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Hartlepool United take a Walk on the Wild side - National League Review

5 Oct 2026 · 1 h 15 min

Dan, Craig and Louis recap the weekend action from gameweek twelve of the 2026-27 National League season. They discuss the top of the table clash between Boreham Wood and Altrincham with the Wood maintaining their unbeaten run. The trio deep dive big wins for Southend United, Carlisle United and Yeovil Town against AFC Fylde, Aldershot Town and Boston United and with discussion surrounding the amount of pressure Paul Hurst finds himself under. The trio analyse managerial changes at Gateshead and Hartlepool United as Lee Cattermole is sacked from the Heed and Pete Wild is in place for Pools.

Timestamps:

Boreham Wood v Altrincham - 01:20

Southend United v AFC Fylde - 07:40

Yeovil Town v Boston United - 15:49

Gateshead v Worthing - 24:11

Aldershot Town v Carlisle United - 37:54

Hartlepool United v Tamworth - 47:05

5 in 5 - 54:53

National League North and South September roundups - 01:01:15

Predictions roundup and September Player and Manager of the Month Nominees - 01:08:29

*All information within the podcast was correct as of the recording date of 03.10.26*

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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/

Head of Podcasts: Sam Griffin - https://x.com/Samuellofc97

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

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