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Wrexham complete signing of League Two player of the year Paul Mullin

23 July 2021 0 comments

The 26-year-old frontman netted 32 goals in 46 games to help Cambridge United to promotion into League One last season also landed the division’s Player of the Year award.

Record goalscorer Gareth Bainbridge confirms North Shields departure

23 July 2021 0 comments

The former Ashington striker became a firm favourite at the Daren Persson Stadium during an eight-year stay with Robins and played a key role in one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.

Hayden Bird wants to get Kingstonian flying

18 July 2021 0 comments

The former Bromley and Merstham boss is preparing for his third campaign with K’s having not yet completed one due to the pandemic.

Evesham United 0-4 Kidderminster Harriers: Kiddy cruise to easy win

18 July 2021 0 comments

Youngster Jack Tolley headed Russ Penn’s visitors into a 20th minute lead, the ball just creeping inside keeper Lewis Clayton’s far post, with Amari Morgan-Smith doubling the advantage ten minutes later.

Notts County swoop for Chesterfield star Joel Taylor

18 July 2021 0 comments

The 25-year-old only joined the Spirietes last December from National North club Chester on an 18-month contract for a fee believed to be around £25,000.

Dorking Wanderers 4-0 Leatherhead: Wands make it a hat-trick

18 July 2021 0 comments

Dorking Wanderers retained the Surrey Advertiser Trophy for the third consecutive season with a comfortable victory over local rivals Leatherhead at a sun-soaked Meadowbank.

Lights vital to lift-off at Teignmouth

18 July 2021 0 comments

The FA Charter Standard club, who play in the Step 7 Devon League, were granted permission in 1981, but no further progress was made before the consent ran out.

Bognor Regis midfielder Tommy Leigh makes dream EFL move

18 July 2021 0 comments

The two clubs have agreed a deal and the 21-year-old prospect has finalised personal terms. Now the talented playmaker is set to knuckle down and hopes to force his way into manager John Coleman’s first team plans for the forthcoming season.

Coalville Town 0-2 Notts County: Magpies get the job done

18 July 2021 0 comments

Second-half goals from Dan McCrory and star man Kyle Bennett earned victory for National League Notts County but Coalville, in their first meaningful game since November, certainly played their part in an end-to-end encounter.

Generous West Didsbury & Chorlton supporters fundraise for local cancer hospital

18 July 2021 0 comments

The club hosted a charity double header last weekend, with both the men’s and women’s sides in friendly action on the same day for the first time.

Leatherhead strengthen with capture of Dons duo

18 July 2021 0 comments

Midfielder Kwaku Frimpong and defender Isaac Ogundere have joined ahead of the start of the Isthmian League season

Steve Wilson is Bourne again as appointment is confirmed

18 July 2021 0 comments

Wilson fills the void left by former Grimsby Town, Lincoln City and Mansfield Town striker Nathan Arnold, who left by mutual consent in May and has since taken over at Newark Town.

Redditch United 1-1 Hereford: Hutson hits Reds lifeline

18 July 2021 0 comments

Curtis Hutson struck a late equaliser as Redditch United came from behind to deservedly share the spoils with FA Trophy finalists Hereford.

Lichfield City bring in duo

18 July 2021 0 comments

Lichfield City have bolstered their ranks by signing goalkeeper James Beeson and forward Jack Edwards.

Gaffer’s Greatest Gaffer: Royston Town boss Steve Castle on his managerial inspirations

18 July 2021 0 comments

In the latest in our series we pick the brains of ex-Leyton Orient, Plymouth Argyle and Birmingham City midfielder Steve Castle, now manager of Royston Town.

Jim Bentley is driven by AFC Fylde dream

18 July 2021 0 comments

AFC Fylde boss Jim Bentley is fighting fit following last year’s heart scare – and so are his players after a gruelling week at Chester Army Barracks.

Chester 4-2 Bury AFC: Fan-owned clubs sparkle in the sun

18 July 2021 0 comments

After a turgid first period, where the only incident of note was a fiercely struck penalty from Chester’s Anthony Dudley that rattled the base of the Bury post before going to safety, the game bounced into life in the second half.

Rugby Town 1-3 Stourbridge: Error lifts Glassboys

18 July 2021 0 comments

Stourbridge secured a comfortable pre-season victory at United Counties League side Rugby Town after being given the perfect start by their hosts.

Merstham vice-chairman’s novel idea is saved

18 July 2021 0 comments

The 60-year-old’s first book, Playing For Keeps, has just been published and is set to win the approval of Non-League aficionados.

Brothers settle back into life at St Neots Town

18 July 2021 0 comments

St Neots Town have kept it in the family by reuniting the Amu brothers at Rowley Park

Easing of Covid restrictions hands boost to clubs

18 July 2021 0 comments

The FA has provided an update on ‘non-elite’ football in advance of the Government’s roadmap changes, which are set to mean that almost all legal restrictions on social contact will be removed.

FC United of Manchester 1-1 Bolton Wanderers: Rebels denied at the death

18 July 2021 0 comments

Neil Reynolds’ men led through a trialist in the opening minute of the second half, but after Fin Sinclair-Smith hit the inside of the post, George Johnston tapped home the leveller in stoppage time.

Anthony Limbrick proud of New Saints after Europa Conference League progress

18 July 2021 0 comments

Anthony Limbrick’s side scored twice in as many minutes in their first game at home in front of fans for 16 months and not only had a win over the Irish league big-spenders, but also bagged an extra 300k euros to go on top of the 250k euros they received for qualifying.