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2025 Gambling Sponsorship Impact Analysis
The FA Cup captivates millions with its unpredictable drama. Football and betting have grown increasingly intertwined over recent decades.
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/ 1 month agoThree former Premier League stars enjoying a strong start to the 2025/26 Non-League season
For many former Premier League players with an eye on management, the path is through coaching at their former club and then building through the ranks.
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/ 1 month agoWhy diplomacy matters in Non-League just as much as in the Premier League
For all the talk about tactics, training sessions, and transfer budgets, football management is often just as much about diplomacy as it is about decision-making.
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/ 2 months agoFrom Jamie Vardy to Maidstone: the real-life stories that keep the magic of the FA Cup alive
The FA Cup has always been about more than the giants of English football. Since its earliest years, the competition has thrived on the drama of small clubs defying the odds and creating moments that...
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/ 3 months agoDorking Wanderers set to make history (again) with oldest ever goalkeeper claim
With the 2025/26 football season back with us, fans have been inundated with a plethora of stories and headlines over the last few months.
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/ 3 months agoHow AI Will Transform Football Betting in the Next Decade
Artificial intelligence has already started to redefine how fans consume football, from live match statistics to predictive analysis that frames pre-match debate. In the next decade, these technologies will revolutionize betting as much as VAR...
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/ 4 months agoGrassroots Football Funding: How Small Budgets Can Make a Big Impact
Grassroots football is where it all begins, with a passion for the game. It’s not VIP boxes in the ground or multimillion-pound deals; it’s about muddy pitches, bobble socks, and kids learning the value of...
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/ 4 months agoHow to Grow Your Non-League Football Club’s Fanbase
Non-league football clubs often struggle to attract and retain fans, but with the right strategies, even small teams can build a loyal following. From leveraging social media to creating unforgettable matchday experiences, there are countless...
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/ 4 months agoFrom the Clubhouse to the Pitch: What Makes Non-League Fans So Loyal?
Walk into any non-league ground on a Saturday afternoon and you’ll see it: handshakes at the gate, familiar nods at the bar, and someone talking tactics over a pint of bitter. There’s something special about...
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/ 5 months agoNational League 2025/26 Predictions: Who Will Get Promoted?
The start of the new 2025/26 Vanarama National League campaign is fast approaching as all 24 of the division’s clubs continue their pre-season preparations ahead of what promises to be another thrilling term of non-league...
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/ 6 months agoFirst Compromise Reached In National League Play Off Final Spat
The 2024/25 National League campaign was a pretty entertaining one this year, and although Barnet ultimately ran away with top spot to secure their own promotion into League Two for the coming 2025/26 season with...
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/ 8 months agoThe High Stakes of Football: The Impact of Gambling Sponsorships
Gambling sponsorships have become deeply embedded in modern football’s identity. These partnerships have generated crucial revenue, supported club operations, and transformed the visual landscape of kits and stadiums. But the benefits come with growing scrutiny...
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/ 9 months agoNon-League Day 2025: Celebrating Football at Its Grassroots
Why Non-League Day 2025 Matters to Grassroots Football Football in England isn’t just about the glitz of the Premier League or the roar of packed stadiums. It’s also about the heart and soul found in...
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/ 9 months agoEthan Pinnock Hits 100 Premier League Games—Nine Years After Leaving Dulwich Hamlet
There are two things that stand out about Ethan Pinnock when you meet him for the first time—his towering frame and his disarming humility. The latter is a quality he developed in non-league football, cutting...
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/ 10 months agoNational League Pushes for Third Promotion Place to the English Football League
National League clubs are campaigning for a third promotion into the English Football League (EFL). Their initiative, 3UP, aims to correct what they believe is an unfair system that limits opportunities for ambitious teams. Unlike...
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/ 10 months agoThe Definitive Guide to Joining a League
There’s no greater and more satisfying feat than joining a league—especially if your team comes from humble beginnings. While some prefer to remain a grassroots club, others might dream of competing at a higher level....
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/ 10 months agoHow to Get Involved with Your Local Non-League Football Club
Non-league football clubs are the heart and soul of grassroots football, bringing communities together and offering an authentic football experience. These clubs thrive on local support, with dedicated volunteers, passionate fans, and hardworking players making...
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/ 11 months agoExamining the revised UEFA Champions League structure
One of the most important football events, the UEFA Champions League is changing its format. Beginning with the 2024–2025 season, UEFA has overhauled the structure to improve the fairness and attractiveness of the competition. This...
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/ 12 months agoUnique Football Gifts They Won’t Have Received Before
Whether you’re sorting last-minute gifts for Christmas, father’s day or someone’s birthday, it can be tricky to find a thoughtful present that doesn’t also break the bank. Whether it’s an awkward secret santa present or...
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/ 12 months agoHow Can National League Clubs Use Promotions to Draw in More Fans?
For most non-league football clubs, the idea of rich investors coming in and injecting loads of money into them is nothing short of fantasy, and one that will never come to fruition. The Wrexham story...
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/ 12 months agoMud, Grit, and Glory: Why Non-League Football Bets Are Worth the Risk
When you think of football, the first images that come to mind might be packed stadiums, world-class players, and glittering trophies. But beneath the glamorous layers of the Premier League lies a raw and unpredictable...
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/ 12 months agoTamworth Look to Emulate Shock FA Cup Third Round Wins for Non-League Sides of Yesteryear
It’s a journey that began back in October with a preliminary round win over Macclesfield. Tamworth FC then dumped EFL sides Huddersfield Town and Burton Albion out of the FA Cup to see their name...
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/ 1 year agoA Non-League Guide to Engaging Fans & Increasing Attendances
Non-league football clubs are the lifeblood of their communities, but let’s face it—getting fans through the turnstiles and keeping them coming back for more is no easy feat. Without the deep pockets that the big...
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/ 1 year agoMost Intriguing Matchups for the Second Round of the FA Cup
This weekend brings us the second round of the 2024-25 FA Cup. This is the final round before the 44 clubs from the Premier League and the Championship join the competition. But that doesn’t mean...
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/ 1 year agoHow Transferable Are the Skills Between Football and Esports?
Esports exploded in popularity at the turn of the decade, with hundreds of millions more people discovering competitive video games for the first time when many professional leagues shut down temporarily. The term ‘esports’ is...
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