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The Non-League Paper and Football League Paper bring you the latest discussion from across the game, covering the biggest stories, insights and debates in Non-League football and the Football League!

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  1. 1d ago

    NON-LEAGUE GOALMOUTH: National League 2026/27 Fixtures Review – New Boys, Promotion Race & More!

    On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth... Editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch are joined by the Non-League Paper’s North-East correspondent, Mark Carruthers, to talk through all the latest in Non-League! The trio review the National League, National League North & National League South fixtures for upcoming 2026/27 season, including a look at the opening round of matches, the new boys who have been promoted and relegated into the divisions, and discussing which sides we think could be lining up for a promotion race, even at this very early stage. You can subscribe to The Non-League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link (https://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper...) OR by scanning the QR code at the end of the video! Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest non-league news! X: https://x.com/NonLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonleaguepaper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleaguepaper/?hl=en Listen to the Non-League Goalmouth via Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033lvDVahld3xatq7UGRYm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-league-football-league-paper/id1896797609 Thumbnail images credit: Alamy #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer #football #nationalleague #nationalleaguenorth #nationalleaguesouth

  2. Jun 25

    THE FLP PODCAST: EFL fixtures drop - early big clashes analysed + Burnley still managerless

    In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast... Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest in the EFL. The trio take a closer look at the opening day clashes across the Championship, League One and League Two for the upcoming 2026/27 season following the fixture release on Thursday. Two of last season’s relegated Premier League clubs will battle it out on the opening weekend as Burnley hosts West Ham United. The Clarets are still managerless after their bid to secure the services of Wales head coach Craig Bellamy fell through, with Rob Edwards and Steve Cooper rumoured to be next in line for the job. Wolves will kick off the new season by hosting Blackburn Rovers at Molineux, as new boss César Peixoto looks to guide the West Midlands club back to the top flight following their last-placed finish last season. Elsewhere, Watford’s managerial cycle continues with the appointment of Alessio Dionisi. The Italian, who was most recently at Empoli, moves away from Italy for the first time in his managerial career. There are some thrilling clashes for the newly promoted sides in the division, as Cardiff City host Wrexham in the final game of the opening weekend, while Lincoln City travel to play-off finalists Middlesbrough, and Bolton Wanderers welcome Preston North End to the Tough Sheet Stadium. In League One, Oxford United will start life under new manager Aaron Ramsey with a home clash against MK Dons. Leicester City will be hoping to bounce back at the first time of asking following their relegation from the Championship with Russell Martin at the helm. The Foxes are away at Notts County on the opening day of the season. And in League Two, York City and Rochdale begin their return to the Football League as the Minstermen host Bristol Rovers at the LNER Community Stadium, while Dale kick off Ian Watson’s tenure as manager by travelling to Newport County. To find out more about next season’s fixtures, visit here: https://www.theleaguepaper.com/latest... You can subscribe to The Football League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link: https://www.theleaguepaper.com/subscr... Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest non-league news! X: https://x.com/NonLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonleaguepaper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleagu... Thumbnail images credit: Alamy #football #efl #championship #leagueone #leaguetwo #burnley #wolves #watford #lincolncity #cardiffcity #wrexham #boltonwanderers #oxfordunited #leicestercity #yorkcity #rochdal

  3. Jun 11

    NON-LEAGUE GOALMOUTH: World Cup 2026 Focus – Our thoughts & Non-League XI + Kieron Dyer at Southend

    On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth... Editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch are joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy to discuss the Non-League roots at the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The trio share their thoughts ahead of tournament opener tonight, England’s chances at achieving glory, their past memories of the competition, and discuss the players who have gone on to represent their countries at the highest level after plying their trade in Non-League. They discuss The NLP’s Non-League World Cup XI shown in last Sunday’s paper featuring the likes of Ollie Watkins, David Raya, Che Adams (https://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper...) and look back on the past success stories such as Jamie Vardy, Stuart Pearce and many more! Elsewhere, Southend United have appointed former Newcastle United and England international midfielder Kieron Dyer as Kevin Maher’s successor. The 47-year-old will make his managerial debut with the Shrimpers after coaching spells at Ipswich Town and Chesterfield. Another ex-England international Rob Lee has taken up a new role as Hornchurch’s Director of Football, ahead of their first-ever National League campaign. It will be the first permanent role at a club the former Charlton Athletic and Newcastle United player has taken since his retirement, returning to the club where he began his playing career. You can subscribe to The Non-League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link (https://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper...) OR by scanning the QR code at the end of the video! Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest non-league news! X: https://x.com/NonLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonleaguepaper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleagu... Thumbnail images credit: Alamy #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer #football #nationalleague #southendunited #hornchurch #england #olliewatkins #cheadams #davidraya #worldcup #worldcup2026

