National League Lowdown

Dan, Mark and Louis come together to recap the play-off final in the National League between Rochdale and Boreham Wood. The trio recap a dramatic game that saw outstanding individual performances and late, late drama involving Rochdale once again. They look ahead to how Rochdale will fare in League Two next season and what the future holds for Boreham Wood in the National League during the 2026-27 season.  Boreham Wood v Rochdale - 01:11 Rochdale in the 2026-27 League Two campaign - 24:53 Boreham Wood in the 2026-27 National League campaign - 31:07 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig, Mark and Louis come together to recap the play-off finals in the National League North and National League South. The trio recap a comfortable victory for Kidderminster Harriers away to South Shields and a historic victory for Hornchurch at home to Torquay United. They look ahead to how the newly promoted sides will do in the National League next season and whether the play-off losers can compete at the top of their respective divisions again next season.  South Shields v Kidderminster Harriers - 01:09 Kidderminster Harriers in the National League 2026/27 - 6:49 South Shields in the National League North 2026/27 - 10:59 Hornchurch v Torquay United - 15:22 Hornchurch in the National League 2026/27 - 23:28 Torquay United in the National League South 2026/27 - 28:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig, Louis and Mark join to preview the play-off finals taking place across the National League, National League North and National League South. Louis and Craig look at Boreham Wood’s and Rochdale’s journeys to the final respectively before Mark takes us through previous finals in the National League play-offs. The group come up with their combined XI for the two teams before Louis previews the National League South final between Hornchurch and Torquay United and Mark previews the National League North final between South Shields and Kidderminster Harriers. The trio make predictions as to who they believe will win promotion from the respective divisions.  Boreham Wood’s season so far - 1:45 Rochdale’s season so far - 6:06 Head to Head between Rochdale and Boreham Wood - 10:20 Previous National League play off finals - 13:36 Rochdale and Boreham Wood combined XI - 17:22 Predictions for National League play-off final - 21:42 Hornchurch v Torquay United preview and predictions - 23:41 South Shields v Kidderminster Harriers and predictions - 27:37 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark join to recap the play-off semi finals across the National League, National League North and National League South. Dan dissects Carlisle United’s defeat at home to Boreham Wood and the group praise Rochdale’s mental resilience as they saw off Scunthorpe United for a trip to Wembley. The group reacted to Torquay United, Hornchurch, South Shields and Kidderminster Harriers all booking their spots in the National League South and North play-off finals. The quartet talk about Adam Lakeland’s departure from FC Halifax Town to Morecambe and Scott Davies appointment at Aldershot Town. Carlisle United v Boreham Wood - 01:23 Rochdale v Scunthorpe United - 17:07 Kidderminster Harriers v Macclesfield - 26:24 South Shields v Buxton - 32:35 Torquay United v Dorking Wanderers - 37:41 Hornchurch v Weston Super Mare - 44:05 League Two relegation roundup - 51:01 Adam Lakeland appointment at Morecambe - 52:42 Scott Davies appointment at Aldershot Town - 59:41 https://footballlowdown.com/national-league-lowdown/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Mark and Louis came together to discuss the play off eliminators in the National League, National League North and National League South. They were covering Scunthorpe United’s win over Southend United, Boreham Wood’s extra time win over Forest Green Rovers, Macclesfield’s late win over Chester, Buxton’s win over Scarborough Athletic, Weston-super-Mare’s penalty victory over Hemel Hempstead Town and Dorking Wanderers' win over Maidenhead United. Scunthorpe United v Southend United - 01:02 Boreham Wood v Forest Green Rovers - 09:49 Predictions for National League play off semi finals - 18:42 Buxton v Scarborough Athletic - 21:07 Macclesfield v Chester - 26:47 Predictions for National League North play off semi finals - 31:39 Hemel Hempstead Town v Weston Super Mare - 33:05 Dorking Wanderers v Maidenhead United - 37:41 Predictions for National League South play off semi finals - 41:38 National League April award nominees - 43:42 https://footballlowdown.com/national-league-lowdown/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Mark, Craig and Louis join up for a special episode looking ahead to the end of season play-offs across the National League, National League North and National League South. The group breaks down all six of the eliminator games across the three divisions and give their score predictions for the game. The quartet also predict who they believe will win the play-offs across the respective divisions.  Hemel Hempstead Town v Weston Super Mare - 01:35 Dorking Wanderers v Maidenhead United - 05:02 National League South play off winner predictions - 08:06 Buxton v Scarborough Athletic - 09:53 Macclesfield v Chester - 12:59 National League North play off winner predictions - 15:47 Scunthorpe United v Southend United - 17:14 Boreham Wood v Forest Green Rovers - 20:44 National League play off winner predictions - 25:02 ⁠https://footballlowdown.com/national-league-lowdown/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Mark and Louis come together to round up all twelve of the National League matches on the final day of the regular season. Mark and Dan have their say on THAT title decider before the group round up each of the games across the National League. The quartet discuss the departure of John Coleman from Aldershot Town and recap the League Two relegation scrap as well as the final day results in the National League North and National League South.  