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: Who is signing the non-league gems before the EFL clubs swoop?
Match Previews & Tactical Analysis: Detailed breakdowns of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.
Score Predictions: See who the team is backing to secure the points.
Hot Takes & Debates: From promotion contenders to the "Overrated/Underrated" discussions.
The Promotion Race & Relegation Battle: Tracking every twist in the drive for the Football League.
🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly fix of National League drama.
🔗 Read more at: https://thedeck.news
Producer Ryan Whelan
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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: Who is signing the non-league gems before the EFL clubs swoop?
Match Previews & Tactical Analysis: Detailed breakdowns of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.
Score Predictions: See who the team is backing to secure the points.
Hot Takes & Debates: From promotion contenders to the "Overrated/Underrated" discussions.
The Promotion Race & Relegation Battle: Tracking every twist in the drive for the Football League.
🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly fix of National League drama.
🔗 Read more at: https://thedeck.news
Producer Ryan Whelan
The Great ... The Good ... and the Okay? - National League Review
National League Lowdown
1 hour 14 minutes
1 month ago
The Great ... The Good ... and the Okay? - National League Review
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: Gateshead FC! We're joined by a Gateshead fan to break down the Heed's season so far and their playoff potential.
- Game Week 15 Review: Full coverage of all the results and biggest talking points from the National League weekend.
- Controversial Calls? We analyze the key moments from Brackley Town vs Gateshead and Truro City vs Halifax.
- Big Wins & Shocks: Breaking down results like Carlisle United vs Forest Green Rovers and Morecambe vs Southend.
- Quickfire 5 in 5: Our rapid-round segment covering the latest news and predictions.
National League Lowdown Timestamps
Topic Time
Introduction 0:00
Gateshead FC Season Discussion 2:01
Game Week 15 Reviews
Brackley Town vs Gateshead 16:00
Carlisle United vs Forest Green Rovers 19:30
York City vs Wealdstone 29:52
Morecambe vs Southend United 36:05
Sutton United vs Hartlepool United 41:19
Truro City vs FC Halifax Town 47:51
Altrincham vs Woking 54:11
5 in 5 Quickfire Segment 60:48
Predictions Recap & Final Thoughts 65:35
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The Football Deck brings you weekly National League content, covering the top flight of the non-league pyramid. Join Dan, Mark, and Craig each week for the latest:
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The National League Roster (2025/26 Season)
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.
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Production Team:
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
The National League Lowdown, presented by The Football Deck, is your essential weekly audio and video content home for all things related to the top flight of non-league football. Hosts Dan, Mark, Louie and Craig team up to provide dedicated, in-depth coverage of the National League, often featuring special guests including players, managers, and prominent club supporters. Each episode delivers a comprehensive package of analysis, covering the latest transfer news, match previews, and detailed match reviews. The show ensures fans stay updated on results, opinion, and the hosts' weekly predictions as they discuss every major storyline from the non-league pyramid.
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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: Who is signing the non-league gems before the EFL clubs swoop?
Match Previews & Tactical Analysis: Detailed breakdowns of the weekend’s biggest fixtures.
Score Predictions: See who the team is backing to secure the points.
Hot Takes & Debates: From promotion contenders to the "Overrated/Underrated" discussions.
The Promotion Race & Relegation Battle: Tracking every twist in the drive for the Football League.
🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly fix of National League drama.
🔗 Read more at: https://thedeck.news
Producer Ryan Whelan
