotou celebrates with his Aldershot teammates and fans PICTURE: Mike Petch ALEFE Santos’s wonder […]
If it’s the current top seven come the end of the season I’ll eat my hat
…BUT WATCH OUT FOR THE BIG GUNS BELOW Adam EXPECTANCY: Neil Smith THE NATIONAL League gets madder and madder every […]
Gabriels given 14 years each for firearm charges NEW BEGINNING: Chorley celebrate Elliot Newby’s goal which sealed a 3-0 win […]
August’s winners have been revealed!
Official National League betting partner LV BET take a look at a few of the standout matches from the midweek fixtures…
Parslow calls for concussion review BRAD ALL OVER: Alex Bradley celebrates scoring a last-minute winner for Harrogate Town in their […]
By Hal Boxhall-Dockree WHAT AN ENTRANCE! Debutant Alex Bradley celebrates his last-gasp winner after Mark Beck puts Harrogate in front […]
LAST Saturday at Yeovil, we witnessed the latest show of poor sportsmanship by a team who openly claimed it was […]
AWINLESS start to the National League season for Chesterfield, at the time of writing, has sent a ripple of anxiety […]
By MATT WRIGHT ACTION: Yeovil’s Tom Whelan attacks, Insets, Lawson D’Ath and Whelan chase down Barrow’s Lewis Hardcastle, Yeovil defender […]
By HUGO VARLEY “During those early years we never believed that the quality of the division would be anywhere near […]
By Tom Seymour YEOVIL TOWN 1 STOCKPORT COUNTY 1 COUR BLIMEY: Courtney Duffus puts in Yeovil’s opener and, inset left, […]
Johnson’s Gulls hit the heights on top-flight return By Hugo Varley YELLOW FEVER: Opi Edwards celebrates his opener in Torquay’s […]
After going close last year, Fylde look set to be in title ALDERSHOT The EBB Stadium, GU11 1TW Opening Week: […]
Spireites are setting their sights highSpireites CHORLEY The Chorley Group Victoria Park Stadium, PR7 3DU Opening Week: Bromley (h), AFC […]
Boss Craig brings back feel-good factor FC HALIFAX TOWN The MBi Shay Stadium, HX1 2YT Opening Week: Ebbsfleet United (a), […]
Comley determined Magpies thrive MAIDENHEAD UNITED York Road, SL6 1SH Opening Week: Stockport County (a), Chesterfield (h), Hartlepool United (a) […]
SCALING the ladders at Clip ‘n Climb, a new signing alerting their rivals with a free-kick that went viral and […]
Matt BADCOCK AN INFORMED AND ENTERTAINING READ FAVOURITES TAG! Havant & Waterlooville are much fancied after signing Danny Kedwell PICTURE: […]
ASSIST KING: Mark Yeates has been snapped up by AFC Fylde from Eastleigh Dave Challinor has signed some great attacking […]
ALUTON? A Tranmere? There’s no one this season I look at and immediately say: finish above them and you’ve won […]
‘A lot went wrong here but now we are doing things right’ By JOHN LYONS GREAT DAYS: Stockport celebrate promotion […]
FEELING CASUAL? Corinthian-Casuals clash with Crystal Palace’s under-23s on Tuesday night It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. […]
SEND YOUR VIEWS TO: FANS’ FORUM, THE NON-LEAGUE PAPER, TUITION HOUSE, ST GEORGE’S ROAD, WIMBLEDON SW19 4EU or e-mail nlp@greenwayspublishing.co.uk […]
Cards boss ready for Daggers and Shots test SHOWING THE WAY: Hartlepool United’s Gavan Holohan shoots at goal during Pools’ […]
The fixtures for Steps 1 and 2 were released earlier today
August will see each club play EIGHT fixtures in 29 days which will set the tone for the season
The fixtures are out!Here we look at what we have to expect in the National League over the Christmas period!
Opening day fixtures kick-off at 3pm
STALYBRIDGE Celtic have re-signed their former striker Craig Hobson following his departure from Ashton Unied. Hobson joined Stalybridge from Kendal […]
Famous last words, but the league looks more open this coming season
Weymouth hot-shot targets climb to the top By MATT BADCOCK MAKING HIS MARK: Abdulai Baggie was a key player for […]
We’re standing United in a bid to build overselves a brighter future FC UNITED OF MANCHESTER By HUGO VARLEY PROUD: […]
IT’S COMING TOGETHER: England C goalkeeper Ben Killip and, inset above, boss Craig Hignett PICTURE: David Loveday NEW ARRIVAL: Fraser […]
FLOWERS’ MEN CAN DO THE BUSINESS WITH EDITOR ALEX NAREY THE NLP SAYS… ONES TO WATCH: Solihull can top the […]
Superfan reigns as the king of Fantasy League TOP MAN: Eric Robins is our Fantasy King! PICTURE: Alan Gee FANTASY […]
FAIR PLAY: Salford City players celebrate after winning the Vanarama National League Promotion Final at Wembley WELL done to Salford […]
By Mark Carruthers ON THE WAY UP: Morpeth will be playing in the Northern Premier League next season PICTURE: Shutter […]
NON-LEAGUE ALL-STARS PAY PERSONAL TRIBUTES TO THE NLP STEVE BURR FORMER ENGLAND C ASSISTANT MANAGER “FOR ME AND A LOT […]
Not long until the end of the season!
NATIONAL G AME AWARDS: 8 -PAGE SPECIAL By Alex Narey, The NLP Editor YOUR WINNERS! PLAYER OF THE YEAR Josh […]
WELL DESERVED: Brackley Town pick up the award for Community Club of the Year BRACKLEY Town are celebrating a season […]
CHORLEY: MAGPIES ON MARCH TO TOP-FLIGHT YES! Chorley celebrate Scott Leather’s goal HERO: Matt Urwin saves in the shoot-out, left, […]
By David Richardson THE BEST OF TIMES: Woking players celebrate their National League South play-off final win over Welling PICTURE: […]
‘We’ve come full circle,’ says Chally By David Richardson THRILLER: AFC Fylde celebrate after beating Stockport in the semi-finals THE […]
The latest tables are out!