  4. Jun 4

    NON-LEAGUE GOALMOUTH: Our moments & standout stars of the season + Non-League eyes World Cup stage

    On this week’s edition of the Non-League Goalmouth... Editor at Large Matt Badcock and Executive Editor Jon Couch reflect on their favourite moments from the 2025/26 Non-League campaign. The duo discuss topics such as the thrilling National League title race between York and Rochdale, and Macclesfield’s dream FA Cup run, as well as their stars of the season, including managers like Jim McNulty, Stuart Maynard, Luke Garrard and Craig Mahon, and players like Abdul Abdulmalik, Ollie Pearce, Zak Brunt and Gus Scott-Morris. The managerial merry-go-round is in full flow. Former Gateshead manager Rob Elliot has taken up a new role in charge of Carlisle United, replacing Mark Hughes. Meanwhile, Paul Wotton has landed the Kidderminster Harriers job and Southend United’s search for a new boss continues following the departure of Kevin Maher. Finally, the pair look ahead to this summer’s World Cup in North America, focusing on players and coaches with Non-League roots and their journeys from the grassroots game to football’s biggest stage. You can subscribe to The Non-League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link (https://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper...) OR by scanning the QR code at the end of the video! Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest non-league news! X: https://x.com/NonLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonleaguepaper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleagu... Thumbnail images credit: Alamy #nonleague #nonleaguefootball #soccer #football #nationalleague #yorkcity #rochdaleafc #macclesfield #gateshead #carlisleunited #kidderminsterharriers #southendunited #kidderminsterharriers

  5. Jun 2

    THE FLP PODCAST: Hull, Bolton & Notts County enjoy Wembley success! Plus ‘Spygate’ saga rolls on

    In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast... Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest in the EFL. The trio reflect on a dramatic week of play-off final action across the EFL, as Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League with a late winner against Middlesbrough, while Bolton Wanderers and Notts County enjoyed their own Wembley success to book their spot in the Championship and League One, respectively. The 'Spygate' saga continues to develop as Southampton owner Dragan Solak has thrown his support behind manager Tonda Eckert, despite the controversy surrounding their dismissal from the play-off final. Eckert also released a public apology to Southampton fans, in which he took full responsibility for the scandal. Following their play-off final defeat to Bolton, Stockport County manager David Challinor has stepped away from his role after five years in charge at the Hatters. Finally, the guys take a look at the relegated sides returning to the EFL, namely West Ham United, who announced that they are continuing with manager Nuno Espirito Santo for the upcoming 2026/27 Championship campaign. You can subscribe to The Football League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link: https://www.theleaguepaper.com/subscr... Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest EFL news! X: https://x.com/TheLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefootballleaguepaper  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleagu... #football #efl #championship #leagueone #leaguetwo #playoffs #southampton #middlesbrough #hullcity #boltonwanderers #stockportcounty #nottscounty #westham #footballanalysis #footballnews

  6. May 22

    THE FLP PODCAST: Southampton kicked out as Middlesbrough face Hull + League One & Two finals preview

    In this week’s edition of The Football League Paper Podcast... Matt Badcock is joined by Football League Paper Chief Writer Chris Dunlavy and John Lyons, Football League Paper Editor, to talk through all the latest in the EFL. The trio delve into the big news of the week, which saw Southampton expelled from the play-off final over the spying scandal which has dominated the days leading up to the 'richest game in football'. Hull City will instead face the newly-reinstated Middlesbrough in the final, and we look ahead to that game, plus the League One and League Two play-off finals also taking place at Wembley over the bank holiday weekend. You can subscribe to The Football League Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link: https://www.theleaguepaper.com/subscr... Make sure to follow us across social media to keep up-to-date with the latest EFL news! X: https://x.com/TheLeaguePaper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefootballleaguepaper  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonleagu... #football #efl #championship #leagueone #leaguetwo #playoffs #southampton #middlesbrough #boltonwanderers #stockportcounty #salfordcity #nottscounty #footballanalysis #footballnews

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