Pre-season fixtures

Pre-season fixtures are already underway and here is a list of the games coming up ahead of the new campaign

Second promotion was worth the wait for Hartlepool United star Gary Liddle

The experienced centre-back was part of the Hartlepool United side that went up from League Two in 2007.

Steve Watson gets his man as Clayton Donaldson returns to York City

The 37-year-old has linked up once again with the Minstermen 14 years after his first spell which led to a glittering...

Molesey on the hunt for new boss

Former player and youth team coach Fahey was unveiled last September following the departure of Craig Lewington.

Folkestone Invicta’s cup fever – for Sid!

Fans returned to Cheriton Road for the first time in eight months for the fixture which is played in memory of...

Jeff Stelling: It just does not get any better after Pools play-off success

Watching Hartlepool beat Torquay on penalties to win promotion back to the EFL was unquestionably the most memorable day of football...

Joe Leesley so jolly at Boston United return

With his first team chances limited at parent club Harrogate Town last term, the 27-year-old winger dropped down a couple of...

Thorne Colliery announce merger

Now known as Club Thorne Colliery, they will continue to play in the Step 7 Central Midlands League North and mount...

Covid-19 damage has been limited by funding – NPL Chief

Only Droylsden were missing from the 82 after they resigned from the NPL last August due to the financial strain of...

Joy for eight clubs after league allocation u-turn

Eight clubs have won their appeals against their league allocation for the 2021-22 season following The FA’s restructure of the National...

Hungerford Town reunion for strike duo

The duo started out at Winchester U18s before going their separate ways up the Non-League pyramid and scoring bags of goals.

West Allotment Celtic facing tough start on return to Northern League’s top tier

Allotment were one of three clubs promoted from Division Two last month and they will mark their return to the top...

Hard work only just starting for Hartlepool boss Dave Challinor

AFTER four years of hurt and eight months of toil, the least Dave Challinor and his Hartlepool United players deserved was...

Promotion call was the FA’s, says Northern League chairman

Blyth Town, Horden CW and Redcar Town were all promoted from Step 7 feeder leagues this summer as part of the...

Ebbsfleet United ambition helped secure signing for Craig Tanner

The 26-year-old played 28 times for the top-flight Shots over the past two seasons having signed from Scottish Premiership side Motherwell.

Blyth Town boss Michael Connor left speechless by derby day on Northern League return

Blyth Town manager Michael Connor was “lost for words” after his side were handed a visit to Northumberland rivals Bedlington Terriers...

Hartlepool United enjoy EFL party after promotion final thriller

Relegation from the Football League in 2017 had seen the club bottom out. Beset by off-field issues, their first two seasons...

Histon accept appeal defeat

The Stutes were one of 23 clubs to have their challenge dismissed following the restructure of the National League System at...

Chelmsford City so grateful to retiring Elliott Ward

The 36-year-old enjoyed an impressive career as a defender, having played in every professional league in England including spells at West...

Luke Varney is happy to be home at Quorn

Former Leeds United, Derby County and Ipswich Town striker Luke Varney is back with United Counties League Premier Division North outfit...

Tony Incenzo: Thumbs-up for the addition of play-offs at steps 5 and 6

Although the Football Association is yet to confirm the arrangements for the commencement of play-offs across all of these leagues officially,...

Matlock Town new boy Jonathan Wafula targets promotion

The 27-year-old, who can operate through the middle or wide, and he starts a second spell with the Gladiators after joining...

Dave Pearse now the sole man at Bridgwater United

Pearse and Karl Baggaley were joint managers of Bridgwater Town prior to the club’s recent merger with women’s team Yeovil Town.

It was a leap of faith for Enfield Town – but they made it!

It was 20 years ago this week when the Towners became the first fan-owned club in the country after Reed had...

Mickleover Sports stunned by £50,000 turf theft

Thieves broke into the Don Amott Arena on Station Road twice at around 11pm on Tuesday and again at 3am on...