2025/2026 Season- Early Non League Front Runners

The Non-League calendar is brutal and long. Many twist and turns and shocks occur so a strong start is needed. We take a look at the current table toppers from the National League down to Step Three.

National League:

🌲 Forest Green Rovers

🏡 Home (4 games)

• 🟩 2–0 vs Yeovil

• 🟩 4–0 vs Sutton Utd

• 🟩 1–0 vs Eastleigh

• 🟩 1–0 vs Hartlepool

📊 Home Totals: 4W 0D 0L | GF 8 | GA 0 | Pts 12

🚌 Away (4 games)

• 🟦 2–2 at Solihull Moors

• 🟩 2–1 at Halifax

• 🟦 0–0 at Braintree

• 🟩 3–1 at Morecambe

📊 Away Totals: 2W 2D 0L | GF 7 | GA 4 | Pts 8

📈 Overall (8 games)

• Record: 6W 2D 0L

• Goals: 15 For, 4 Against

• Points: 20 / 24

Forest Green are the current bookies favourite (3.50) to win the league and Robbie Savage will be delighted with his sides start to the season.

National League North

🌊 South Shields FC 

🏡 Home (4 games, most recent first):

• 🟩 3–0 vs Radcliffe

• 🟦 2–2 vs Buxton

• 🟩 4–0 vs Chester

• 🟩 1–0 vs Marine

📊 Home Totals: 3W 1D 0L | GF 10 | GA 2 | Pts 10

🚌 Away (4 games, most recent first):

• 🟦 0–0 at Southport

• 🟩 2–1 at Bedford Town

• 🟩 2–0 at Alfreton

• 🟩 2–0 at Leamington

📊 Away Totals: 3W 1D 0L | GF 6 | GA 1 | Pts 10

📈 Overall (8 games):

• Record: 6W 2D 0L

• Goals: 16 For, 3 Against

• Points: 20 / 24

South Shields were as big as 17.00 to win the title pre-season and are now currently 6.50 third favourites. If the deadly strike duo of Cedwyn Scott and Paul Blackett continue their fine form this price should continue to shorten.

National League South

⚓ Hornchurch FC 

🏡 Home Matches (Most Recent First):

• 🟩 1–0 vs Dorking Wanderers (2nd September 2025)

• 🟩 3–0 vs Chippenham Town (30th August 2025)

• 🟩 3–1 vs Farnborough (23rd August 2025)

• 🟩 3–2 vs Weston-super-Mare (9th August 2025)

📊 Home Record:4 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses⚽ Goals For: 10 | 🚫 Goals Against: 3 | 📈 Points: 12

🚌 Away Matches (Most Recent First):

• 🟦 1–1 at Ebbsfleet United (6th September 2025)

• 🟦 3–3 at Salisbury (25th August 2025)

• 🟩 2–1 at Enfield Town (16th August 2025)

• 🟩 2–3 at Eastbourne Borough (9th August 2025)

📊 Away Record:2 Wins, 2 Draws, 0 Losses⚽ Goals For: 8 | 🚫 Goals Against: 6 | 📈 Points: 8

📈 Overall Record (8 Matches):6 Wins, 2 Draws, 0 Losses⚽ Goals For: 18 | 🚫 Goals Against: 9 | 📈 Points: 20 / 24

Bet365 were offering odds of 40.00 for The Urchins to win the league. They are now 5.00 second favourites for the title.

Isthmian Premier Division

⚡ Brentwood Town FC

🏡 Home Matches (Most Recent First):

• 🟩 1–0 vs Canvey Island (most recent)

• 🟩 3–2 vs Carshalton Athletic

• 🟩 2–1 vs Burgess Hill Town

• 🟩 3–2 vs St Albans (12th August 2025)

📊 Home Record: 4 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses⚽ Goals For: 9 | 🚫 Goals Against: 5 | 📈 Points: 12

🚌 Away Matches (Most Recent First):

• 🟦 1–1 at Aveley

• 🟩 4–3 at Potters Bar Town

• 🟩 5–1 at Cray Wanderers

📊 Away Record:2 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses⚽ Goals For: 10 | 🚫 Goals Against: 5 | 📈 Points: 7

📈 Overall Record (7 Matches):

• Record: 6 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses

• ⚽ Goals For: 19

• 🚫 Goals Against: 10

• 📈 Points: 19 / 21

After winning the Isthmian North title with 88 points, few expected Brentwood to make the start they have to the 2025/2026 campaign. They are currently four points clear at the top and are priced at 9.00 to maintain the pace and earn promotion.

Northern Premier League Premier Division

FC United Of Manchester

🏡 Home Matches (Most Recent First):

🟩 2–0 vs Cleethorpes Town (6th Sep 2025)

🟩 2–0 vs Guiseley (23rd Aug 2025)

🟩 3–1 vs Whitby Town (19th Aug 2025)

🟩 2–0 vs Leek Town (9th Aug 2025)

📊 Home Record: 4 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses

⚽ Goals For: 9

🚫 Goals Against: 1

📈 Points: 12

🚌 Away Matches (Most Recent First)

:🟦 0–0 at Workington AFC (9th Sep 2025)

🟥 1–3 at Ashton United (25th Aug 2025)

🟩 2–0 at Lancaster City (12th Aug 2025)

📊 Away Record: 1 Win, 1 Draw, 1 Loss

⚽ Goals For: 3 |

🚫 Goals Against: 3 |

📈 Points: 4

📈 Overall Record (7 Matches):

✅ Record: 5 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss

⚽ Goals For: 12

🚫 Goals Against: 5

📊 Points: 16 / 21

The Northern Premier League is so tight at the time of writing - three points separate the top eight, with Hednesford the short odds favourite.

Southern Premier Central

🐝 Harborough Town —

🏡 Home Matches (Most Recent First):

🟩 1–0 vs Quorn

🟦 1–1 vs Halesowen Town

🟩 2–0 vs St Ives Town

🟦 1–1 vs Spalding United

🟩 4–0 vs Needham Market

📊 Home Record: 3 Wins, 2 Draws, 0 Losses

⚽ Goals For: 9

🚫 Goals Against: 2

📈 Points: 11

🚌 Away Matches (Most Recent First):

🟩 1–0 at Kettering Town

🟩 3–1 at Bury Town

📊 Away Record: 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses

⚽ Goals For: 4

🚫 Goals Against: 1 |

📈 Points: 6

📈 Overall Record (7 Matches):

✅ Record:

5 Wins,

2 Draws,

0 Losses

⚽ Goals For: 13

🚫 Goals Against: 3

📊 Points: 17 / 21

Harborough were the pre-season favourites and are living up to it. They are two points clear and are 2.87 to win the league - I think it will take a lot to shift them off the top.

Southern Premier League South

🐬 Poole Town 

🏡 Home Matches (Most Recent First)

:🟦 2–2 vs Farnham Town

🟩 1–0 vs Chertsey Town

🟩 1–0 vs Hanwell Town

📊 Home Record: 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses

⚽ Goals For: 4 | 🚫 Goals Against: 2 | 📈 Points: 7

🚌 Away Matches (Most Recent First):

🟩 1–0 at Plymouth Parkway

🟦 1–1 at Evesham United

🟩 4–3 at Bracknell Town

🟥 1–4 at Sholing

📊 Away Record: 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss

⚽ Goals For: 7 | 🚫 Goals Against: 8 | 📈 Points: 7

📈 Overall Record (7 Matches):

✅ Record: 4 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss

⚽ Goals For: 11

🚫 Goals Against: 10

📊 Points: 14 / 21

Poole Town have surprised many with their start to the season. With Gloucester, Walton & Hersham, Farnham and Sholing hot on their tails, the 13.00 on them to win the title is perhaps too short.

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