…but is it Spain or Skegness this year? By Matt Badcock CHILD’S PLAY: Spennymoor boss Jason Ainsley celebrates with a […]
‘EXPERIENCE WILL BE VITAL FOR MAGPIES’ I HAVE been impressed with Jamie Vermiglio’s Chorley all season for the way they […]
Ace quits teaching job for pro deal By David Richardson BIG CHANCE: Matty Warburton’s form for Stockport County has earned […]
The latest table is out!
By David Richardson THE NATIONAL LEAGUE has broken the two million mark in total attendance across the three divisions this […]
Here are last month’s winners!
The latest tables are out!
Vote now!
If he carries on like this, he could go on to be a legend of this level. But maybe the good news for goalkeepers is his desire to make a name for himself in the EFL burns bright.
It’s happy days as the Hatters are the kings of the North WHAT A PARTY! Stockport County will be playing […]
Jubilant Orient are the kings of the National League WE’RE IN IT TO WIN IT! Leyton Orient players celebrate winning […]
DAVID Jones has been named as manager of North West Counties One North outfit Atherton Laburnum Rovers for next season. […]
By Hugo Varley BULLY FOR YOU! Peter Beadle, centre, accepts last season’s Team of the Year award on behalf of […]
The boss may be forced to walk away
The season is drawing to a close
All the action from the Easter weekend
Last year’s winner was John Askey after the now Port Vale boss performed heroics to guide Macclesfield into the Football League
Armstrong issues warning to Blyth board By Mark Carruthers STRIKER: Dan Maguire KEEPER: Peter Jameson IN a week where Blyth […]
By Hugo Varley PROUD MOMENT: John Askey won the Manager of the Year prize last year for steering Macclesfield Town […]
Resilient Chorley edge out Hatters By Phil Brennan CARVING THEM UP: Marcus Carver wheels away in celebration after putting Chorley […]
THE NLP SAYS… WITH EDITOR ALEX NAREY JUST THE JOB: Orient players taste victory on Good Friday PICTURE: TGSPHOTO GOOD […]
The huge honour of selecting the music fell to my good self, people’s champion and self-appointed voice of the fans…
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Steve HILL Hi lly ’ s a wa y d a y s… PARTY POOPERS: Stockport cashed in at Chester […]
Here’s what to do if you had North Ferriby in your selections
By Matt Badcock AWARDS ROUND-UP NEIL BAKER says Slough Town have learnt valuable lessons to launch a potential play-off push […]
The manager, player and volunteer of the month awards have been dished out
The best of the action!
Here are the latest standings!
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. Monday, April 1 (7.45pm unless stated) NATIONAL LGE NORTH: Curzon Ashton […]
IMPRESSIVE: Lee Ndlovu tops the Brackley scoring charts KEVIN WILKIN is convinced Brackley Town have the resilience required for the […]
By David Richardson NON-LEAGUE clubs scrambled to make lastminute signings on Thursday for the crucial run-in before the registration deadline […]
Stockport and Telford both bounce back from their FA Trophy heartbreak, while Guiseley give their survival hopes a real boost.
The best pictures from the weekend
The latest table is out!
We take a look at the important issues in Non-League football this week.
The latest table has been released!
By Matt Badcock CONNOR HALL says Brackley Town have pushed his game to the next level – and the defender […]
It’s semi-final time in the FA Trophy and FA Vase!
We take a brief look at OWNAFC, the FA Vase and the title race in the Southern League South.
There is something to be said for clubs that leave a lasting and positive mark on you, rather than on opposing players
Our top snappers captured the best of the Non-League action last weekend
How is your team getting on?
By David Richardson GULLS SWOOP: Torquay players celebrate Jamie Reid’s goal in their 2-0 win at Billericay, before Charlie Wassmer […]
STICKING TOGETHER: Stockport’s great disciplinary record has been key to the club’s rise up the league recently PICTURE: Mike Petch […]
Fylde boss wants season to end with a bang ! FA TROPHY SEMI-FINAL PREVIEWS: BIG GUNS NOW EYEING THEIR WEMBLEY […]
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT! But Jim Gannon wants his players to now enjoy the Wembley dream STOCKPORT COUNTY boss Jim […]
The latest tables are out!
Not even a defeat to Hereford could dampen the Minstermen’s spirit in a month which saw them win every other game they played
Our top snappers captured the best of the action
By Chris Pratt WALKING ON AIR: Stockport County’s Sam Walker celebrates his winner as Sam Minihan hitches a ride PICTURES: […]
By Matt Badcock IN IT TOGETHER: Telford players celebrate victory last week PICTURE: Tom King GAVIN COWAN believes AFC Telford […]
TROPHY NEEDS A KICK FROM CLUBS THE FA Trophy is set for a fantastic finale. Whatever happens in the semi-finals […]
The latest table is out!
WE’RE ALMOST THERE! Dan Happe netted Leyton Orient’s winner as they came from behind to beat Brackley Town yesterday PICTURE: […]
The latest table is out!
Stand by! We’re all set for a shootout
It has been another exciting week of Non-League action with plenty to discuss
By Chris Pratt SHIELD THE WIN: Adam Thomas on the ball for County PICTURES: Mike Petch MATTY WARBURTON’S double took […]
We take a look at the contenders as the season enters its final third matt badcock SURPRISE PACKAGE? Solihull Moors […]
By Matt Badcock SEALED WITH A KISS: Kevin Wilkin lifts the FA Trophy last May, now their defence continues with […]
Here’s what has been going on in the world of Non-League
We’ve cast our eye over the best youngsters in Non-League, who could go on to star in the Football League
Our top snappers captured the best of the action on Saturday
How’s your team doing?
