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National League Lowdown

The definitive voice of the National League. Join Dan Bateman, Craig Porte, Mark Sharpley, and Louis Massingham Rowell every week for the most comprehensive coverage of the top flight of non-league football. Part of The Deck Podcast Network, we bring you honest, unfiltered analysis of the hardest league to get out of. Whether your club is fighting for that precious promotion spot to the EFL or battling to avoid the drop, we’ve got you covered. What to expect each week: Breaking Transfer News:

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46:49

York City Out the Title Race Already? - Forest Green...

National League Lowdown ·

2025/10/27

Dan, Craig and Louis review the National League Gameweek 16 including Forest Green Rovers’s first win in 5, York City dropping more points, Scunthorpe United winning again and probably the game of the day at Wealdstone before we discuss the mammoth journey the Truro fans faced and see how the predictions table is looking after a third of the season. National League Lowdown Timestamps Review Intro 0:00 Forest Green v Boreham Wood: 1:37 Halifax Town v York City : 6:41 Scunthorpe United v Aldershot

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35:22

Parkin-gone. All change at Altrincham - National...

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2025/10/24

Dan and Mark are joined by Altrincham supporter George from @PremierLeagueLowdown as they discuss the sacking of National League boss Phil Parkinson. They discuss the issues of losing their best players, the interim boss, recruitment problems and look at potential replacements. Find George here https://x.com/georgeallen87 Timestamps 00.00 National League Lowdown intro 1.48 opinions on Parkinson’s sacking 9.00 impact of missing players 10.55 thoughts on the interim boss 14.50 recruitment

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42:35

More Than a LOSING Feeling - National League Preview

National League Lowdown ·

2025/10/23

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark discuss the midweek fixtures and predict game week 16! Timestamp: A Desmond at York: 2:21 Morecambe turn up at Boston: 10:51 A repeat draw between Eastleigh and Scunthorpe: 9:02 Predictions: 24:48 Finish: 40:35 Your home of weekly National League content from the team at The Football Deck. Dan, Mark and Craig team up each week to bring you the latest transfer news, match previews, match reports and more from the top flight of the non-league pyramid. Our

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71:42

The Great ... The Good ... and the Okay? - National...

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2025/10/20

We're diving deep into the National League this week! Dan, Craig, and Mark are joined by special guest Dan from Gateshead FC to discuss the Heed's season so far—the highs, the lows, and what's next. Plus, we've got a comprehensive review of Game Week 15, breaking down all the action, controversial moments, and results that shook up the table! Can Gateshead push for the playoffs? Hit like, subscribe, and let us know your predictions in the comments! In This Week's Episode - Deep Dive:

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58:57

Walking On Sunshine - National League Preview and FA...

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2025/10/16

Craig Louis and Mark are joined by Woking fan Jacob (@Cardinals1887) to discuss Wokings start to the season, Louis Reviews the fa cup replays and mark gives his thoughts on the first round draw before all 4 and Dan give their predictions for the bumper 15 game gameweek 15Wokings season: 1:21 Expectations for the season: 8:10 Managerial change? : 10:15 Wokings status as a club: 14:55 Dry Toast tagline: 18:40 Replays recap: 23:12 Draw excitement: 29:49 Widdrington leaves Aldershot:

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45:25

SACKING - FA Cup and The Return of a Familiar Face -...

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2025/10/13

Dan and Louis dive deep into a wild week in the National League and the FA Cup! The shockwaves are still settling after Hartlepool United's decision to sack manager Simon Grayson. We dissect the reasons, the reaction, and what's next for the Pools. But that's not all! The duo also break down the huge news of Adam Hinshelwood's appointment at Worthing, and review the most jaw-dropping FA Cup results from the weekend—including upsets, drama, and who's got a mountain to climb in the replays. On the

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44:46

Are We In For a Shock? - FA Cup Preview

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2025/10/09

Dan, Craig and Mark preview the FA Cup and work out where they think the shocks are coming from! Scunthorpe v Morecambe review: 1:14 FA cup preview: Macclesfield vs Stamford 6:09 Aveley vs Gateshead 8:29 Dorking vs Aldershot: 10:50 Rochdale vs York: 12:44 Worthing vs Forest Green: 15:05 Carlisle vs Boston: 17:24 Altrincham vs Harborough: 19:32 Farnham vs Sutton: 22:35 Gainsborough vs Hartlepool: 25:37 The remaining Fa cup ties shock or not: 28:31 Finish:42:47 Your home of weekly National League

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47:50

Can Rochdale Win the National League? - Review &...