Mark and Dan’s title talk - 1:59 Carlisle United v Brackley Town - 13:50 Boreham Wood v Sutton United - 15:43 Scunthorpe United v Eastleigh - 17:47 Southend United v Wealdstone - 19:05 Forest Green Rovers v Morecambe - 20:37 Woking v FC Halifax Town - 24:23 Boston United v Hartlepool United - 26:26 Tamworth v Braintree Town - 27:39 Yeovil Town v Solihull Moors - 31:24 Altrincham v Gateshead - 33:36 Aldershot Town v Truro City - 34:55 National League North roundup - 43:22 National League South roundup - 45:37 League Two relegation roundup - 47:32 Final predictions of the season roundup - 49:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig and Louis come together to review one of the most dramatic endings to a football match and season ever. They discuss the drama that unfolded in injury time between Rochdale and York City. The duo discuss how Rochdale will manage in the unforgiving National League play-offs and whether York City will go into League Two and win back-to-back promotions.  Recapping Rochdale v York City  - 00:58 Rochdale’s chances in the play-offs - 10:00 York City’s chances in League Two - 15:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Mark and Louis are joined by special guest Robbie Stelling to discuss all things Hartlepool United. The group discusses the topsy-turvy nature of Hartlepool’s season so far and the differences between the side’s defensive and attacking records. Robbie gives his thoughts on who he thinks could and should take over in the dugout at Victoria Park and what the club has to do to get back into the EFL. The quartet predict the scores for the final game-week of the National League season, including the title decider between Rochdale and York City.  Hartlepool United’s inconsistent season - 1:53 Contrast between defence and attack - 08:16 Hartlepool United’s managerial vacancy - 14:29 Change in ownership - 22:40 The club’s stature and expectations - 31:49 What needs to happen to reach the EFL - 35:55 Predictions for final game-week of National League season - 39:54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Mark, Craig and Louis come together to preview the biggest game in the National League’s history with Rochdale hosting York City. With both teams in with a chance of winning promotion to the EFL the team discuss the two club’s seasons so far and the head to head record between the two sides. Mark goes through previous title races that have been as close as this one and the hosts give their predictions for the game and who will win the National League title.  York City season so far - 1:30 Rochdale season so far - 06:47 Rochdale v York: Head to Head this season - 13:49 Key battles in Saturday’s clash - 16:05 Previous National League title races - 17:16 Predictions - 21:38 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig and Louis take a look back at a dramatic weekend in the National League and the implications it has on the race for the title and promotion to League Two. Discussions are had about how much of a mentality boost Emmanuel Dieseruvwe’s ninety-ninth minute winner against Braintree could be for Rochdale. The trio also heaped more praise on York’s mentality and quality after dispatching Yeovil 3-0. They look at the play-off battle and review Carlisle’s win at Truro alongside mixed results for Southend, Scunthorpe and Forest Green. The usual review of the League Two relegation battle and National League North & South promotion battles round out the episode.  - York City v Yeovil Town - 01:02 - Braintree Town v Rochdale - 06:27 - Truro City v Carlisle United - 16:17 - FC Halifax Town v Southend United - 22:29 - Wealdstone v Scunthorpe United - 28:03 - Hartlepool United v Forest Green Rovers - 32:56 - 6 in 6 - 37:20 - League Two relegation recap - 42:35 - National League South & North promotion recap - 43:54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

* Keaton's Camera unfortunately had issues later on. We've just kept it as it is as the audio is ok. Dan, Craig and Louis are joined in this special episode by Gateshead's Keaton Ward and Brad Nicholson. The guests discuss the great escape completed by Gateshead after they secured safety in the National League with two games to spare. Diving deep into the pair's thoughts on the challenge to stay up when they joined, the impact of manager Rob Elliot and comparing it to the great escape the pair achieved last season at Boston. - Transfer moves away from former clubs to Gateshead: 00:50 - How did they manage a tricky fixture schedule: 5:32 - Victory against York City: 9:48 - Comparing Boston's and Gateshead's great escape: 12:46 - Impact of Rob Elliot: 15:30 ------------ 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://footballlowdown.co.uk Our Twitter https://x.com/nationalleaguelowdown This year's National League Roster is Aldershot Town, Altrincham, Boreham Wood, Boston United, Brackley Town, Braintree Town, Carlisle United, Eastleigh, FC Halifax Town, Forest Green Rovers, Gateshead, Hartlepool United, Morecambe, Rochdale, Scunthorpe United, Solihull Moors, Southend United, Sutton United, Tamworth, Truro City, Wealdstone, Woking, Yeovil Town, York City, Find our hosts here Dan - https://x.com/dan_batemannn and his podcast https://x.com/BeTheBestVY Craig - https://x.com/Cporte92 Mark - https://x.com/MarkSharpley1 Producer Ryan Whelan https://thedeck.news/author/ryanjwhelan/ Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin https://x.com/Samuellofc97 Head of Non-League Callum Moseley https://x.com/CalMosAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark meet to discuss the results in the midweek National League games as Southend confirm their play-off place with a victory at Aldershot. With the six play-off sides confirmed, the quartet discuss whether Southend are the dark horses for securing promotion. They also discuss the two draws in the Wealdstone v Boston and Woking v Solihull Moors fixtures. One of the group makes a bold prediction for the weekend’s games and the implications of this on the National League title race.  - Aldershot v Southend: 1:19 - Wealdstone v Boston: 9:18 - Woking v Solihull Moors: 13:49 - National League South & North recap: 17:35 - League Two relegation recap: 23:43 - Predictions: 25:38 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig and Louis come together to discuss the weekend's results and the late show from Rochdale has kept the title race alive as York win again. The trio disect Morecambe and Brackley's relegation after their defeats at Woking and Scunthorpe respectively. Gatehead's win at Aldershot confirms their safety and discussions as to whether it is the greatest escape ever. - Tamworth v York: 1:43 - Rochdale v Wealdstone: 6:26 - Carlisle v Sutton: 11:58 - Woking v Morecambe: 17:30 - Scunthrope v Brackley: 27:17 - Aldershot v Gateshead: 33:43 - Six in Six: 40:03 - League 2 Recap: 42:25 (screenshare starts) - National League North and South recaps: 43:45 - March monthly award winners: 48:10 - Predictions: 49:55 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark come together to discuss the Easter Monday results and whether York City have won hand on the title after their last minute winner and Rochdale's draw. Craig dives into Braintee's relegation from the National League and the group discusses whether the nail is in the coffin for Morecambe and Brackley after they both drew and Eastleigh picked up a vital three points. - Braintree's relegation: 1:14 - York City win and Rochdale draw: 12:25 - Eastleigh 2 Yeovil 1: 24:43 - Gateshead 2 Scunthorpe 0: 30:18 - Morecambe 2 Carlisle 2: 37:03 - Brackley 1 Boston 1: 43:54 - Five in Five: 48:51 - League 2 Recap: 52:36 (screenshare starts) - National League North and South recaps: 53:48 - March monthly award nominees: 58:21 - Finish: 61:30 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig and Louis come together to discuss Morecambe’s shock win over Rochdale. York go back on top after winning away at Boston, Truro’s fate is sealed and Southend edge closer to the play offs. There’s wins for Forest Green and Halifax and goalless draws at Carlisle and Scunthorpe Rochdale 2-4 Morecambe: 0:50 Boston 0-1 York City: 8:24 Woking 3-3 Eastleigh: 15:34 Southend 3-2 Braintree: 21:42 Yeovil 1-0 Truro: 30:11 Forest Green 4-0 Brackey: 36:43 Six in Six: 41:24 National league south/north round up: 45:20 League 2 round up: 50:14 Predictions: 52:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Mark and Louis meet for a special episode of the National League Lowdown predicting how the division will finish. The team look at the remaining fixtures for the sides fighting for the title, third place, play offs and relegation and predict how many points each team will get. They also recap the midweek fixtures as Wealdstone hit Hartlepool for seven, Southend get passed Yeovil and talk about the worst red card ever in Woking's draw with Altrincham. They also look at the fixtures in the National League and North and South and predictions for the Good Friday fixtures. Wealdstone 7-0 Hartlepool: 1:25 Southend 2-1 Yeovil: 4:50 Woking 1-1 Altrincham: 7:50 Jermain Defoe joins Woking: 9:54 NLS/NLN round up: 17:39 Run in: 20:30 Title run in: 20:50 Race for 3rd: 20:50 Play off battle: 33:40 Who stays up: 39:45 Predictions: 50:40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Craig came together to discuss the weekend’s National League action including Rochdale’s last gasp 2-1 win at Sutton, York’s 1-0 over Woking, Scunthorpe’s 2-1 win at Halifax,  Carlisle’s 2-1 win at Braintree plus all of the other games.  They also looked at the League Two relegation fight, the promotion race on the National League North and South and gave their predictions for the midweek games.  Timestamps  Sutton 1-2 Rochdale - 00:52 York 1-0 Woking - 04:47 Halifax 1-2 Scunthorpe - 08:23 Gateshead 2-1 Yeovil - 11:46 Braintree 1-2 Carlisle - 16:06 Morecambe 0-2 Aldershot - 22:52 Four in four minutes - 27:04 NLN and NLS update - 30:17 League Two update - 33:30 Our Website https://deck.football Our Twitter https://x.com/TheDeckNL Our sister pages Our sister pages ⁨@LeagueOneLowdown⁩ ⁨@League2Lowdown⁩ ⁨@ChampionshipLowdown⁩ ⁨@PremierLeagueLowdown⁩ - Transfer News - Retained Lists - Match Previews - Match Reviews - Latest News - Analysis - Opinion - Predictions - Lists This year's EFL League One Roster is Aldershot Town, Altrincham, Boreham Wood, Boston United, Brackley Town, Braintree Town, Carlisle United, Eastleigh, FC Halifax Town, Forest Green Rovers, Gateshead, Hartlepool United, Morecambe, Rochdale, Scunthorpe United, Solihull Moors, Southend United, Sutton United, Tamworth, Truro City, Wealdstone, Woking, Yeovil Town, York City, Find our hosts here Dan - https://x.com/dan_batemannn and his podcast https://x.com/BeTheBestVY Craig - https://x.com/Cporte92 Mark - https://x.com/MarkSharpley1 Producer Ryan Whelan https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhelan/ Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin https://x.com/Samuellofc97 Head of Non-League Callum Moseley https://x.com/CalMosAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Louis got together to review all of the midweek’s National League action including Gateshead’s win over York, Rochdale’s draw with Scunthorpe, Hartlepool’s win over Morecambe and everything in between.  They also give their weekend predictions for the National League and the FA Trophy.  