Ties will take place on the weekend of Saturday, February 23
Hatters rumble Town in FA Trophy upset By Matt Badcock HUG IT OUT: Frank Mulhern, left, celebrates his goal in […]
By Hal Boxhal-Dockree STOCKPORT COUNTY made it ten wins out of ten in all competitions with arguably their most impressive […]
MATLOCK TOWN boss Dave Frecklington has strengthened his attacking options with the signing of striker Jonathon Margetts from National League […]
We’ve penned our thoughts on the Non-League season so far from across Steps 1 to 4…
There were two games at Step 2 last night
The latest table is out!
Our snappers captured the best of the action on Saturday
The games we’re keeping an eye on
The latest table is out!
The Moors are currently riding high in the National League North and are embarking on an exciting FA Trophy run.
County have put themselves right in the National League North promotion race.
The ties are due to be played on Saturday February 2nd.
By Matt Badcock UP AND RUNNING AGAIN: Spennymoor Town boss Jason Ainsley PICTURE: David Nelson JASON AINSLEY believes Spennymoor Town […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. Monday, January 14 (7.45pm unless stated) HELLENIC LEAGUE Div One West: […]
County chipping away at the top By Matt Badcock LEAVING IT LATE: Sam Minihan, centre, celebrates his winning goal in […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. Sunday, December 30 (3pm unless stated) NORTH WEST COUNTIES LEAGUE Premier: […]
By Joshua Smith ALFRETON TOWN 1 STOCKPORT COUNTY 1 ALFRETON and Stockport produced a real advert for the National League […]
The 16 ties will take place on Saturday, January 12.
By James Gordon WARRINGTON TOWN 4 NORTH FERRIBY UTD 0 WARRINGTON Town cruised to a third successive victory as they […]
The matches to look out for tomorrow
Ties are scheduled to take place over the weekend of Saturday, January 5.
By Matt Badcock STRAT’S THE WAY TO DO IT! Thomas Bailie is back and enjoying success at Stratford Town, inset, […]
CLUB FOCUS NANTWICH TOWN By HUGO VARLEY YABBA DABBER DO! Nantwich Town are riding high in the Evo-Stik Premier under […]
The matches to look out for
It’s a bumper show this week
Matt Badcock looks back on some of the international superstars who have tried their hand at Non-League management.
The journey to Wembley continues as National League clubs enter the competition.
BUSY BEES: Barnet welcome Stockport next Saturday in the FA Cup PICTURE: PA Images ROO WHAT? Adam Rooney will be […]
DUTCHMAN LEARNT IN NON-LEAGUE matt BADCOCK AN INFORMED AND ENTERTAINING READ DIFFERENT: Davids brought more to the touchline than simply […]
By Jon Couch GOLDEN BOYS: Goalscorers Craig Robson, left, and Byron Harrison GOLDEN DELIGHT: Barnet celebrate their victory over Bristol […]
By Alex Narey BIG GUNS! Brackley Town’s Gareth Dean with boss Kevin Wilkin. The Saints got their FA Trophy defence […]
County just too good on day of Trophy thrills By David Richardson SATURDAY MATCH CENTRE TROPHY KINGS: Jamie Stott scores […]
The Robins have already played Avenue twice this season and won both.
Last year, the club rejected a £175,000 bid from League Two Cheltenham Town for the 28-year-old,
By David Richardson VETERAN: George Haigh A 103-YEAR-OLD RAF veteran unveiled a plaque yesterday in tribute to former Stockport County […]
By Jon Couch PREVIOUS: Phil Parkinson led Nantwich Town to the semi-finals two years ago TOP of the National League […]
By Jon Couch MOST WANTED: AFC Fylde striker Danny Rowe, manager Dave Challinor, inset top, and the departed Joe Cardle, […]
By Alex Narey HAVE THAT! Will Hatfield smashes home Guiseley’s opener in their 4-3 win over Cambridge United last Sunday […]
By Chris Pratt STOCKPORT COUNTY 1 BRACKLEY TOWN 1 SUB Frank Mulhern’s header, almost the last touch of the match, […]
The fee for extended highlights, overseas broadcast or live single camera footage on a Sunday is £12,500 per club.
Here’s what to expect in this weekend’s edition.
The second round is scheduled to take place over the weekend of Friday, November 30 and each winning club will receive £54,000 from The FA prize fund.
Our photographers captured the best of the action across Non-League on Saturday. Here’s some of our favourites:
Fixtures will be played on Saturday, November 24 and winners will receive £5000.
County too hot for Glovers as magic of the cup returns IN IT TOGETHER! Stockport County players applaud their travelling […]
Magic of the Cup is back! Congratulations to both Stockport County and Maidstone United – the two Non-League teams who […]
By Culain Wood WEST ROUND-UP FORMER Accrington Stanley striker Max Hazeldine slotted a dramatic winner to seal a last-gasp 2-1 […]
The games to look out for…
With Football League clubs now in the mix, we assess the chances of a giantkilling.
As a Sports Science lecturer, Phil Parkinson knows it’s not just about someone’s strength of character – it’s their strength of mind, too.
With Football League clubs now in the mix, we assess the chances of a giantkilling NLP VERDICT: OUR VIEWS ON […]
THE NL Full Time podcast explores the best of the National League, the National League North and South and also […]
By Matt Badcock CARVING ‘EM UP: Marcus Carver and his Chorley teammates are riding the crest of a wave PICTURE: […]
When the draw was made on Monday night at Hitchin Town’s Top Field, it was the first two balls out […]
Ties will take place on the weekend of November 9 with each winning club picking up £36,000.