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2025/10/06

Dan Craig and mark discuss National League game week 14 and Announce the award winners for September: Rochdale become the team at the top: 2:09 No unbeaten runs left as Scunthorpe United lose: 6:39 York add more misery on Grayson: 13:19 Boreham Wood batter Yeovil: 18:19 Southend United stop the rot: 22:33 Gateshead horrendous home form continues: 25:02 Six in six: 29:50 Monthly awards: 36:50 Predictions: 41:00 Finish: 45:49 https://deck.football/national-league-lowdown ------------ Your home of

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37:17

The Alfie Rutherford Episode - Dorking Wanderers &...

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2025/10/05

Dan and Mark are joined by Dorking Wanderers striker Alfie Rutherford as they discuss Alfie’s career, including Portsmouth health battles and Dorking’s expectations for the season ahead. He also chats about @BunchOfAmateurs and how that has had an impact on him and the @dwfcofficial squad. Timestamp: 0:00 Intro 1.20 - Alfie’s youth career and diagnosis 12.50 - Open heart surgery and his recovery from that 19.35 - Dorking Wanderers’ expectations this season 21.30 - Being a part of a Bunch

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52:04

Can York City Turn into Title Contenders Again? -...

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2025/10/03

Dan, Craig and Mark come together to review the National League game week 13 and look forward to game week 14 by predicting the scores. Including York City vs Scunthorpe United Timestamp; York City vs Scunthorpe United : 0:54 Rochdale vs Halifax Town : 6:33 Morecambe vs Gateshead : 11:35 Sutton United vs Yeovil : 19:50 Solihull Moors vs Woking : 23:34 Altrincham vs Tamworth : 27:09 6 in 6: 34:23 Predictions: 39:54 Finish: 50:03 ------------ Your home of weekly National League content from the

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40:20

FIVE STAR - BATTERED - National League Review

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2025/09/29

As the National League completes its 12th matchweek, Craig and Louis take a look at all the results from this weekend before previewing the midweek games with a little help from Dan and Mark Timestamp: Five star Truro: 0:54 An easy away day for Rochdale: 5:15 There’s always goals at Halifax: 8:10 Scunthorpe Slay Southend: 12:05 Stalemate at Forest Green: 16:01 Gateshead stop the rot: 19:28 Six in six: 24:00 Fa cup recap: 26:48 Predictions: 28:42 Finish: 38:18 ------------ Your home

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77:48

The Morecambe Episode - National League Preview and...

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/26

Dan, Craig and Mark are joined by Mr Morecambe FC himself, Dave Salmon to discuss their start to the National League season. Review match day 11 and predict match day 12. Thank you to Dave for joining us, If you want to find more from him click the link below https://x.com/dpsalmon National League Lowdown Timestamps: Marks minutes: 1:21 Morecambe: 5:08 Morecambe - Halifax Town : 22:36 York City - Carlisle United : 27:38 Altrincham - Forest Green: 35:54 Aldershot - Yeovil : 42:45 Eastleigh -

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42:28

The Robbie Savage Episode - Exclusive National League...