Timestamps - ⁠Gateshead v York - 00:47 - Scunthorpe v Dale - 5:44 - Morecambe v Hartlepool - 10:24 - Brackley v Braintree - 14:55 - Eastleigh v Sutton - 19:14 - Aldershot v Boreham Wood - 25:35 - 6 in 6 - 29:29 - National League South & North Roundup - 36:00 - National League & FA Trophy Predictions - 38:43 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 Twitter https://x.com/TheDeckNL Our sister pages @LeagueOneLowdown⁩ @League2Lowdown⁩ @ChampionshipLowdown⁩ @PremierLeagueLowdown⁩ Transfer News Retained Lists Match Previews Match Reviews Latest News Analysis Opinion Predictions Lists This year's EFL League One Roster is Aldershot Town, Altrincham, Boreham Wood, Boston United, Brackley Town, Braintree Town, Carlisle United, Eastleigh, FC Halifax Town, Forest Green Rovers, Gateshead, Hartlepool United, Morecambe, Rochdale, Scunthorpe United, Solihull Moors, Southend United, Sutton United, Tamworth, Truro City, Wealdstone, Woking, Yeovil Town, York City, Find our hosts here Dan - https://x.com/dan_batemannn and his podcast https://x.com/BeTheBestVY Craig - https://x.com/Cporte92 Mark - https://x.com/MarkSharpley1 Producer Ryan Whelan https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhe... Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin https://x.com/Samuellofc97 Head of Non-League Callum Moseley https://x.com/CalMosAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig and Louis discuss this weekends games where Rochdale beat Tamworth in a best of 5, York are comfortable at home to Brackley, Carlisle hit Boston for 6, Scunthorpe win at the death at Braintree, Boreham Wood inflict defeat on Gateshead, Woking win the derby against Aldershot and there’s wins for Yeovil and Truro too. The play off race heats up and is covered in the 4 in 4 before Louis talks about the relegation fight in league two before finishing off with the races for promotion in the national league pyramid. - Rochdale v Tamworth - 0:43 - York v Brackley - 4:23 - Carlisle v Boston - 9:34 - Braintree v Scunthorpe - 14:07 - Boreham Wood v Gateshead - 21:49 - Woking v Aldershot - 26:19 - Yeovil v Morecambe - 31:16 - Sutton v Truro - 38:00 - 4 in 4 - 44:24 - League Two Recap - 47:00 - NLS Recap - 49:07 - NLN Recap - 51:12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark discuss the 5 midweek games where Rochdale fail to increase the gap to York City after a fantastic Southend United performance, Gateshead continue to fight to survive whilst Brackley and Solihull Moors share the spoils in a cagey affair. Woking defeat Yeovil and send Yeovil closer to the dreaded dotted line and Scunthorpe win after a mammoth Journey to Truro City. Louis looks at what happened this midweek in League 2 and Mark and Craig do the same for the National league north and South before they all make predictions for Saturdays games. Southend 3-2 Rochdale: 1:19 Gateshead 1-0 Wealdstone: 8:18 Brackley 1-1 Solihull Moors: 15:46 Woking 1-0 Yeovil: 26:25 Truro City 1-2 Scunthorpe: 36:06 League 2 round up: 42:18 NLS Round up: 43:47 NLN Round up: 46:13 Predictions: 50:22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Louis are joined by podcaster and Rochdale supporter Char and York City podcaster and supporter Simon as they discuss the title race in the National League. They are discussing both sides incredible form, the standard they are setting for the league and giving their thoughts on the run in and predicting who is going to win the title. Timestamps Rochdale season so far - 2:00 York season so far - 9:30 Rochdale's recent results - 17:29 York play-off hoodu and run-in - 22:30 Rochdale run in - 29:40 Title and play off predictions - 33:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Louis come together to discuss the weekend’s National League action. They are discussing Rochdale’s victory over Eastleigh, York’s win over Aldershot, Halifax’s win over Boreham Wood and the battles at the bottom of the table including Morecambe drawing with Braintree and Woking adding to Brackley’s woes. They are also breaking down the latest goings on in the NLN and NLS promotion race and the relegation fight in League Two. Timestamps Eastleigh 1-3 Rochdale - 00:35 Aldershot 0-3 York - 06:48 Halifax 3-2 Boreham Wood - 12:12 Brackley 1-4 Woking - 16.29 Morecambe 1-1 Braintree - 21.50 Gateshead 1-1 Sutton - 26:54 Six in six - 29:56 League Two roundup - 34:01 NLS roundup - 36:34 NLN roundup - 39:00 Midweek predictions - 41:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark come together to discuss Tuesdays night games where there was big wins for Eastleigh, Sutton and Wealdstone. Carlisle and Boreham Wood cement their places in the play offs, Dan announces the award winners and they predict Saturdays game Eastleigh 2-1 Brackley: 1:09 Scunthorpe 1-2 Sutton: 8:40 Southend 1-1 Gateshead: 15:53 Aldershot 0-2 Carlisle: 27:08 Woking 2-2 Boreham Wood: 34:34 Wealdstone 3-2 Tamworth: 40:23 Award winners: 45:48 Predictions: 47:03 Finish:57:52 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark get together to discuss the weekend’s action in the National League, they cover Rochdale beating Boston, York beating Eastleigh, Morecambe beating Sutton and all the other action. They also cover the action at the top of the National League North and South and at the bottom of League two. Podcast time stamps Rochdale v Boston - (missed this one) York v Eastleigh - 7:30 Sutton v Morecambe - 15:45 Braintree v Wealdstone - 24:54 Solihull Moors v Gateshead - 34:16 B Wood v Brackley - 40:47 6 in 6: 48:41 Lge 2 Relegation Round Up: 53:43 National League North Promotion Round Up: 55:52 National League South Round Up: 58:55 Midweek Predictions: 1:02:18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark come together to discuss this weekends games as it’s the late show for York City at Morecambe. Rochdale bounce back with a win at Aldershot and many more pulsating games in the National league. Louis covers the FA Trophy quarter finals where Southend must now be favourites to win it all! Next they introduce their new segment where they look at the promotion races in the National League South and North plus the relegation battle in League Two. The lads wrap up their evening by predicting the midweek fixtures! Timestamps: Morecambe 0-1 York City: 1:31 Aldershot 0-2 Rochdale: 10:38 Scunthorpe 3-3 Solihull Moors: 16:43 Fc Halifax 2-2 Sutton United: 25:01 Brackley Town 0-2 Altrincham: 32:18 Truro City 2-3 Braintree Town: 40:52 3 in 3: 53:00 Fa trophy round up: 55:53 Neil Ardley sacked: 58:38 League 2 round up: 60:41 National league north round up: 62:30 National league south: 64:42 Predictions: 67:26 Finish: 72:17 ------------ 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 Twitter https://x.com/TheDeckNL Our sister pages Our sister pages ⁨@LeagueOneLowdown⁩ ⁨@League2Lowdown⁩ ⁨@ChampionshipLowdown⁩ ⁨@PremierLeagueLowdown⁩ - Transfer News - Retained Lists - Match Previews - Match Reviews - Latest News - Analysis - Opinion - Predictions - Lists This year's EFL League One Roster is Aldershot Town, Altrincham, Boreham Wood, Boston United, Brackley Town, Braintree Town, Carlisle United, Eastleigh, FC Halifax Town, Forest Green Rovers, Gateshead, Hartlepool United, Morecambe, Rochdale, Scunthorpe United, Solihull Moors, Southend United, Sutton United, Tamworth, Truro City, Wealdstone, Woking, Yeovil Town, York City, Find our hosts here Dan - https://x.com/dan_batemannn and his podcast https://x.com/BeTheBestVY Craig - https://x.com/Cporte92 Mark - https://x.com/MarkSharpley1 Producer Ryan Whelan https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhelan/ Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin https://x.com/Samuellofc97 Head of Non-League Callum Moseley https://x.com/CalMosAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Louis are joined by Scunthorpe supporter Ryan as they discuss Scunthorpe’s season so far, current form and play off push. They are also covering the midweek games including York City’s 3-0 win at Scunthorpe, Rochdale being held 2-2 at Halifax, Boston winning once again at Forest Green by 3 goals to 2, Yeovil’s late comeback against Sutton and all the other National League action.  Time Stamps:  - Scunthorpe chat - 1:04 - Scunthorpe v York - 13:45 - Halifax v Rochdale - 20:01 - Forest Green v Boston - 25:02 - Gateshead v Morecambe - 31:00 - Eastleigh v Truro - 36:43 - Yeovil v Sutton - 41:39 - 5 in 5 - 46:06 - Predictions - 50:16 ------------ 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 Twitter https://x.com/TheDeckNL Our sister pages @LeagueOneLowdown⁩ @League2Lowdown⁩ @ChampionshipLowdown⁩ @PremierLeagueLowdown⁩ Transfer News Retained Lists Match Previews Match Reviews Latest News Analysis Opinion Predictions Lists This year's EFL League One Roster is Aldershot Town, Altrincham, Boreham Wood, Boston United, Brackley Town, Braintree Town, Carlisle United, Eastleigh, FC Halifax Town, Forest Green Rovers, Gateshead, Hartlepool United, Morecambe, Rochdale, Scunthorpe United, Solihull Moors, Southend United, Sutton United, Tamworth, Truro City, Wealdstone, Woking, Yeovil Town, York City, Find our hosts here: Dan - https://x.com/dan_batemannn and his podcast https://x.com/BeTheBestVY Craig - https://x.com/Cporte92 Mark - https://x.com/MarkSharpley1 Producer Ryan Whelan https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhe... Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin https://x.com/Samuellofc97 Head of Non-League Callum Moseley https://x.com/CalMosAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Mark are joined by York supporter Will as they discuss the National League title race as it heats up, York’s 4-1 win over Halifax, Rochdale’s 3-0 win over Woking, Aldershot’s 3-1 win over Scunthorpe, Morecambe’s 4-0 win over Eastleigh, round up the rest of the weekend’s National League action and talk manager sackings.  Timestamps  Intro 00:00 York’s Title Chances 03:00 York 4-1 Halifax 14:10 Rochdale 3-0 Woking 18:35 Aldershot 3-1 Scunthorpe 24:00 Morecambe 4-0 Eastleigh 30:03 Sutton 3-0 Wealdstone 35:11 Truro 1-2 Gateshead 41:00 Six in six minutes 46:17 Midweek predictions 50:50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig, Louis and Mark meet to discuss Tuesday night's games, including that Rochdale penalty, Gateshead finally winning, Sutton winning with 10 men and Aldershot's resistance under John Coleman. They also react to Brackley appointing Andy Whing and then predict the weekend's games Rochdale 1-1 Scunthorpe: 1:42 Fc Halifax 1-2 Gateshead: 8:26 Sutton 2-1 Woking: 15:00 Yeovil 1-2 Aldershot: 22:58 Brackley appoints Andy Whing: 29:30 Mark talks Macclesfield: 34:48 Predictions: 39:16 Finish: 49:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig and Mark come together to recap the weekends results where York dispatch Wealdstone, Rochdale drop points at Yeovil and Carlisle beat Forest Green. Boston hit Scunthorpe for six and Morecambe and Gateshead look doomed.  Timestamps:  Wealdstone 0-3 York City: 1:24 Yeovil 1-1 Rochdale: 6:28 Scunthorpe 3-6 Boston United: 11:21 Forest Green 1-3 Carlisle: 18:55 Southend 5-1 Morecambe: 29:59 Gateshead 1-2 Brackley: 35:44 4 in 4 minutes: 41:15 Predictions: 44:30 Finish: 48:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig and Mark come together to discuss the midweek National League action. They are covering Rochdale’s 2-1 win over Forest Green, York’s late 3-2 win over Hartlepool, Carlisle’s 3-2 win over Scunthorpe plus all the other games and announcing their monthly award winners for January. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 1:21 - Rochdale 2-1 Forest Green 6:13 - York 3-2 Hartlepool 11:53 - Carlisle 3-2 Scunthorpe 17:40 - Boreham Wood 3-2 Yeovil 23:03 - Solihull Moors 2-3 Eastleigh 28:31 - Sutton 1-1 Braintree 36:26 - Morecambe 2-2 Tamworth 41:11 - Boston 1-0 Gateshead 45:50 - 3 in 3 minutes 49:00 - Monthly awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark look back on Saturdays matches, York and Rochdale both beat teams in the top six at home, Scunthorpe beat Southend and Aldershot, Boston and Yeovil move further away from the drop zone than Mark announces manager and player of the month nominees for January. They then make their predictions for the midweek fixtures Rochdale 1-0 Carlisle: 2:02 York City 2-1 Forest Green: 10:51 Scunthorpe 1-0 Southend: 19:11 Morecambe 1-2 Truro City: 27:03 Boston United 1-0 Sutton United: 35:46 Aldershot 3-2 Fc Halifax: 44:07 Altrincham 0-1 Yeovil town: 51:28 Eastleigh 2-2 Wealdstone: 52:29 Tamworth 1-1 Hartlepool: 54:00 Monthly award: 56:36 Predictions: 57:39 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig and Louis come together to review the 3 midweek games where Rochdale go back on top, Forest Green come from behind twice to win and Morecambe start their rein under Jim Bentley with a draw. They then discuss and predict the weekends games with huge teams at the top and bottom respectively. Rochdale 4-1 Boreham Wood: 1:18 Forest Green 4-2 Woking: 10:35 Altrincham 1-1 Morecambe: 15:39 Predictions: Aldershot - Halifax: 21:28 Altrincham - Yeovil : 24:01 Boston United - Sutton United: 26:02 Brackley - Solihull Moors: 27:56 Gateshead - Braintree: 29:12 Morecambe - Truro : 31:02 Rochdale - Carlisle: 32:37 Scunthorpe - Southend : 35:28 Tamworth - Rochdale: 38:06 Woking - Boreham Wood : 39:38 York - Forest Green: 39:38 Eastleigh - Wealdstone: 43:20 Finish: 46:45 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig and Louis are joined by Dave Salmon (Morecambe fan and Broadcaster) to discuss the story at Morecambe including the dismissal of Ashvir Singh Johal and appointment of Jim Bentley, they then review the weekends results as York go back on top and the teams at the bottom grab a point or three! Ashvir Singh Johal gone: 1:21 Jim Bentley’s back: 5:59 Morecambes chances of survival: 11:17 Boreham Wood 1-2 Boston United: 20:52 Hartlepool 0-3 Aldershot: 26:49 Braintree 2-1 Eastleigh: 31:59 Sutton United 1-1 Brackley: 38:38 Solihull Moors 0-2 York City: 44:16 Carlisle 3-1 Altrincham: 49:08 Fa trophy roundup: 62:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Mark and Louis get together to discuss Ashvir Singh Johal  and Morecambe parting ways, they talk about the situation with the club and look at potential replacements.  They also look at Gavin Cowan leaving Brackley Town for Shrewsbury Town this week and pick their perfect successor.  Timestamps: Introductions - 0:00 Ashvir Singh Johal's Sacking - 2:08 Possible replacements for Morecambe - 16:30 Gavin Cowan Brackley Departure - 30:15 Possible replacements for Brackley - 34:00 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 Twitter https://x.com/TheDeckNL Our sister pages  Our sister pages   ⁨@LeagueOneLowdown⁩     ⁨@League2Lowdown⁩     ⁨@ChampionshipLowdown⁩    ⁨@PremierLeagueLowdown⁩   - Transfer News - Retained Lists - Match Previews - Match Reviews - Latest News - Analysis - Opinion - Predictions - Lists This year's EFL League One Roster is  Aldershot Town, Altrincham, Boreham Wood, Boston United, Brackley Town, Braintree Town, Carlisle United, Eastleigh, FC Halifax Town, Forest Green Rovers, Gateshead, Hartlepool United, Morecambe, Rochdale, Scunthorpe United, Solihull Moors, Southend United, Sutton United, Tamworth, Truro City, Wealdstone, Woking, Yeovil Town, York City, Find our hosts here Dan - https://x.com/dan_batemannn and his podcast https://x.com/BeTheBestVY Craig - https://x.com/Cporte92 Mark - https://x.com/MarkSharpley1 Producer  Ryan Whelan https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhelan/ Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin  https://x.com/Samuellofc97 Head of Non-League  Callum Moseley https://x.com/CalMosAnalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark come together to review Rochdale v Southend and preview Saturdays and Tuesdays games and look forward to the Fa trophy Rochdale v Southend: 3:22 6 games of Saturday: 15:16 Boreham Wood v Boston United Braintree Town v Eastleigh Carlisle United v Altrincham Hartlepool United v Aldershot Town Solihull Moors v York City Sutton United v Brackley Town 3 games of Tuesday: 34:20 Altrincham v Morecambe Forest Green v Woking Rochdale v Boreham Wood Fa trophy games: 41:18 Finish:46:01 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark reflect on a busy few months of transfer activity.  1:52 Dan - Ricardo Rees to Forest Green 4:21 Craig - Callum Perry to Rochdale 6:08 Louis - Nick Hayes to Hartlepool 8:01 Mark - Dan Creaney to Tamworth  10:42 Dan - Keaton Ward to Gateshead 12:44 Craig - Marley Miranda Marshall to Boreham Wood 14:42 Louis - Besart Topallaj to Sutton 17:16 Mark - Kian Harratt to Brackley 19:03 Dan - Coniah Boyce-Clarke to Aldershot 20:48 Craig - Zain Westbrooke to Scunthorpe  22:54 Louis - Joe Sbarra to Solihull Moors 24:53 Mark - Jay Mingi to Forest Green 26:50 Honourable mentions 34:34 Finish   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Craig are joined by Gateshead midfielder Keaton Ward to discuss his career so far, They talk Boston, Altrincham and his recent move to Gateshead then they recap this weekends results where York scored 5, Scunthorpe starred in the evening kick off and Altrincham stun Boreham Wood and a six goal thriller at Boston. Keaton Ward Talks: 01:20 Altrincham 3-1 Boreham Wood: 11:10 Scunthorpe 3-2 Forest Green: 13:36 Who’s the best team in the league? : 18:29 York city 5-0 Braintree: 20:15 Boston 3-3 Southend: 24:22 Eastleigh 2-3 Halifax: 28:00 Craig recaps other results: 31:57 Finish: 36:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark came together to review the midweek games where there was big away wins for York, Scunthorpe and Rochdale. Dan calls for a managerial change at Carlisle. Meanwhile Mark talks up the game of the week between Truro and Brackley. They then make their predictions for the weekends fixtures Carlisle - York: 1:38 Boreham Wood - Scunthorpe : 16:13 Solihull Moors - Rochdale: 24:19 Forest Green - Altrincham: 30:54 Southend- Eastleigh: 35:43 Truro - Brackley: 38:09 Hartlepool - Gateshead: 40:40 Halifax - Morecambe: 43:20 Predictions: 46:02 Finish: 57:24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark came together to recap the weekend's game week, where late goals change the picture at the top yet again. Mark reviews six games in the shortest time known to man! The boys then predict the 10 midweek fixture,s including Carlisle v York and Boreham Wood v Scunthorpe Timestamps; York v Southend: 2:09 Braintree v Boreham Wood: 7:57 Solihull Moors v Carlisle: 16:06 Morecambe v Scunthorpe: 25:20 Sutton v Forest Green: 32:10 Eastleigh v Aldershot: 40:51 Mark's result recap: 47:12 Predictions: 49:07 Finish: 56:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark come together to predict the upcoming games this weekend but first we'll discuss THAT game from Saturday and Louis recaps the fa trophy games from Tuesday night! Mark on Macclesfield: 1:16 Louis’ trophy recap: 7:35 Hartlepool - Altrincham: 11:20 Brackley - Yeovil: 14:58 Braintree - Boreham Wood : 17:03 Eastleigh- Aldershot: 22:25 Halifax - Boston: 24:45 Gateshead - Rochdale: 26:35 Morecambe - Scunthorpe: 29:06 Solihull Moors - Carlisle: 35:41 Sutton- Forest Green: 38:45 Truro - Tamworth: 41:27 Wealdstone- Woking : 45:23 York - Southend: 48:41 Finish: 53:14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan, Craig, and Louis come together to discuss the four National League games this weekend. They also discuss the three FA Cup games featuring teams from the National League pyramid. Additionally, Louis looks back on the FA Trophy before Craig announces the award winners for December. Sutton vs York: 1:42 Aldershot vs Solihull Moors: 10:05 Woking vs Hartlepool: 16:29 Braintree v Boston: 20:56 Coughlan leaves Boston: 29:04 Fa cup recap: 29:55 Fa trophy recap: 35:56 Monthly awards: 39:49 Finish: 43:49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan + Craig are joined by Boreham Wood fan Tom to discuss their Fa cup run and their fantastic return to the National League before previewing their third round tie at home to Burton Albion. League Form: 0:39 Incomings + outgoings: 3:20 Fa cup run so far & third round tie: 10:33 Season predictions: 15:52 Finish: 20:25 @FTS_BWFC - Tom's X Profile Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the National League Lowdown! We have reached the halfway point of the season, which means it is time to face the music. Dan is joined by a full house—Craig, Mark, and Louis—to review our pre-season predictions, eat some humble pie, and grade every single team’s performance so far from A to F*. In this episode, we analyze the stats, the sackings, and the surprises. We break down how Boreham Wood have managed to secure 53 points from 24 games immediately after promotion, and debate if Rochdale’s impressive 2.36 points-per-game average makes them the "true" favorites despite their pitch issues. We also discuss the struggles at the bottom, looking at Gateshead’s slide and Morecambe’s rigid tactical approach. We don't just look back; we look forward. The panel gives their updated predictions for the Relegation Zone, the Playoff Winners, and the National League Title. Will Carlisle United hold onto the top spot, or will the squad depth of York City prove too much in the final stretch? In this episode, we cover: Mid-Season Report Cards: We grade all 24 teams based on expectations vs. reality. Who gets the dreaded 'F' for Failure, and which team secured the only unanimous 'A*'? The Relegation Battle: With Sutton in the drop zone and Braintree struggling for goals (failed to score in 13 games), who do we think is destined for the drop? The Title Race: It’s tight at the top. We debate the merits of Carlisle, York City, and Rochdale. Surprise Packages: Analysis of Wealdstone’s rise to 13th and Tamworth surpassing "second season syndrome" fears. Team Grades & Key Discussion Points: The Title Contenders: Why Boreham Wood (2nd place) and Scunthorpe received top marks. The Playoff Hunt: Hartlepool’s defensive record (0.8 goals conceded per game) and Halifax’s recruitment success. The Relegation Scrap: Why Gateshead and Morecambe received 'F' grades and the path to safety for Truro and Boston. Updated Predictions: We close the show by locking in our fresh predictions for May. Relegation: Consensus on Gateshead and Morecambe, but disagreement on Truro and Braintree. Playoff Winners: Can York City or Boreham Wood triumph at Wembley? Champions: The panel is split between York City, Carlisle, and Rochdale. Timestamps: Gateshead - 2.17 Truro - 2.50 Morecambe - 4.27 Sutton - 5.55 Aldershot - 7.11 Braintree - 8.38 Boston - 9.52 Brackley - 11.17 Altrincham - 12.30 Yeovil - 13.42 Eastleigh - 15.10 Wealdstone - 16.24 Woking - 17.53 Tamworth -18.50 Solihull Moors - 19.55 Hartlepool - 21.17 Halifax - 22.25 Southend - 23:28 Scunthorpe - 24:45 Rochdale - 25.:54 York - 27:39 Forest Green - 28:51 Boreham Wood - 30:06 Carlisle - 31:56 Relegated - 33:44 Play Off Winner - 44:06 Champions - 48:12 Finish - 54:28 Join the Debate: Who do you think has been the overachiever of the season so far? Are we being too harsh on Carlisle despite them being top of the league? Let us know your grades and predictions in the comments below! Support the Channel: If you enjoyed this deep dive into the National League, please Like and Subscribe for more weekly content, match reviews, and debates. Visit The Deck https://thedeck.news/ #NationalLeague #VanaramaNationalLeague #FootballPredictions #YorkCity #CarlisleUnited #BorehamWood #Rochdale #RelegationBattle #NonLeague #FootballPodcast #ScunthorpeUnited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National League boys are back! For the first time in 2026, Dan, Craig, Louis and Mark get together to recap this weekends results and the 7 postponements, they also briefly look back at the final results of 2025. Louis announces the players and managers in the running for our December awards Boxing Day fixtures: 2:15 Midweek fixtures: 5:10 Postponements: 9:32 Carlisle v Wealdstone: 13:41 Forest Green v Halifax: 22:49 Tamworth v Gateshead: 30:50 Yeovil v Braintree: 38:56 Boston v Eastleigh: 45:50 Predictions recap: 53:03 Award