By Chris Pratt ON THE SPOT: Frank Mulhern slots in a late penalty for the hosts PICTURES: Mike Petch FRANK […]
View the draw in full…
IN ANSWER to Glynn Bradshaw’s comment about Alfreton Town fans not being allowed to display their flags in the recent […]
STOCKPORT COUNTY 3 CORBY TOWN 0 By Chris Pratt SUBSTITUTESMatty Warburton and Frank Mulhern fired Stockport into the next round […]
By Jon Couch RICHARD Brodie got his mojo back during his first spell at Rushall Olympic last season – now […]
By Mark Carruthers SOUTH SHIELDS captain Jon Shaw believes everyone at the club has a responsibility to manage expectations this […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. Sunday, September 30 (3pm unless stated) FA TROPHY Extra Preliminary round: […]
SEND YOUR VIEWS TO: FANS’ FORUM, THE NON-LEAGUE PAPER, TUITION HOUSE, ST GEORGE’S ROAD, WIMBLEDON SW19 4EU or e-mail nlp@greenwayspublishing.co.uk […]
It’s a double delight for cup shock boss By Hugo Varley CUP KINGS: Sports celebrate their famous victory over Boston […]
Clubs should have merged years ago, jokes Ossett chief By David Richardson FOR years the possibility of a merger between […]
Chester v City of Liverpool, Ashton United v Trafford, Radcliffe v Curzon Ashton, Farsley Celtic v Southport, Mossley AFC v […]
By Phil Edwards COMEBACK: Paul Scholes MANCHESTER UNITED and England legend Paul Scholes came out of retirement last weekend at […]
By Robin Jones EARLY Midland Premier Division pacesetters Ilkeston Town have named Martin McIntosh as their new manager. McIntosh, 47, […]
NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH & SOUTH TOP BOSS Mark Collier Chippenham T GOALKEEPER Cameron Mason Curzon Ashton Saved a penalty to […]
Alun Armstrong Blyth Spartans NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH & SOUTH TOP BOSS GOALKEEPER Alan Julian Billericay Town Saved a first-half penalty […]
Edinburgh makes his point at Ammies By Jon Couch STORY OF THE DAY JUSTIN EDINBURGH says his players must get […]
NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH & SOUTH TOP BOSS Jim Gannon Stockport C GOALKEEPER Shaun MacDonald Torquay U Thwarted Chelmsford on several […]
Our experts take a closer look at the coming season.
WE’RE ALL SET FOR A THRILLING RIDE… The NLP SAYS… WITH EDITOR ALEX NAREY PERSONAL FAVOURITE: I’ve enjoyed many great […]
York plan farewell promotion Bootham party By John Featherstone HOME COMFORTS: Kallum Griffiths and York’s Bootham Crescent, below PICTURE: Jon […]
By Alan Jones RESTRUCTURE: Liam Watson’s Southport squad is brimming with quality THERE has been a quiet authority about Southport’s […]
Who’s going to be in the mix, dark horses, players to watch and best signings – a closer look at […]
By Gareth Evans STOCKPORT COUNTY 1 MACCLESFIELD TOWN 1 CHESHIRE neighbours Stockport County and Macclesfield Town met in pre-season for […]
By Chris Pratt STOCKPORT COUNTY 1 EVERTON U23 4 EVERTON’S David Unsworth brought a strong U23 side to Edgeley Park […]
DERBY DAY: Altrincham take on Salford City ORIENT EXPRESS: Leyton Orient continue their preparations against Southend PLEASE CHECK FIXTURES AND […]
TUESDAY JULY 17TH Alvechurch 6 Kidderminster Harriers 0 A LITTLE over 48 hours after the last kick of the ball […]
By Jeff Bowron SEATON DELEVAL 2 WHITLEY BAY 4 WHITLEY Bay started with five trialists in their second warm-up game […]
Who will come out on top?
LIVERPOOL STARS OUT IN FORCE AT BLUES By David Richardson PREMIER CLASS: Nathaniel Clyne takes aim for Liverpool and Daniel […]
It’s tough at the top By CHRIS DUNLAVY NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH THE BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY CLASS ACT: Stockport’s Matty Warburton […]
By Matt Badcock STOCKPORT COUNTY player of the season Jason Oswell will be a Football League player from August after […]
Clubs like Spartans must dig deep, says Armstrong By Mark Carruthers REALIST: Blyth Spartans boss Alun Armstrong FULL CAPACITY: Croft […]
What a year it was…
The day Mr Brown’s boys fulfilled a dream THE NLP’S GREATEST EVER SEASONS HATTA BOY 1! Brett Johnson celebrates at […]
SPENNYMOOR Town manager Jason Ainsley reckons his side face an even tougher challenge in next season’s National League North. The […]
MARINE have swooped to sign former Lancaster City captain Craig Carney on a one-year contract. The 25-year-old creative midfielder was […]
Tonks is happy as the Glassboys’ boomerang RUSS PENN A PLAYER’S UPS AND DOWNS IN THE BEAUTIFUL GAME PROUD MOMENT: […]
A season which brought 113 points and 111 goals in their Southern Premier League title success, plus a place in the FA Cup second round.
PETER BEADLE hailed Hereford’s promotion hattrick as they landed yet another prize. The Bulls were worthy winners of the NGA […]
Brackley eye Trophy shock TUCKED away off the M40, in the shadow of the Mercedes- AMG Formula One headquarters, Brackley […]
By Matt Badcock SM-ASH HITS! Ashton United celebrate winning the play-offs after Liam Tomsett’s goal, inset left PICTURE: MI News […]
Harrogate hoping their extra hours will pay off By Matt Badcock ALL HAIL! Chorley captain Andy Teague celebrates their win […]
Amongst all the hullabaloo, it’s easy to lose sight of Salford’s achievements under Johnson and his co-boss and partner in crime, Bernard Morley.
Vital matches took place last night.
It’s an important evening.
