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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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54:18

"Light Years Ahead!" - Are Rochdale & York...

National League Lowdown ·

2025/12/22

Rochdale are top of the National Leagueat Christmas, but for how long? Dan, Craig, and Louis dive into a massive weekend of National League action and look ahead to the Boxing Day fixtures! About this Episode: In this festive edition of National League Lowdown, the team breaks down the "12 Days of Christmas" at The Zone. We analyse Rochdale’s "Champions performance" against Altrincham, York City’s dominance over Truro, and the worrying form of teams like Gateshead and Brackley. Plus, we debate

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58:11

National League Quiz of the Year

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2025/12/19

Think you know the National League better than the experts? In this festive special of National League Lowdown, hosts Dan and Craig are joined by Louis "The Statman" and Mark Sharpley for a massive 50-question Christmas Quiz!With Craig as your Quizmaster, we’re testing our panels' knowledge on everything from the 2025/26 season so far to the drama of the 2024/25 campaign. From Barnet’s dominance and York City’s record-breaking points tally in 2025, to Robbie Savage’s arrival at Forest Green

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48:36

The Best National League Title Race of All Time?

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2025/12/17

The National League title race is hitting full speed. Once again, Dan, Craig, Louis, and Mark gather to dive deep into the latest National League action. We kick things off by dissecting Truro City’s massive midweek victory over Wealdstone—is this the spark John Askey’s side needs to mount a survival charge, or is the hill still too steep to climb? Rest in Peace, Ethan McLeod. We begin today’s show with a heartfelt tribute to Macclesfield FC striker Ethan McLeod. The entire team at The Deck and

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50:58

We HATE Rochdale (Apparently) - SHOCK UPSETS? York...

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2025/12/11

The FA Trophy is HERE and the predictions are flying! 🏆 On this week's National League Lowdown, Dan, Craig, Louis, and Mark debate who will lift the silverware. Is it Southend United's year? Will York City rotate and crash out?Plus, we react to the HUGE news of Macclesfield drawing Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, address the "anti-Rochdale" allegations in the comments, and preview every major tie involving National League, North, and South sides. From the "Two Toddlers Fighting" at Gateshead to

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50:19

"THE EXPERIMENT HAS FAILED!" 😡 Morecambe Fans Turn on...

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2025/12/08

Is the Ashvir Singh Johal experiment over at Morecambe? Dan, Craig, and Louis dive deep into the toxic atmosphere at the Mazuma Stadium as the Shrimps fall 0-3 to Boston United. With the 30-year-old manager under fire and the fans making their feelings clear, we discuss if a change is inevitable for the former EFL side. Plus, we break down John Coleman's first win at Aldershot, Halifax destroying Braintree, and Forest Green's unbeaten run continuing against Solihull Moors. We also cover the FA Cup

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46:52

Jingle Goals & Magic Cups: The National League & FA...

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2025/12/04

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark come together to discuss the 8 national league games taking place this weekend plus talk about the Fa cup ties this weekend that feature non league sides Morecambe v Boston : 2:26 Aldershot v Altrincham: 6:28 Halifax v Braintree: 8:51 Forest Green v Solihull Moors: 13:21 Hartlepool v Yeovil: 15:54 Rochdale v Southend: 18:20 Scunthorpe v Tamworth: 21:40 Carlisle v Woking: 25:16 Fa cup results: 29:06 Finish: 42:53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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43:12

Exclusive: John Coleman Interview on Aldershot Town,...

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2025/12/04

We welcome experienced National League, EFL and now Aldershot Town manager John Coleman to the National League Lowdown. Dan, Mark and Louis quiz him on his career so far, his plans at Aldershot Town, paper rumours and job offers, as well as managing in Ireland and controversial sackings. 👤 ABOUT THE GUEST: JOHN COLEMAN John Coleman is a legendary figure in lower-league management, best known for his immense influence at Accrington Stanley. A true club builder, he guided Stanley to four

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66:20

Home Comforts and Momentum Shifts - National League...

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2025/12/01

It’s time for the matchday 21 review where home advantage proves crucial! There was 11 home victories this week including for the top 5 of Rochdale, Carlisle, Forest Green, York and Boreham Wood Timestamps: Forest Green v Southend: 2:30 York v Aldershot: 9:05 Altrincham v Scunthorpe: 17:55 Hartlepool v Truro: 25:35 Sutton v Gateshead: 31:20 Yeovil v Boston: 37:11 Louis completing the 92: 42:15 Six in six: 44:52 Manager of the month nominations: 48:41 Player of the month nominees:

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42:18

Exclusive: Graham Coughlan Talks National League,...

