National League (division)
Association football league in England
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The National League, known as the Vanarama National League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest level of the National League System and fifth-highest of the overall English football league system. It is the highest league that semi-professional teams in the English football league system play. Notable former English Football League clubs that compete in the National League include: Chesterfield, Oldham Athletic, Rochdale, York City, Hartlepool United and Southend United. The National League is the lowest division in the English football pyramid organised on a nationwide basis. Formerly the Conference National, the league was renamed the National League from the 2015–16 season.
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Listen: National League - Gateshead v Hartlepool & Solihull v SouthendListen to local BBC radio commentaries from two games in the National League as Gateshead take on Hartlepool United and Solihull Moors face Southend United.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chesterfield beat Boreham Wood to seal EFL returnChesterfield confirm their promotion back to the EFL with victory over Boreham Wood - also sealing the National League title.BBC Sport - Published | |
Listen: Non-league commentariesListen to local BBC radio commentaries from the National League, National League North, National League South and Southern Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | |
Aldershot had a right good go at West Brom - WiddringtonAldershot Town manager Tommy Widdrington praises his National League side after a 4-1 loss and FA Cup exit at Championship West Bromwich Albion, saying his side "had a right good go".BBC Sport - Published | |
Dike scores as West Brom sweep aside AldershotWatch highlights as West Bromwich Albion sweep aside National League side Aldershot Town with a 4-1 win at the Hawthorns in the FA Cup third round.BBC Sport - Published | |
Aldershot net late winner to stun StockportWatch highlights as National League side Aldershot Town shock League Two leaders Stockport County thanks to Oliver Scott's late winner in their FA Cup second round replay.BBC Sport - Published | |
Shots stun Stockport to reach FA Cup third roundNational League side Aldershot Town stun League Two leaders Stockport County in replay to reach the FA Cup third round.BBC Sport - Published | |
Newport thrash Barnet to progress to third roundWatch highlights as League Two side Newport County thrash National League side Barnet 4-1 at The Hive to set up an FA Cup third round tie at home to Eastleigh.BBC Sport - Published | |
Non-league Aldershot hold Stockport in entertaining drawTeenage striker Josh Stokes scores twice as National League Aldershot draw with League Two leaders Stockport County to earn an FA Cup second-round replay.BBC Sport - Published | |
FA Cup tie and National League games hit by freezeSaturday's FA Cup second-round tie between Crewe and Bristol Rovers and five National League games are postponed because of frozen pitches.BBC Sport - Published | |
Eastleigh thrash National League rivals Boreham WoodWatch highlights as Eastleigh cruise into the FA Cup second round after thrashing of National League rivals Boreham Wood 5-1.BBC Sport - Published | |
Blackpool score two beauties in Bromley FA Cup winWatch highlights as Blackpool comfortably beat National League Bromley 2-0 at Hayes Lane to reach the FA Cup second round, including a goal from Karamoko Dembele.BBC Sport - Published | |
Listen: National League & FA Cup qualifying commentariesListen to local BBC Radio commentaries from the National League and FA Cup qualifying.BBC Sport - Published | Listen: National League - Southend United v EastleighListen to BBC radio commentary as Southend United take on Eastleigh in the National League.BBC Sport - Published |
Wrexham regularly flew to non-league matchesWrexham's glamorous pre-season playing Premier League clubs in the US has caught the eye, but BBC Sport found they were also flying to domestic National League fixtures last season.BBC Sport - Published | Wrexham can follow Luton to Premier, says bossManager Phil Parkinson sees no reason why Wrexham cannot follow Luton's path from National League to Premier League.BBC Sport - Published |
National League pushes for more promotion spotsNational League general manager Mark Ives says introducing three-up, three-down promotion to the English Football League is the only fair way forward.BBC Sport - Published | Notts boss 'can't comprehend' promotion final winBoss Luke Williams is dumbfounded by how Notts County beat Chesterfield in a penalty shootout to win the National League promotion final.BBC Sport - Published |
Listen: National League South play-off final - Oxford City v St AlbansListen to BBC Radio commentary as Oxford City take on St Albans and Brackley Town face Kidderminster Harriers in the National League play-offs.BBC Sport - Published | National League promotion final: Chesterfield v Notts CountyListen to local BBC radio commentaries and follow live text updates as Notts County take on Chesterfield in the National League promotion final at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published |
Listen: Non-league play-offs - commentary of all six semi-finalsListen to BBC local radio commentary of the National League, National League North & National League South play-off semi-finals.BBC Sport - Published | Live coverage of Wrexham's open-top bus paradeFollow live text and radio coverage of Wrexham's National League trophy open-top bus celebration.BBC Sport - Published |
Listen: Woking v FC Halifax TownListen to BBC radio commentary as Woking face Halifax in the National League, plus Bamber Bridge v Gainsborough Trinity in the Northern Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | Hollywood star Paul Rudd drinks beer and sings with fans at Wrexham pubHollywood star Paul Rudd joined Wrexham fans in the pub ahead of their crucial National League game on Saturday.Sky News - Published |
Wrexham: Hollywood actors in town to watch Welsh side go for promotionFollow live text and radio commentary as Wrexham bid to clinch the National League title against Boreham Wood.BBC Sport - Published | Wrexham 'waiting for this' as they close on titleManager Phil Parkinson "cannot wait" for Saturday's game against Boreham Wood when Wrexham can clinch the National League title and promotion.BBC Sport - Published |