2025-26 National League Preview: Start your engines – we’re back!

The NLP takes a look at how all 24 National League clubs are shaping up as the 2025/26 season gets underway...

Jasper steps up with the Saints

St Albans City’s new front man Jasper Mather says the club’s ambition and high standards make it the ‘perfect fit’ as...

2025-26 National League South preview: Five things to watch

It’s not often a former England international drops into the sixth tier — and when one does, it’s bound to turn...

2025-26 National League North preview: Five things to watch

The 2025-26 National League North season is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing yet — with bold managerial...

RYAN READY TO RAMP UP BRICKIES BID

ISTHMIAN S.EAST By Jon Couch QUITE how Sittingbourne are still at Step 4 side is anyone’s guess. The Brickies, under boss...

ARCHIE DELIVERS PER-FECT CUP TRICK

UP, CUP & AWAY: Pershore Town’s players can’t hide their delight after Archie Thurston, left, netted a late winner against Darlaston...

BOSS LEE IS LOOKING TO EARN WINGS

ISTHMIAN PREMIER By Jon Couch CHAMPIONS League football with Manchester United and over 500 senior appearances under his belt, Lee Martin...

ROCKY TIMES BUT JAMIE IS UNDETERRED

ISTHMIAN S.CEN By Jon Couch CO-BOSS Jamie Howell says he can see no reason why his Bognor Regis Town side can’t...

CHIEF CONNOR DREAM WITH

By Matthew Nash PITCH PERFECT: Hanworth Villa’s new 3G surface and, inset, James Connor JAMES CONNOR has revealed he remortgaged his...

IT’S TIP-TOP MALDON ON A MISSION

ISTHMIAN NORTH By Jon Couch NEW owners Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow have deep pockets and lofty ambitions at Maldon & Tiptree...

IS LIVING THE VILLA RE-FIT!

“I couldn’t resist,” Connor tells The NLP. “But I have remortgaged my house to fund the development at the ground as...

Lee looks to push Moors

Graeme Lee has challenged his Spennymoor Town players to build on the momentum gained by a history-making season as they head...

Dale’s the main man at Stan

Pearson nets the No.9 role By Mark Carruthers DOUBLE ACT: Boss Dean Nicholson, right, and assistant Andy McBride Heaton Stannington manager...

NOW WE CAN CROW AT LAST

Watters has built a platform to finally enjoy his holidays By Matt Badcock LOOKING UP: Royston Town are making steady progress...

DARTS TARGET BIG RESPONSE

Ady’s bid for play-off redemption By Hugo Varley BIG HITTERS: Dartford took on Championship new boys Charlton Athletic in pre-season PICTURE:...

Step 5 and 6 football returns for another season!

The Summer drew to a close and football returned for clubs at Steps 5 and 6 yesterday as ten leagues kicked...

GOLDEN OLDIE KEV GEARS UP TO MOTOR ON

EVERGREEN Kevin Ellison is gearing up for the new Northern Premier League season – at the age of 46! The veteran...

IVIES MAKE STATEMENT OF INTENT

WESTERN LEAGUE By Andy Mitchell IVYBRIDGE Town smashed AFC St Austell 7-0 on their own patch to fire a signal of...

NO BLUES FOR US, SAYS MARK

By John Lyons LONG-SERVING boss Mark Bartley is convinced Marlow won’t suffer a relegation hangover on their return to Step 4....

7-UP WEST ARE OFF TO A STORMER

COMBINED COUNTIES LEAGUE By Robin Jones EPSOM & Ewell beat visiting Guildford City 3-0 in the opening Premier South game on...

Hythe Town are up and firing as Chibueze leads Fisher show

SOUTHERN C. EAST By Paul Carter Hythe Town marked their return to Step 5 with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Corinthian...

AMMIES PAY BIG PRICE IN RETURN WOE

NORTH WEST COUNTIES LEAGUE By Max Hall GOALS from Padiham’s Freddie Machell and Jack Price, plus a Joel Brownhill penalty, made...

SEDGE AND CLUB SHARE THE SPOILS

NORTHERN COUNTIES EAST LEAGUE By Max Hall LIVERSEDGE and Sheffield, newly relegated from the Northern Premier League, drew 2-2 with a...

It’s highs and lows for Whitley Bay’s Mechack Kanda

Newcastle Blue Star came from two down to draw 3-3 at home to Whitley Bay, Mechack Kanda both hero and villain...

Ambitious Tring Athletic off to a flyer

Last season’s runners-up Tring Athletic got their bid to go one better off to a perfect start by opening with a...