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Francis Duku: Non-League Day is one to savour

Clubs get so excited about Non-League Day – they get in contact really early looking for ideas for things to do or to share info about what they will be putting on.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
4 January 2026

Young Havant & Waterlooville fans enjoy a game on Non-League Day

By Francis Duku - Former Non League defender and founder of The Sports Circle

Happy New Year! As always, when the clock hits midnight, it’s natural to look ahead with excitement at what the next 12 months might bring.
We know March 28, 2026, will be Non-League Day. It’s our 15th year. As someone who has supported him since the second campaign, I was proud to be alongside founder James Doe and the rest of the team just before Christmas as we were recognised with the Best in Non-League Award at the Football Supporters’ Association’s annual bash in London in December.
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