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Don’t look back Dinanga - National League Review

17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 06 min

Craig, Louis and Mark recap another week of National League football that delivered its usual drama. They dive into Hornchurch and Harrogate Town beating Barrow and Wealdstone respectively to make it back-to-back wins to start the season. First wins of the season for Boreham Wood, Gateshead and AFC Fylde are discussed as well as a second come-from-behind victory of the season for Forest Green Rovers. The trio round off the podcast by recapping the remaining six games and discussing when it is acceptable to start looking at league positions in the table.

Timestamps:

Barrow v Hornchurch - 01:35

Wealdstone v Harrogate Town - 08:56

FC Halifax Town v Boreham Wood - 15:17

Gateshead v Woking - 21:35

Tamworth v AFC Fylde - 29:16

Worthing v Forest Green Rovers - 35:20

Kidderminster Harriers v Eastleigh - 42:33

Solihull Moors v Boston United - 44:04

Yeovil Town v Carlisle United - 46:00

Sutton United v Altrincham - 47:33

Aldershot Town v Hartlepool United - 49:10

Southend United v Scunthorpe United - 50:30

Predictions roundup - 51:48

Discussion regarding when the league table can be judged - 52:50

*All information within the podcast was correct as of the recording date of 16.08.26*

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This year's National League Roster is

AFC Fylde,

Aldershot Town,

Altrincham,

Barrow

Boreham Wood,

Boston United,

Carlisle United,

Eastleigh,

FC Halifax Town,

Forest Green Rovers,

Gateshead,

Harrogate Town,

Hartlepool United,

Hornchurch,

Kidderminster Harriers,

Scunthorpe United,

Solihull Moors,

Southend United,

Sutton United,

Tamworth,

Wealdstone,

Woking,

Worthing,

Yeovil Town,

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Dan - https://x.com/DanTakesOnFooty?s=20 and his podcast https://x.com/BeTheBestVY

Craig - https://x.com/Cporte92

Mark - https://x.com/MarkSharpley1

Louis - https://x.com/l_m_r99

Producer: Ryan Whelan - https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhelan/

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Head of Non-League: Callum Moseley - https://x.com/CalMosAnalysis

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