By Mike Neild CHORLEY 1 ALFRETON TOWN 0 THE SCORELINE accurately reflects this low-key contest in which there was little […]
Forget the haters, it’s all about winning… By ALEX NAREY Saturday, March 24, and with 11 minutes remaining of Salford’s […]
Billy nets three in Billericay glory By Hugo Varley UP FOR THE CUP: Billericay lift the Velocity Trophy after beating […]
GOALKEEPER Tony Breeden Leamington Made numerous vital saves in Brakes’ win over FC United of Manchester DEFENDER Sam Topliss Alfreton […]
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TOP BOSS TOM GREAVES FC United of Manchester GOALKEEPER Dean Snedker St Albans City The Saints keeper was key to […]
The former Chester boss won three successive promotions with the club following their reformation in 2010
Brackley have the perfect blend, says Graham SAINTS AND WINNERS: Brackley Town are in the last four after a replay […]
FOR SALE! By Matt Badcock MOVING ON: Matthew Boon STAINES TOWN are looking for new owners with chairman Matthew Boon […]
STOCKPORT COUNTY 0 BRACKLEY TOWN 1 By Gareth Evans THE third meeting of these teams within a fortnight saw Brackley […]
Silence is golden!
Bobby gets his tactics just right to earn semi-final spot By Matt Badcock BOBBY’S BOY! Wealdstone boss Bobby Wilkinson, right, […]
Boro are the division’s in-form team after seven wins and a draw from their last eight games.
Up next is a two-legged semi-final against the winners of Brackley Town and Stockport County.
The two ties have been confirmed.
By David Richardson USUALLY it’s the students at Vandyke Upper School who brag about the weekend’s football results on Monday […]
…but Maamria is conjuring up a Boro miracle By Matt Badcock JOINING FORCES: Dino Maamria, left, was a long-term assistant […]
Our selection of top performers from Saturday’s matches.
GOALKEEPER Danny Lewis Brackley Town Saved a penalty and kept a clean sheet as Brackley won 3-0 at home to […]
By David Richardson GOAL GETTER: Stockport’s Matty Warburton has 16 goals to his name this season FA TROPHY QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES […]
I TRAVEL to every Nuneaton Town away game. Over the last month we seem to be getting a really bad […]
Pools’ future hangs in the balance.
Who would take Pools over now? By NICK LOUGHLIN GLOOMY OUTLOOK: Hartlepool United’s Victoria Park stadium. Insets: Devante Rodney, in […]
By Matt Badcock MARCH TO THE ARCH? Spennymoor are just two rounds from Wembley PICTURE: ShutterPress SPENNYMOOR TOWN climbed into […]
The four ties have been made.
Here’s our pick of Saturday’s standout performers.
Wrexham and Tranmere thrill on day for entertainersWrexham THE National League went crazy as a mammoth 97 goals were netted […]
SPENNYMOOR Town striker Glen Taylor is making up for lost time in the National League North, writes MARK CARRUTHERS. After […]
By Ken Gaunt LEWIS Brownhill would love to take his family on a trip to Wembley – after his younger […]
We’ve taken our pick of Saturday’s standout performers.
MORE TO LIFE THAN COOKIE-CUTTERS neil JENSEN I T’S EASY to forget the roots of professional football are to be […]
The full-back has made a big claim.
Winning clubs will receive £8000 in prize money.
He’s our pick of Saturday’s top performers.
KEVIN DAVIES hit treble tops for Southport this week by making three impressive additions to his Southport squad. The former […]
ONE TO WATCH: Sean Newton believes York City are the best team in National League North PICTURE: Gordon Clayton THEY […]
GOALKEEPER Ian Ormson Stockport County Kept his side in the Trophy with a string of fine saves to deny resurgent […]
We’ve selected our standout performers from Saturday’s match action across the two divisions.
By Chris Philpotts NUNEATON TOWN 0 BRACKLEY TOWN 2 BRACKLEY TOWN kept up the pressure at the top of the […]
By Matt Badcock TOMMY LAWSON says Marine will dare to dream when they make the long trek to face Dover […]
Here are the 16 ties scheduled for Saturday, January 13.
Nortey draws inspiration in a battle against adversity By Matt Badcock to give up. There was nothing else I wanted […]
Solihull Moors v Tranmere Rovers, Blyth Spartans AFC v AFC Telford United, Kidderminster Harriers v York City, Chorley v Marine, […]
WOKING may have the youngest squad in the National League with an average age of 22.5, but they’ve counted on […]
BRACKLEY TOWN 3 STOCKPORT COUNTY 2 By Tim Carroll BRACKLEYwon a fine match with a strong second half performance having […]
The FA Trophy first round proper draw has been made, with clubs from the National League now entering the competition.
FARNBOROUGH say they are “extremely hopeful” that they won’t face punishment despite being charged for failing to fulfil their FA […]
By Mark Carruthers IT’S never easy for any player to make a jump of three divisions. But that was the […]
Stones roll on in the FA Cup as Oxford City and Wood also win LEAP OF FAITH: Maidstone United’s Joe […]
TOP BOSS! JAMIE COYLE Welling Utd Nat South GOALKEEPER Dillon Barnes Welling Welling’s hero, keeping St Albans at bay DEFENDER […]
By Matt Badcock REALISTIC: Dino Maamria DINO MAAMRIA says there’s nothing wrong with Nuneaton Town being ambitious – but first […]
Nuneaton Town midfielder Tom Elliott has revealed it was a “kick in the teeth” when former manager Tommy Wright left the club last week, but already knows who he’d like to replace him.
It was a brilliant weekend in the National League North and South. Here is our combined XI from both divisions after a host of excellent performances!
By Chris Philpotts NUNEATON TOWN 1 STOCKPORT COUNTY 3 NUNEATON TOWN started life without Tommy Wright with a defeat as […]
DARLINGTON have finally got their new manager after luring Tommy Wright from Nuneaton Town – just three days after he’d […]
A number of ties catch the eye as north and south sections draw derbies
By Ant Scott ■A SPIRITED performance kicked off the first National League South game of Steve King’s second stint in […]
Trophy and Vase winners to lock horns By MATT BADCOCK SOME-FINN SPECIAL: Carl Finnigan celebrates his goal against Darlington with […]
Manchester derby on the cards as Stockport County draw FC United, while Shildon are handed away tie
By Chris Pratt STOCKPORT COUNTY 1 CURZON ASHTON 0 ONE IS ENOUGH! Adam Thomas is congratulated by his team-mates after […]
It was business as usual in the National League North last night with both Harrogate Town and Salford City cruising to easy wins.
Southport will be looking to put a horror week behind them when they welcome league leaders Harrogate to Haig Avenue tonight.
Saturday, September 16 Deeping Rangers v Kidderminster Harriers (12.30pm), Salford City v York City, Darlington v South Shields, Southport v […]
All the details from the midweek action in Step 2’s northern section
There’s another busy night of National League action ahead!
York City and Darlington handed interesting opponents while teams set for replays
PACESETTERS Harrogate Town and Brackley Town maintained their unbeaten records in National League North with impressive 2-0 victories on Bank Holiday Monday.
By Paul Edwards LEAMINGTON 2 STOCKPORT COUNTY 3 STOCKPORT County have a new goalscoring hero in Jason Oswell. The free-scoring […]
Brackley and Spennymoor extended their perfect starts, but what else happened in last night’s National League North action?
The football season is well and truly up and running now, with another jam-packed evening of National League North action ahead this evening, and three teams are hoping to continue their perfect starts.
By Chris Pratt Point apiece in thriller COMEBACK KINGS: Jason Oswell makes it 2-2 after the home side had trailed […]
GOALKEEPER Laurie Walker Hemel Hempstead Superb display between the posts from the Hemel stopper to keep the lively visitors at […]
Newcomers Spennymoor Town edge FC United of Manchester in tense Tuesday night encounter
We’re delighted to announce the 68 winners from our Season Ticket competition!
PETERBOROUGH United have snapped up their latest Non-League starlet – Aldershot Town’s teenage sensation Idris Kanu.
By Alan Jones MANAGER Alan Lewer says the addition of Steven Schumacher will be the driving force in Southport’s engine […]
By Gareth Evans CLINICAL: Matty Warburton chips home for the second of his three goals PICTURE: Mike Petch STOCKPORT COUNTY […]
Sunday July 23 (3pm unless stated) Abingdon Utd v North Leigh Utd (2.00pm, Jim Newman Tournament, at Clanfield) Purton v […]
HIGHLY-RATED young defender Alex Penny has become the latest Non-League star to join Peterborough United.
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. Sunday July 16 (3pm unless stated) Bromyard Town v Tividale (1.00pm) […]
BOB BEVAN’S Cat Stats THIS WEEK… 1950’s Bob ‘the Cat’ Bevan MBE reviews a decade in which the amateur game […]
LEYTON ORIENT’S welcome to Non-League football is hardly plastic fantastic for the East Londoners… their National League awakening comes on the artificial surface where Sutton United made the big boys weep.
DAVENTRY T 0 LEAMINGTON 7 By David Lawrence LEAMINGTON kicked off their pre-season campaign with an impressive display at United […]
By Sam Elliott BRING IT ON: National League North champions AFC Fylde kick off against Boreham Wood and, inset, Sutton […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. Monday, July 3 (7.45pm unless stated) Coleshill Town v Tividale Winterton […]
ALTRINCHAM legend Stuart Coburn is optimistic the club will turn their fortunes around in the coming season – but admits it won’t be easy.
SOUTHPORT have announced the signing of former Tranmere captain Steve Jennings. The midfielder, 32, has a wealth of experience in […]
Parkinson can get the Robins rocking again, says legend Coburn By JOHN LYONS CLUB LEGEND: Stuart Coburn notched up a […]
It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times. CHAMPION: Stocksbridge Park Steels welcome a Sheffield United XI on Saturday, […]
Academy graduates unleashed as they take to the big stage By CHRIS DUNLAVY HOW much did the V9 Academy mean […]
Guests lap it up at special Celtic Manor Awards gig! By Alex Narey WHAT A NIGHT: Guests enjoy the Gala […]
The options are endless for popular Moors boss By Matt Badcock JASON AINSLEY says Spennymoor Town know they’ve reached the […]
By Sam Elliott JOHN McDERMOTT says the time is right for him to go it alone in management after taking […]
By Sam Elliott SUNNY CLIMES: Jamie Chandler and his Spennymoor team-mates are heading to Marbella – much to the ire […]
I HAD a sneaking suspicion it wasn’t going to be an easy season for York City or for The Non-League […]
A FORMER team-mate of Thierry Henry, a model, and a convicted drug dealer – the goalscorers at Step 2 of Non-League’s Pyramid over the years have been varied to say the least.
Rowe & Tarpey join an exclusive club By Matt Badcock A FORMER team-mate of Thierry Henry, a model, and a […]
ALUN ARMSTRONG was on the way to confirm his role as Blyth Spartans’ assistant manager when his phone rang. It was boss Tom Wade and there had been a change of plan.
CHEADLE Town are to wind up their season with a four-game tour of China, writes ROBIN JONES. The trip in […]
By MATT BADCOCK ALUN Armstrong was on the way to confirm his role as Blyth Spartans’ assistant manager when his […]
WE HEAR it every season. “If that goal was in the Premier League, they’d show it on Match of the Day, on repeat,” a manager or player will say.
THE Non-League Paper is still on sale today and it’s a must read with plenty of action from the National League down to Step 6! We’ve got all the news plus reports and pictures from Saturday’s action!
Amidst a dark place emerges Stockport’s shining light THE BIG INTERVIEW By MATT BADCOCK LOOK TO THE HEAVENS! Danny Lloyd […]
PROUD MOMENT: Last year’s winner Tyler Harvey with his parents – could Dave Tarpey, inset, be following him onto the […]
HE’S scored at Old Trafford against a Manchester United side that included Paul Pogba and England international Michael Keane, but for Joe Ironside it’s now all about finding the net to help Kidderminster Harriers to promotion.
By Matt Badcock IMPACT: Joe Ironside has made a big early impression at Kidderminster, inset PICTURE: Will Kilpatrick HE’S scored […]
STOCKPORT 1 NUNEATON 1 By Chris Pratt HONOURS were even at Edgeley Park as Nuneaton Town earned a well-earned point […]
NLP duo Matt Badcock and Sam Elliott take a trip the local to toast a thrilling season finale By MATT […]
IF AFC Fylde had their way, then Danny Rowe would have been lining up in their colours a long time ago.
THE squads have been set and battle plans are being readied as the National League gears up to welcome the British Army.
THE squads have been set and battle plans are being readied as the National League gears up to welcome the […]
THE BIG INTERVIEW By MATT BADCOCK IF AFC Fylde had their way, then Danny Rowe would have been lining up […]
Lincoln City extended their lead at the top of the National League table thanks to a midweek win at Braintree, with Forest Green having capitalised upon defeats for both Tranmere Rovers and Dagenham & Redbridge to move up to second in the table.
Lincoln City became the first Non-League side in 103 years to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, while Danny Cowley still finds his team holding a three-point lead at the top of the table, with two games in hand over nearest rivals Dagenham & Redbridge.
It was business as usual for promotion chasing sides in the National League, with the top eight teams going unbeaten last weekend.
YORK CITY have let three players depart the club on loan as Gary Mills continues to shape his squad for the remainder of the season.
THE FA Trophy third round draw has been made at Wembley, with clubs now possibly just three wins away from a trip to the home of English football.
THE Non-League Paper is still on sale today and it’s a must read with plenty of action from the National League down to Step 6! We’ve got all the news plus reports and pictures from Saturday’s action!
RYMAN PREMIER outfits Worthing and Harlow Town have been rewarded for their FA Trophy heroics with home draws in the second round.
RYMAN PREMIER side Worthing produced an FA Trophy shock in beating Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday and joint-bosses Jon Meeney and Gary Elphick were named our Top Bosses.
THE draw for the first round proper of the FA Trophy was made at Wembley this lunchtime, with the National League big guns now entering the competition.
NATIONAL LEAGUE North and South sides have now entered the FA Trophy as the road to Wembley starts to heat up.
THE FA Cup first round draw was made on Monday night with lowest ranked side Westfields handed a home draw while Merstham have been rewarded with a tie against Oxford United.
BISHOP AUCKLAND’S Heritage Park home has memories from their rich history permanently on display – now boss Steve Riley has urged the Class of 2016-17 to write themselves into the annals too.
THE draw for the fourth round qualifying of the FA Cup was made this morning live on talkSPORT with the world’s oldest cup competition really gaining pace.
BLYTH SPARTANS boss Tom Wade has stepped down as manager of his hometown club and has been replaced by former Middlesbrough striker Alun Armstrong.
THE draw for Third Round Qualifying of The FA Cup was made at Wembley this afternoon (Monday) with just two wins between clubs and the first round proper.
THE draw for Second Round Qualifying of The FA Cup was made at Wembley this afternoon (Monday) and it has thrown up a number of mouth-watering ties.
NEIL YOUNG has stepped down as manager of Altrincham after just six league games in charge and says he has retired from management.
CRAIG MADDEN has left his post as assistant manager at National League Southport while boss Andy Bishop has added Craig Stanley to his squad.
VETERAN midfielder Danny Whitaker has signed a new deal with Macclesfield Town while boss John Askey has named Andy Halls as the club’s new captain.
THIS summer is the biggest in AFC Fylde’s history according to chairman David Haythornthwaite.
IAN Painter still remembers the day in 2002 when he first saw Ashley Williams pull on a Hednesford Town shirt.
PROMOTION has to be the aim for Tranmere Rovers according to new signing Connor Jennings following his move from National League rivals Wrexham.
YORK CITY have made striker Richard Brodie their second summer signing following the addition of Jack Higgins from Stalybridge Celtic.
MACCLESFIELD TOWN’S top scorer Kristian Dennis has earned a move back into the Football League with Chesterfield.
NEIL YOUNG has been tasked with taking Altrincham straight back into Non-League’s top flight after being announced as the Robins’ new manager.
RYMAN NORTH outfit Tilbury have dropped to the bottom of our NLP Fair Play Table, replacing Worcester City as the most ill-disciplined side from Steps 1-4.
FORMER Macclesfield Town and Lincoln City boss Paul Simpson has joined Barrow as assistant manager as Paul Cox shuffles his backroom staff.
NORTHWICH VICTORIA may have lost boss Jim Gannon to Stockport County, but they are still Non-League’s best behaved side from Steps 1-4.
THE race to be the leading scorer at Steps 1 to 3 of the Non-League Pyramid is really hotting up.
MACCLESFIELD TOWN striker Kristian Dennis – the top scorer in England’s top five divisions – has been named the Vanarama National League player of the month for November.
JORDAN WILLIAMS is 90 minutes away from potentially fulfilling his one life goal – and believes having the best manager outside the Conference on his side can help fire him towards Anfield.
NATIONAL LEAGUE North and South sides have now entered the FA Trophy – with holders North Ferriby United beginning their campaign at home.
NEIL ASPIN has accused FC Halifax Town of a lack of loyalty after the axe fell for the first time in the National League – as Paul Cox’s sudden resignation at Torquay United sparked speculation they may already have his replaceme
NICKY LAW has challenged his Alfreton Town side to bounce back from their defeat at Stockport County last weekend in their FA Cup tie on Saturday.
THE draw for Second Round Qualifying of The FA Cup was made at Wembley this afternoon (Monday) and it has thrown up a number of mouth-watering ties.
DESPITE my yearly misgivings and grumbles about its pointlessness, Thursday night signalled my seventh pre-season friendly outing of the summer.
SUPER-FAN Mary Jinks has been sponsoring young Non-League players for years – and winning the William Hill Fan of the Year prize won’t stop her!
FOLLOWING The Football Association’s Leagues Committee meeting earlier today, the Step 1-4 league allocations for next season have been released.
THE draw for the third round of the FA Trophy was made at Wembley on Monday, and it has thrown up a number of tasty ties
THE draw for the last 32 of The FA Trophy was made at Wembley on Monday. The 16 Second Round Proper ties will take place on Saturday, January 10, with winning clubs picking up £6,000 from The FA’s prize fund.
THE draw for the First Round Proper of The FA Trophy was made at Wembley this lunchtime, with the Vanarama Conference big guns now entering the competition.
CONFERENCE North and South sides have entered the FA Trophy with the third qualifying round draw made this afternoon at Wembley Stadium.
THE draw for Fourth Round Qualifying of The FA Cup was made this morning live on talkSPORT with the World’s oldest cup competition really gaining pace.
IF THERE were any lingering doubts that the FA Cup still maintained the same magic it always has for Non-League sides at least, they were well and truly removed at Halesowen Town on Thursday night.
THE draw for Third Round Qualifying of The FA Cup was made at Wembley this afternoon (Monday) with just two wins between clubs and the first round proper.
THE draw for Second Round Qualifying of The FA Cup was made at Wembley this morning (Monday) and it has thrown up a number of mouth-watering ties.
THE transfer window has now passed and as you read this I’m busy making up your changes. I am hopeful to have everything in place by this time next week.
He says Wayne Rooney is the best player he’s ever played with, was managed by David Moyes and had a legend like Paul Gascoigne as just “a humble team-mate”.
Matty Mainwaring has joined Macclesfield Town on loan from their Skrill Premier rivals Hyde.
The Secret Non-League Footballer gives his verdict on Macclesfield Town loan star Connor Jennings.
Rags to riches? Maybe not. This is recently moribund, and still seemingly stricken, Macclesfield Town after all.
The FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying draw was made at Wembley on Monday.
Gainsborough Trinity have failed in their appeal against expulsion from the FA Cup.
Alex Lawless got man-of-the-match in the 3-0 win over Dartford and that was as predictable as it was deserved; Luton’s fit-again midfield talisman scoring on his first start of the season.
The first round draw for the FA Vase was made yesterday at Wembley and it has thrown up a number of interesting ties.
The draw for Second Round Qualifying of The FA Cup was made at Wembley on Monday lunchtime.
Amari Morgan-Smith has rejoined Kidderminster Harriers as a free agent.
As Freudian slips go, it’s a mild one, but when Paul Benson says: “I’m back here now”, it is understandable that the on-loan Swindon striker can confuse Skrill Premier big guns Luton Town for League Two minnows Dagenham &?Redbridge.
Alan Lord has taken temporary charge of Stockport County following the shock departure of Ian Bogie on Saturday.
Stockport County have signed goalkeeper Ryan Jones on non-contract terms.
Midfielder Adriano Moke has joined Stockport County on non-contract terms.
Leo Skeete can still remember like it was yesterday the game which geared up Mossley towards a second successive Northern Premier League title and reaching Wembley.
If I’d had a fiver for every time I’ve been asked this summer which Conference club had done the best business, I’d be able to bankroll Hammonds FC to the top of the budget table.
I was invited to my old club Hitchin Town’s ‘Dinner with the Legends’ ahead of their friendly with Luton on Tuesday.
FC Halifax Town have strengthened their squad with the addition of two players that played Conference Premier football last season.
The former Hyde boss Gary Lowe writes exclusively for The Non-League Paper.
Tamworth have continued their summer reshuffle by signing centre-back Jordan Rose.
Stockport County boss Ian Bogie feels his latest signing, striker Kristian Dennis, can emulate the success of Lee Novak.
The 32 Non-League clubs that were involved in last season’s FA Cup First Round will each receive a five-figure windfall.
Lincoln City boss Gary Simpson has been a busy man today, signing two new players and handing a permanent deal to a non-contract player.
Now it’s time for me to reward the players who have impressed me most on my travels around the Blue Square Bet Premier this season with the glory of…a cherished place in my team of the year!
Paul Holleran is the first to admit he never reached his potential as a player. That disappointment, he says, has made his managerial successes even sweeter.
The manager’s postmatch quote read: “I think it will be thehighest points tally to keep teams in the division – and the lowest to go up. It’s absolutely ridiculous. It shows how hard this division is. We need as many points as we can until mathematically possible.”
When he’s getting his boots from a goalscorer like Reading’s Adam Le Fondre then it is little wonder Dan Gardner is making a big impact.
Stockport County have signed Greg McDermott and Paul Marshall on non-contract terms.
It’ll never work, we all sneer when a clueless chairman goes against the game’s merry-go-round grain in appointing his new manager.
Lincoln City have completed the emergency loan signing of Stockport County forward Craig Hobson.
Kidderminster Harriers have swooped to sign forward Amari Morgan-Smith on loan from their Conference Premier rivals Macclesfield Town.
Nuneaton Town boss Kevin Wilkin has been busy on the penultimate day of the January transfer window, signing two players on loan.
Former Mansfield Town and Kidderminster Harriers boss Stuart Watkiss has been appointed as assistant manager at Stockport County.
Lincoln City have taken Northampton Town midfielder Paul Turnbull on loan until the end of the season.
Stockport County have ended days of speculation by announcing their new first team manager…
Barrow have added to their attacking options by signing Fleetwood Town frontman Danny Rowe on loan for the remainder of the season.
Stockport County have parted company with striker Cameron Darkwah and left-back Euan Holden.
The draw for the last 16 of The FA Trophy was made at Wembley on Monday.
As many fans of Football League teams will tell you, drawing a Non-League team in the FA Cup brings mixed emotions.
The draw for the First Round Proper of The FA Cup was made at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Versatile midfielder Darren Green has swapped the QED Stadium for the Giant Axe.
Dartford fans pay tribute to Her Majesty following their win over Welsh rivals Newport County.
Bootle kept up the pace at the top of the North West Counties Premier as they came from behind to score a 2-1 win over Colne.
I’ve just returned from a fortnight in a part of southern France which is the world’s largest wine-producing region, and it’s fair to say a bottle or two were sunk (most days).
Former Kidderminster Harriers captain Keith Briggs has returned to Aggborough.
Macclesfield Town boss Steve King has appointed Eric Nixon as the club’s new goalkeeping coach.
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