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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Mat Sadler - How Do You Manage? 29.10.2025 35:03

Mat Sadler - Walsall Head Coach - chats with Ali Maxwell about his approach to football management, why Walsall are 'not the norm' in the way they operate, and how he and the club tackled the disappointing end to last season. -- Shop for NTT20 Merch: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cov, Millwall, Bristol City streaking, Sheff Wed in admin; L1: Hunt & Ferguson sacked; L2 full of upsets 27.10.2025 1:47:00

Try Nord VPN with our sign up offer: https://nordvpn.com/ntt20 --- We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 45:00 League One: 45:00 - 1:18:30 League Two: 1:18:30- end - 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/adchoic...

Betting Show: Time for Canaries to sing 23.10.2025 41:46

George and Mark make betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend. -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BEST WEEKEND OF THE SEASON SO FAR! 20.10.2025 1:50:08

We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 45:30 League One: 45:30 - 1:19:00 League Two: 1:19:00- end - 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

Betting Show: This is great Bantams, it really is 16.10.2025 37:07

Ali and George make betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend. -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org -- Join NTT20 Squad using this link: https://app.levellr.com/communities/ntt20/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Wilshere IN at Luton; Orient & Burton with statement wins; MK & Colchester charge on 13.10.2025 1:04:09

We break down key stories from League One and League Two. League One: 00:00 - 34:00 League Two: 34:00 - end - 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

Daniel Kanu - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month - Walsall striker on loan from Charlton 11.10.2025 29:57

Ali chats with EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month winner for September, Daniel Kanu of Walsall. On loan from Charlton, a graduate of the famous "Sparrows Lab", Kanu scored three goals in four games in September as Walsall's season caught fire on their way to the top of League Two. Kanu gives a detailed and enthusiastic account of his last few months, breaks down his role and his game. We l...

Betting Show: Latic Acid, 90/1 acca + 70/1 combo bet 09.10.2025 31:37

Coventry the best in class; Bruce & Bloomfield sacked; Walsall's Groundhog Day 06.10.2025 1:44:30

We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 47:00 League One: 47:00 - 1:15:00 League Two: 1:15:00- end - 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

Double figure goalscorers, stances in Ipswich v Norwich & Wrexham v Birmingham 02.10.2025 42:16

Ali is joined by Nick Goff to make betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend. -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org -- Join NTT20 Squad using this link: https://app.levellr.com/communities/ntt20/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cov & Charlton sparkle! Championship recap with Jed Wallace 29.09.2025 58:12

Ali is joined by WBA captain Jed Wallace to discuss the results from the Championship, as well as detail around the competitiveness of the league. - 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

THREE in a row for Bradford, Lincoln, Wimbledon & Port Vale! L1 recap with Johnnie Jackson 29.09.2025 1:12:08

Ali is joined by Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson to discuss the weekend results from League One, with managerial perspectives on tactics and man management. - 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

Grimsby hit seven, Harrogate end Gills streak! L2 recap with James Belshaw 29.09.2025 1:06:29

Ali is joined by James Belshaw to discuss the results from League Two, as well as some fascinating detail on being a professional goalkeeper. - 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

Wrexham: Yes or No? Plus: 120/1 Eggman & dogs are for life 25.09.2025 39:40

George and Ali make betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend. -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org -- Join NTT20 Squad using this link: https://app.levellr.com/communities/ntt20/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprises in Championship, dark horses in L1 & L2 goes goal crazy 22.09.2025 1:51:40

We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 41:00 League One: 41:00 - 1:16:00 League Two: 1:16:00- end - 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

Betting Show: Napping Harrogate and a 51/1 goalscorer trixie 18.09.2025 29:53

SELLES SACKED, WILDER RETURNS; INSANE WEEKEND IN THE EFL 15.09.2025 1:43:23

We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 44:30 League One: 44:30 - 1:16:00 League Two: 1:16:00- end - Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org - EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/NTT20 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your a...

Dylan Lawlor - Cardiff City & Wales - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month 13.09.2025 19:01

Ali chats with EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month winner for August, Dylan Lawlor of Cardiff City, and recent Wales international. Lawlor had never started a league game for Cardiff until this season, and was part of a defence that conceded one goal in six games. He talks about his journey to this point, the influence of Brian Barry-Murphy and the joy of playing in a team with so many acad...

Betting Show: Elek v Maxwell Vol. 1 & Leaky Wrexham 11.09.2025 39:11

Luke Williams - How Do You Manage? 10.09.2025 56:17

Luke Williams - former Swansea City, Notts County and Swindon Head Coach - chats with Ali Maxwell about his experiences in the game and how they shaped his approach, plus his plans for the future. -- Shop for NTT20 Merch: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Wins and Goalscoring Sons - EFL Weekend Recap 08.09.2025 1:14:49

Key stories from League One and League Two. League One: 00:00 - 45:00 League Two: 45:00 - end - 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

Betting Show: NAPs, Goalscorers, 54/1 acca & 70/1 joint bet 04.09.2025 35:22

Good Month, Bad Month: September EFL Predictions 03.09.2025 34:28

Introducing Good Month, Bad Month - a monthly bonus podcast for paid subscribers of NTT20.COM, in which we predict which EFL clubs are in for a mega month, and which may struggle. Fixture lists, underlying numbers & gut feelings galore. For the full episode & to subscribe, click here 👉 https://www.ntt20.com/p/good-month-bad-month-september Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Boro compound Sheff Utd misery; Cardiff & Barnsley impress; Gillingham & Swindon fly 01.09.2025 1:39:15

We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 44:15 League One: 44:15 - 1:14:00 League Two: 1:14:00- end - Not The Top 20 is sponsored by Sky Bet and the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. 18+ | GambleAware.org - Sign up to NTT20.COM for the best Deadline Day coverage. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/NTT20 Try it risk-free now wi...

Betting Show: Stances in Leicester v Birmingham and Middlesbrough v Sheffield United 28.08.2025 40:09

George and Ali make betting picks ahead of a full slate of EFL action. -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org -- Join NTT20 Squad using this link: https://app.levellr.com/communities/ntt20/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices