Not The Top 20 Podcast

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The #1 podcast about the Football League (EFL) from George Elek and Ali Maxwell. Twice nominated for the FSF Awards 'Best Podcast', since 2016 Not The Top 20 Podcast has been dedicated to providing insightful, passionate, detailed coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two, with the Monday Podcast recapping the weekend, and the Betting Show providing carefully considered picks ahead of the weekend. NTT20 Pod's success has led to over 100 TV appearances for George and Ali, on Sky Sports and EFL on Quest, plus radio appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live. A community of EFL lovers has been...

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Every EFL transfer so far & THE BEST ONES 02.07.2026 52:22

Ali and George chat through every EFL signing made so far in the window & pick out their favourite. Subscribe to NTT20.COM for regular written EFL transfer coverage. Hope you're all having a great summer. Listen to the England Pod! Go well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which England player is basically Jesus? Plus: South Korea win, Canada draw, Brazil v Morocco preview 12.06.2026 52:48

Dave, Ali & George record from New York City, discussing: England talking points, plus Canada 1-1 Bosnia, South Korea 2-1 Czechia, a preview of Brazil v Morocco and so much more. -- Send the pod a voicenote: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheEnglandPod -- England Pod Bet Builder for Brazil v Morocco: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv.eacdn.com/C.ashx?btag=a_5851b_775c_&affid=27342&siteid=5851&adid=775&c=&asclur...

Skubala to Bristol City, Mowbray to Blackburn, Challinor out at Stockport - EFL News Update 09.06.2026 43:02

Ali & George meet to chat through EFL news. Championship: Spygate - Southampton update. Michael Skubala to Bristol City Blackburn bring Tony Mowbray back Watford hiring Alessio Dionisi - who is he? League One: Martin Drury confirmed as Huddersfield gaffer Stockport: Dave Challinor out, Jimmy McNulty in League Two: Salford: Karl Robinson sacked Tranmere hire Darrell Clarke Northampton Chris Hogg Wa...

World Cup Betting Preview 03.06.2026 52:27

Ali, George and special guest Nick Goff make betting picks ahead of the World Cup, starting with Outright and Golden Boot markets and expanding into a group of teams they want to get with and get against. Subscribe to the England Pod for daily episodes throughout the World Cup. -- Sign up to SBK here to get £50 in Free Bets when you sign up and place your first bet of £20: https://wlsmarkets.adsrv...

Grading every League Two team's season 01.06.2026 31:45

Let's sit back, zoom out and look back. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grading every Championship team's season 30.05.2026 40:29

It really is that simple. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grading every League One team's season 29.05.2026 36:52

Who gets a 10? Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notts County thump Salford to reach League One 26.05.2026 28:12

Ali & George recap the Sky Bet League Two Play-Off final - Notts County 3-0 Salford. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bolton cut loose to beat Stockport & reach the Championship 25.05.2026 24:55

Ali & George recap the Sky Bet League One Play-Off final - Bolton 4-1 Stockport. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hull City are Premier League! Championship Play-Off Final recap. 25.05.2026 28:29

Ali & George talk about Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough in the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off final. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Championship Play-Off Final Preview: Middlesbrough v Hull City 21.05.2026 29:40

Ali & George preview the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off final: Middlesbrough v Hull City. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

L1 Play-Off Final Preview: Stockport County v Bolton Wanderers 21.05.2026 20:18

Ali & George recap the Sky Bet League One Play-Off final: Stockport County v Bolton Wanderers. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

L2 Play-Off Final Preview: Salford v Notts County 21.05.2026 24:50

Ali & George preview the Sky Bet League Two Play-Off final between Salford City and Notts County. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spygate Emergency Pod - Southampton kicked out the Play-Offs! 20.05.2026 30:01

George and Ali meet to go through every possible detail of the big news: Southampton have been removed from the Championship Play-Off final, and Middlesbrough have been reinstated... pending appeal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ch: Spygate update, Hull masterclass & new financial rules 18.05.2026 49:11

Ali & George recap the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs semi finals. Spygate rumbles on. Hull win at Millwall. New financial rules for Championship clubs get voted through. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

L2: Salford & Notts going to Wembley + new managers: Grant, Hogg, Taylor 18.05.2026 25:39

Ali & George preview the Sky Bet League Two Play-Offs semi finals. Notts 1-0 Chesterfield Salford 4-3 Grimsby Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

L1: Stockport & Bolton win to nil to book spot in final, Stendel's Barnsley return! 18.05.2026 24:56

Ali & George recap the Sky Bet League One Play-Offs semi finals. Stockport 3-0 Stevenage Bradford 0-2 Bolton Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Omari Kellyman (Cardiff City) - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month 14.05.2026 18:52

Ali chats with EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month winner for April, Omari Kellyman (Cardiff City, on loan from Chelsea). Kellyman scored in matches against Bolton and Reading to help Cardiff secure promotion. He talks development this season, new positional learning, the bond with Cardiff fans and also about Cardiff's homegrown talent. -- Get your NTT20 merch: https://www.banana-moon-cloth...

Cambridge United promotion special 13.05.2026 16:19

After one failed initial recording, Ali explains how Neil Harris and Cambridge proved us so wrong with our 1-24 prediction... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spygate & Stalemates - EFL Play-Off Semi Final 1st leg recap 11.05.2026 1:01:56

Ali & George discuss: Middlesbrough 0-0 Southampton Hull 0-0 Millwall Bolton 1-0 Bradford Stevenage 0-1 Stockport Grimsby 1-2 Salford Chesterfield 0-1 Notts Co Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ipswich Town promotion special 07.05.2026 14:58

Ali & George analyse Ipswich's promotion back to the Premier League, key players, ITFC's chances back in the PL, and Kieran McKenna's stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Championship Play-Off Preview: Millwall v Hull, Southampton v Middlesbrough 06.05.2026 49:15

Ali & George preview the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs. Millwall v Hull Southampton v Middlesbrough Team analysis & betting picks. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

League One Play-Off Preview: Bradford v Bolton, Stockport v Stevenage 06.05.2026 34:34

Ali & George preview the Sky Bet League One Play-Offs. Stockport v Stevenage Bradford v Bolton Team analysis & betting picks. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

League Two Play-Off Preview: Salford v Grimsby, Notts Co v Chesterfield 06.05.2026 30:11

Ali & George preview the Sky Bet League Two Play-Offs. Salford v Grimsby Notts Co v Chesterfield Team analysis & betting picks. Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ch Final Day Recap, Ipswich promoted & Hull make playoffs 02.05.2026 28:42

We break down key stories from the Sky Bet Championship weekend. -- Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices