Our theme week returns to celebrate the unsung in the world of football with Non League Day about to kick off in England a good enough excuse to have a weekly celebration of Non League Football.
Non League Day in England uses the second International break to highlight the many levels and teams of Non League football,
But it is very hard for those not in England to catch a game or three, so the rest of us can only celebrate Official Non League Day – Non League Football Week.
That means we can adopt a Non League Football club for the weekend, or in fact for the rest of the season. Have a bet or buy a shirt.
Anyone can support a Manchester United or Liverpool, but it takes more effort to support a Bradford Park Avenue, Stockport County, Truro City or even a FC United of Manchester.
Take a look through the divisions, there are many old Football League teams you may remember. There are no less than four ex Football League teams in the sixth tier National League North.
But it’s all about teams you know, it’s more about getting to know one.
So join us and Celebrate Official Non League Day – Non League Football Week.
How Can Someone Celebrate Official Non League Day – Non League Football Week
If you don’t live in the UK or can’t be arsed getting to a game, then here’s how you can support Non League Day and Non League Football Week.
Adopt a Team
How about choosing a side from a Non League Division for Non League Day or the rest of the season.
You can find the current tables and here here at the Non League website.
The bonus is the FA Cup proper rounds are coming up and a little knowledge could make some smart cash when the Football League joins.
As ever we’ll recommend a side from as many divisions as we can think of. Here’s our favourites, and we’ve actually seen one play.
NATIONAL LEAGUE (5th Tier – first below Football League)
Leyton Orient
NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH (6th Tier)
Kidderminster Harriers
NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH (6th Tier)
Weston-Super-Mare
NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE (7th Tier)
Buxton or Matlock Town
EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTHERN – Central Division (7th Tier)
Kettering Town
EVO-STIK LEAGUE SOUTHERN – South Division (7th Tier)
Swindon Supermarine
ISTHMIAN LEAGUE (7th Tier)
Folkestone Invcita or Kingstonian
Buy a Non League Football Replica Jersey
The excellent Classic Football Shirts website have way too many Non League Shirts
You can find them all here at Classic Football Shirts.
We recommend having a look at the following….
- 2013-15 Dagenham & Redbridge Home Shirt 11.99GBP
- 1998-99 Tamworth Away Shirt 19.99GBP
- 2013 Concord Rangers Play Off Final Home Shirt 49.99GBP
- 1992-93 Franborough Town Silver Jubilee Shirt 49.99GBP
- 1998-99 Halifax Town Home Shirt 29.99GBP
All available at the above website.
We actually own a Wrexham shirt now selling for 30GBP for $3 at an Op Shop.
Place a Non League Football Multi
Gambling on sporting events makes everything a little better, and since there’s rarely time to the form on the Non League Football, now is the perfect time and/or excuse to have a bet on Non League Football.
Most reputable betting companies will have a lot of divisions, so there’s 100’d of teams to bet with.
As ever we offer a our Celebrate Official Non League Day – Non League Football Week Multi.
LEYTON ORIENT to beat Hartlepool
BOREHAM WOOD to beat Maidenhead
DOVER ATHLETIC to beat Harrogate Town
SOLIHULL MOORS to beat Ebbsfleet
SALFORD CITY to beat Braintree Town
$1 for $35