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/25

Robbie Savage sat down with Dan and Craig to discuss his recent move to National League management with Forest Green Rovers his past with Macclesfield and his plans for the future of the club. ------------ Your home of weekly National League content from the team at The Football Deck. Dan, Mark and Craig team up each week to bring you the latest transfer news, match previews, match reports and more from the top flight of the non-league pyramid. Our Website https://deck.football Our

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78:46

The Southend Episode & National League Review

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/22

Dan and Craig are joined by Southend fan James to discuss their start to the National League season, Eastleigh moving Kelvin Davies on and then look back on Saturday games before predicting the midweek fixtures Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Southend United: 0:56 Postponement: 15:11 A defeat to Braintree finishes off Davies tenure at Eastleigh: 18:52 Solihull Moors Smash and Grab: 26:15 Goals galore at Morecambe: 31:35 A tale of 3 penalties as Halifax win away: 37:17 Scunthorpe batter Truro:

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44:17

Time Is Up and Change is Here - National League Preview

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/18

Louis joins Dan and Craig to discuss the sacking of Steve Morrison at Sutton and to look back at his tenure before discussing potential replacements before joining the lads in making predictions for Gameweek 10!Timestamp: Initial reaction to Steve Morrison's Sutton United Sacking: 0:57 A look back: 2:27 Who’s next?: 11:16 Predictions: 23:23 Finish: 42:11 ------------ Your home of weekly National League content from the team at The Football Deck. Dan, Mark and Craig team up each week to bring you

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45:53

The Sutton United Episode - National League Preview

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/15

Dan and Craig are joined by Louis, a Sutton fan to talk about their slow start to the National League season, their summer recruitment and then the trio look back on GW9 National League Lowdown Timestamp: Intro: 0:00 Sutton United : 1:28 Tamworth win at Sutton United: 10:10 8 goal thriller at Solihull: 13:40 York are comeback kings:17:17 Boreham Wood keep on winning: 25:13 A day to forget for goalkeepers at Wealdstone: 30:03 Halifax and Eastleigh play out a Desmond: 32:55 Six games in six minutes:

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45:16

The Boreham Wood Episode & National League Preview

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/11

Dan and Craig are joined by Brett, to discuss Boreham Woods start to the National League season and look back on last seasons successes. They dissect York vs Tamworth and predict the Game week 8 fixtures Timestamps: Boreham Wood: 1:08 Last Season in the NLS: 10:15 York vs Tamworth: 20:21 Predictions: 26:45 Finish: 43:19 ------------ Your home of weekly National League content from the team at The Football Deck. Dan, Mark and Craig team up each week to bring you the latest transfer news, match

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76:58

The Casey Pettit Episode - National League Review

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/08

Dan and Craig are exclusively joined by Rochdale midfielder Casey Pettit to discuss his career so far and everything Rochdale and review National League Game week 8. National League Lowdown Timestamps; Rochdale: 0:44 Casey Pettit: 8:23 Rochdale vs Braintree: 21:42 Altrincham vs Sutton: 30:57 Boreham Wood vs Morecambe: 34:30 Boston vs Morecambe: 39:58 Woking vs Gateshead: 46:16 Yeovil vs York: 50:55 5 in 5: 56:30 Abandoned games: 61:41 Finish: 84:51 ------------ Your home of weekly National League

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78:47

Irons in the Fire - National League Preview,...

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/05

Dan, Craig and Mark are joined by Scunthorpe fan Ryan to discuss their start to the National League season and review game week 7 and predict game week 8. Timestamp: Scunthorpe: 1:10 Scunthorpe v Eastleigh: 18:04 Solihull v Yeovil: 24:50 Wealdstone v Southend: 32:32 Sutton v Boreham Wood: 36:54 Truro v Aldershot: 42:37 Braintree v Tamworth: 49:44 5 in 5: 57:03 August Awards: 61:31 Predictions: 63:52 ------------ Your home of weekly National League content from the team at The Football Deck. Dan,

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60:46

We Can't Take Any... Moor - National League Review

National League Lowdown ·

2025/09/01

Dan, Craig and Mark reviews Saturday's National League games, pick a team of the month and make their predictions for Gameweek 7 Timestamp: Solihull Moors v Southend: 1:48 Truro v Boston United : 7:16 Gateshead v Aldershot: 10:59 Halifax Town v Yeovil: 15;18 Wealdstone v Rochdale: 19:17 Sutton United v Carlisle United : 25:21 5 in 5: 34:06 Team of the month: 39:38 Predictions: 43:52 Finish: 58:46 ------------ Your home of weekly National League content from the team at The Football Deck. Dan,

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