PROMOTED PAIR HAVE HIGH HOPES

By Andy Mitchell NPL MIDLANDS ESTABLISHED names will need to be wary of newcomers as promoted pair Nuneaton Town and Coventry...

DEAKIN HAS UPPED ANTE AT RANGERS

By Andy Simpson NPL WEST STAFFORD Rangers finished 45 points adrift of top spot last season – but that hasn’t put...

Promotion is the gift Alan wants

Bootle boss Alan Morgan woke up on his birthday last year after watching his side ship six goals without reply at...

What are the 2026/27 Isthmian League and Northern Premier League opening-day fixtures?

The 2026/27 Isthmian League and Northern Premier League fixtures have been released, with supporters able to see the opening-day clashes, festive...

United front pleases Bees

Mark Beesley was delighted with Step 3 side FC United’s display in their first pre-season friendly against League One side Bradford...

Blyth Spartans manager Marc Nash excited by FA Cup reunion with old club Newcastle Blue Star

Blyth Spartans manager Marc Nash will prepare his side for an FA Cup extra preliminary round tie with former club Newcastle...

Jamie’s got a second wind

Following a tame defeat in the final game of last season, Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan mused out loud whether it...

Kurt aims to rock at Robins

Ashton United boss Steve Cunningham reckons he’s pilled off a transfer coup after snapping up experienced front man Kurt Willoughby.

Clegg taking no prisoners

Hyde United boss Michael Clegg says last season’s squad were desperate to stay at Ewen Fields for the forthcoming season –...

‘Sorry’ Mark Harris looks to the future after resigning as NPL chair

Mark Harris says resigning is the “right thing to do” after sending the email that ultimately ended his 17-year reign as...

Neil: Let pain be your fuel

Determined Warrington Rylands boss Neil Reynolds is urging his players to use last season’s play-off heartbreak as fuel for another promotion...

Barking mad for Mr Clough

Meet Nuneaton Town’s most famous season ticket holder with more than 7,000 followers on social media – and four legs!

Fuming Reds must rebuild

Frustrated Quorn believe they face a race against time to put together a competitive squad for the coming season after losing...

We can still motor up

Vauxhall Motors plan to spend less money on players next season but that hasn’t put off Chris Herbert from agreeing to...

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Grant Shenton – Bern and Johnno gave me the tools to go with the flow with ‘Ro

As Grant Shenton muses on his career, he confesses it’s uncomfortable singing his own praises.

Craig’s Owls eyeing goals

Craig Rouse believes providing strikers Josh Walker and Liam Hughes with the right ammunition can help Cleethorpes Town shoot for success...

National League System 2026/27 club allocations revealed

The Football Association have today revealed the 2026-27 National League System club allocations.

Town forced to bow out

Relegated Brighouse Town say the decision to drop further down the pyramid and return to amateur football was not one they...

Moore’s Marvels defy the odds

Emotional Daniel Moore described Hebburn Town’s shock Northern Premier League title success as a ‘proud moment’ for the football club.

Johnno’s Gigg is going to plan

Boyhood Bury fan Anthony Johnson didn’t need to be told of the pressure cooker at Gigg Lane – but even his...

Tracey’s triple tops as Pewits power on

NPL EAST PLAY-OFF FINAL By Joshua Birkin EMLEY AFC 0 BRADFORD PARK AVE 0 AET, Emley AFC won 5-4 on penalties...

Which Non-League teams are in play-off action this week?

The Non-League regular season reached its dramatic conclusion at the weekend, but now the play-offs take centre stage across the country.

Blyth Spartans hand new deals to management team after avoiding relegation

Blyth Spartans chairman Kevin Miles has backed management team Marc Nash and Anthony Woodhouse to guide the Northern Premier League East...

Super Hornets sting critics with shock title win

An emotional Daniel Moore lauded his Hebburn Town ‘underdogs’ after they defied the odds to be crowded NPL Premier champions.

DIV 1 EAST

ASHINGTON 6 LINCOLN UNITED 3 By Brian Bennett ASHINGTON ended the ■ season on a high with a goal-bonanza performance against...