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2025/11/25

Dan, Mark and Louis are joined by Boston United and National League manager Graham Coughlan. They discuss Graham’s career, his style of management, Boston’s form, the 3Up campaign and answer your questions as well. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome to Graham Coughlan and the National League Lowdown Hosts 0:57 Did you always want to get into coaching? 02:34 How are you finding the National League this season? 04:05 Thoughts on Boston United vs Carlisle United result 06:15 Is honesty the best policy for a

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33:32

The Battle is Heating Up! - National League Review

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2025/11/23

Craig and Mark come together to review Gameweek 20, where Forest Green started the day top and finished it 4th after wins for Rochdale, Carlisle and York. Meanwhile, at the bottom, Gateshead and Aldershot lose again, Sutton are finding form and Braintree grab a point Brackley 2-3 York City: 2:04 Wealdstone 1-1 Forest Green: 4:45 Gateshead 0-3 Boreham Wood: 8:03 Scunthorpe 1-1 Braintree: 12:57 Aldershot 1-2 Woking: 19:30 Truro 2-3 Sutton: 22:28 Six in Six: 25:51 Finish: 31:32 Learn more about

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70:49

ROBBIE SAVE IS BACK! - Brand New Interview on the...

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2025/11/20

Craig, Louis and Mark are joined by Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage to discuss the National League title race, the season so farRobbie talks about why the 3 up campaign is so important and he discusses the strength of the League this season. Robbie then discusses the weekend fixtures giving his expert insight into every team as the hosts attempt to predict the results. ------------ Your home of weekly National League content from the team at The Football Deck. Dan, Mark and Craig

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47:00

York City Smash Four - Forest Green Go Top - Boreham...

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2025/11/17

Craig, Louis and Mark meet to discuss the weekend's National League results where Forest Green go top, York score four again, Tamworth topple the Wood and Solihull survive a sending off. York City 4-2 Morecambe : 1:18 Forest Green 3-1 Gateshead: 6:54 Boreham Wood 1-2 Tamworth : 11:39 Solihull Moors 3-0 Scunthorpe: 16:28 Sutton 2-0 Halifax:23:05 Braintree 2-0 Truro: 29:45 Six in Six: 39:00 Predictions recap:43:02 Finish: 44:59 ------------ Your home of weekly National League content from the

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54:32

Frank Nouble on Gateshead, York City, West Ham,...

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2025/11/13

Dan and Craig are joined by Frank Nouble of National League side Gateshead to discuss his career from Chelsea to China and discuss his move from Yeovil to Gateshead. Frank shares his 3up 3 down before helping Dan and Craig review York City and Forest Greens Midweek victories before predicting this weekend's fixtures. National League Review and Preview 0:00 Frank Nouble's Journey- 9:00 York City v Rochdale - 20:40 Forest Green Rovers v Aldershot 22:00 Tamworth: 23:48 Predictions: 27:03

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49:41

Forest Green, York City, Rochdale and Carlisle all...

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2025/11/10

Dan, Craig and Mark discuss this weekend's National League games including wins for all the top 6 as the title races hots up and they look towards the bottom of the table as Morecambe and Sutton United draw Eastleigh 2-4 York City : 2:01 Aldershot 2-3 Forest Green Rovers : 6:58 Boston United 1-3 Rochdale : 12:06 Brackley Town 1-3 Boreham Wood : 19:04 Southend 1-2 Carlisle United: 24:41 Morecambe 2-2 Sutton United : 33:10 Six in six: 38:30 Predictions recap: 44:51 ------------ Your home of

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57:40

The Max Joliffe Episode - Yeovil and National League...

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2025/11/07

Dan, Craig and Louis are joined by Yeovil midfielder Max Jolliffe (@MaxJolliffe6) to discuss his loan spell at Yeovil, his previous loans and his career so far including times in arsenals academy and at Colchester,They then review the midweek games before predicting the weekends results Timestamps; The career of Max Jolliffe: 1:19 Yeovil v Wealdstone: 13:46 York City vs Gateshead: 20:15 Carlisle v Halifax: 23:52 Solihull Moors v Truro City: 29:31 Sutton United vs Eastleigh: 34:11 5 in 5-

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63:43

FA Cup Shocks Spark 3 up 3 down - National League FA...

National League Lowdown ·

2025/11/03

Dan, Craig and Louis meet to discuss the 1st round of the Fa cup and discuss the importance of the 3 up campaign. They then announce the award winners for the month of October before predicting the midweek games. Timestamps Chelmsford vs Braintree - 2:07 Reading vs Carlisle- 10:07 Luton v Forest Green - 16:01 Boreham Wood v Forest Green: 19:27 AFC Wimbledon v Gateshead: 22:16 Brackley vs Notts County: 24:47 Slough vs Altrincham : 27:20 Weston Super Mare vs Aldershot: 30:02 Barnsley vs

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64:36

FA Cup Drama, Halifax Town and Shocks - National...

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2025/10/30

Dan, Mark and Louis are joined by Halifax Town supporter and podcast host Luke Walsh (LukeWalshFCHT) to discuss the Shaymen’s start to the season and current form as well previewing and predicting this weekend’s FA Cup first round ties. Find Luke Here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcLF9lEARyDweI1O927ZB8w Intro - 00.00 Halifax Town Talk - 1:24 Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers - 18:06 Chelmsford v Braintree - 20:02 Gainsborough Trinity v Accrington Stanley - 21:32 Brackley v Notts County-

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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...

National League Lowdown ·

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

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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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