National League

Drama to the very last second

The NLP takes a look back at a dramatic season across the National League.

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 May 2026

THE NLP’S 2025-26 SEASON REVIEW: NATIONAL LEAGUE

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TROUBLED newcomers Morecambe were suspended from the National League after failing to meet financial requirements and were forced to postpone their first three league games of the season until their takeover by investment group Panjab Warriors was complete.
Shrimps boss Ashvir Singh Johal was forced to piece together a team from scratch and collected his first win in a dramatic 2-1 season opener against Altrincham.
Mark Cooper became the first managerial casualty of the new season after he left Yeovil Town following a disappointing st...

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