Nominees: 55:41 Finish: 59:26 Visit The Deck https://thedeck.news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 whether Scunthorpe is truly back in the title race and if Sutton United are shooting themselves in the foot with recent discipline issues. What we cover: Rochdale's Consistency: Why Jim McNulty’s side deserves to be top. York City Powerhouse: The "frightening" Ollie Pearce & Josh Stones partnership. Relegation Worries: Is the trap door opening for Boston and Brackley? Team Analysis: Deep dives into Carlisle, Boreham Wood, Solihull Moors, and Southend. Boxing Day Predictions: Our full preview and score predictions for the December 26th slate. Connect with The Deck: Subscribe for weekly National League insights, manager interviews, and match previews. https://thedeck.news #National League #NonLeague #RochdaleAFC #YorkCity #ForestGreen #ScunthorpeUnited #FootballPodcast #BoxingDayPredictions https://thedeck.news/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rovers, we’ve covered it all. Grab a pen and paper to play along at home! Can you beat the hosts? Tell us your score in the comments! 👇 📝 What’s Inside This Episode? We’ve split 50 grueling questions into five rounds of non-league football trivia: The 2025 Year in Review: Recapping the calendar year where York City accrued the most points and Barnet broke the 100-point barrier to win the title. Managerial Merry-Go-Round: Recalling the chaos at Morecambe and Forest Green, including the appointment of Robbie Savage and Stuart Maynard’s move to the Minstermen. Deep Dive Stats: Who are the two sides with 11 clean sheets? Which team is currently enduring an 8-match losing streak? We have the answers. The Gucci Wash Bag Incident: A deep dive into one of the most viral (and expensive) social media moments involving Will Davies. Festive Fixtures: A look ahead to the 12 Games of Christmas and the logistical nightmare of travel from Truro City to Gateshead. 🚀 Join the Lowdown Community The National League Lowdown is your home for 5th-tier coverage, featuring weekly match previews, transfer news, and exclusive guest appearances from managers and players across the pyramid. Subscribe & Hit the 🔔: Help us hit our goal of 750 subscribers before the end of the year! Follow us on X (Twitter): @TheDeckNL Visit The Football Deck: https://thedeck.news #NationalLeague #NonLeague #FootballQuiz #Christmas2025 #YorkCity #BarnetFC #ForestGreenRovers #OldhamAthletic #SouthendUnited #CarlisleUnited #FootballTrivia #NationalLeagueLowdown #TheFootballDeck #VanaramaNationalLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the National League Lowdown community send our deepest condolences to Ethan’s family, friends, and everyone at Macclesfield FC during this incredibly difficult time. In this episode: A Tribute to Ethan McLeod: Mark shares words on the tragic passing of the Silkmen striker. Midweek Review: Was Truro vs. Wealdstone a "dire" game or a tactical masterclass in survival? The Festive 12 Days of Christmas: We predict EVERY upcoming National League fixture, including: Can anyone stop league leaders Rochdale without Sam Beckwith? The "Battle of the Guests" as Boston faces Aldershot. Woking’s unbeaten run vs. the return of Callum Roberts at Scunthorpe. A massive clash at the top as Boreham Wood hosts Carlisle. The "Nil-Nil Specialist" Mark gives his verdict on Gateshead vs. Eastleigh. From relegation scraps to playoff aspirations, we cover the length and breadth of the division. Plus, we discuss the latest transfer shocks, including Marshall Miranda’s move to Boreham Wood. Ethan McLeod tribute: 1:05 Truro win at home: 4:06 Altrincham v Rochdale: 10:01 Boston v Aldershot: 12:42 Woking v Scunthorpe: 14:33 Tamworth v Southend: 17:55 York city v Truro City: 19:43 Yeovil v Forest Green: 21:59 Brackley v Morecambe: 23:53 Solihull Moors v Sutton: 26:58 Braintree v Hartlepool: 29:40 Gateshead v Eastleigh: 32:38 Boreham Wood v Carlisle: 35:36 Fc Halifax v Wealdstone: 40:20 Finish: 44:35 Join the Conversation: Who are you backing for the festive period? Does your team have what it takes to climb the table before the New Year? Let us know your score predictions in the comments below! Follow The Deck & National League Lowdown: Website: https://thedeck.news/⁠ #National League #NonLeague #FootballPredictions #MacclesfieldFC #EthanMcLeod #RochdaleAFC #YorkCity #BorehamWood #NationalLeagueLowdown #TheDeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the potential upset for Forest Green, we cover it all. Boreham Wood v Brackley: 1:48 Ebbsfleet v Braintree: 3:08 Walton and Hersham v Sutton: 4:20 Hartlepool v Anstey Nomads: 5:55 Gateshead v Morecambe: 7:26 Forest Green v Weston Super-Mare: 9:08 Solihull Moors v AFC Flyde: 10:51 Fc Halifax v Fc United of Manchester: 12:39 Harborough v Carlisle: 14:10 Eastleigh v Aldershot: 16:08 Woking v Totton: 17:57 Telford v Altrincham: 19:06 Southend v Truro: 20:36 Wealdstone v Cheshunt: 22:25 Clitherhoe v York: 24:20 Leamington v Rochdale: 26:14 Tamworth v Boston: 28:31 Scunthorpe v Peterborough Sports: 30:00 Yeovil v Maidstone: 31:31 South Shields v Macclesfield: 33:12 12 lower league ties: 35:36 Finish: 46:58 ⁠https://thedeck.news/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 action involving Non-League sides and hand out our Monthly Awards! The National League Lowdown by The Deck is your weekly home for Vanarama National League analysis, debate, and highlights discussion. 👇 TIMESTAMPS & TOPICS Morecambe 0-3 Boston: 1:00 Aldershot 2-1 Altrincham: 7:32 Halifax 4-0 Braintree: 11:10 Forest Green 1-1 Solihull Moors: 15:40 Scunthorpe 3-1 Tamworth: 19:51 Hartlepool 0-2 Yeovil: 23:01 Abandoned at Rochdale: 26:50 Predictions recap: 29:52 Dans Fa cup dive: 32:31 Award winners: 40:32 Finish: 46:18#NationalLeague #MorecambeFC #AshvirSinghJohal #NonLeague #Football #EFL #ScunthorpeUnited #FGR #FaCup ⁠https://thedeck.news/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices