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Not The Top 20 Podcast

Not The Top 20 Podcast
League One
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Cambridge United
Salford City
Lincoln City
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Birmingham City
Sheffield United
Swansea City
Southampton

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 o... more

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Latest Episodes

Betting picks ahead of the Championship and FA Cup First Round weekend, with Ali Maxwell and George Elek: best bets, goalscorer picks, Ali's acca, George's acca swerve, an over 4.5 & 5.5 double & a preview of Derby v Bolton.

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Sponsored by SBK.

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George & Ali talk League Two topics, including Grimsby and Port Vale's big wins. Ali details Newport County's improvement under Hayden Mullins. Salford and Walsall log good wins, as do Gillingham, Crawley, Swindon, Fleetwood and Tranmere.

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The Mo... more

George & Ali recap the League One weekend, where Huddersfield and Notts County beat Bradford and Mansfield in derby games. MK Dons and Luton extend their winning streaks, other winners were Stockport, Wigan, Wycombe and Leyton Orient.

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The Monday ... more

George and Ali break down a big Championship weekend. The top teams all won except for West Ham and Queens Park Rangers. Impressive performances and wins for Middlesbrough, Southampton, Swansea, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Birmingham, West Brom and Stok... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Storey
Football journalist at the i Paper who writes the Journeyman series
The i Paper
Episode: Inside Huddersfield, Barnsley concerns & Borehamwood, the next EFL club, with Daniel Storey
Paul Elliott
Former professional footballer, Charlton Athletic vice-chairman and anti-racism campaigner
Charlton Athletic
Episode: Together Against Racism: Voices from across the EFL
David McArdle
EFL Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
EFL
Episode: Together Against Racism: Voices from across the EFL
Clare Buckley-Prescott
Head of Safety Operations at Stoke City
Stoke City
Episode: Together Against Racism: Voices from across the EFL
Tai Sodje
Walsall player and club inclusion ambassador
Walsall
Episode: Together Against Racism: Voices from across the EFL
Roman Dixon
Walsall player
Walsall
Episode: Together Against Racism: Voices from across the EFL
Andy Whing
Former football manager
Brackley Town (at time of interview) / former roles at Banbury United, Solihull Moors, Barrow
Episode: Andy Whing: The reality of life as a Football Mananger
Benito Carbone
Former professional footballer with a career in England and Italy
Professional footballer and coach
Episode: Benito Carbone's English football memories & desire to return as a manager
Robbie Savage
Former player and newly appointed manager of Peterborough United (at time of the episode)
Peterborough United
Episode: L1: Reading & Luton's away domination; Savage's strong Posh start

Hosts

Ali Maxwell
Co-host of Not The Top 20 Podcast; frequently covers EFL analysis and betting angles.
George Elek
Co-host of Not The Top 20 Podcast; known for in-depth EFL analysis and club-level insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • The lads have created a brilliant podcast, I do enjoy tuning in BUT they're in danger of making me unsubscribe due to excessive adverts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    benprichards
    20 days ago
  • I just can’t support this.

    Having so many references to gambling and an entire podcast each week that is just about how to gamble is really shortsighted.

    Suicide is the leading killer of men under 50 in the UK, men under 50 is pretty much the target audience. People with gambling disorder are 5 times more likely to die by suicide.

    This is not something I can support.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dingodrum
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • Has the non-premier leagues covered very well.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Philip
    21 days ago
  • Good but…

    Whilst it is a fantastic football podcast for the EFL, it’s so depressing that it’s essentially just one big gambling advert now. I wish they reassessed this before it ends up like other big footballing podcast where the football becomes secondary to making money.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    TWhiteRev
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Speech lessons

    I cannot be the only person bothered by this, and it is unfortunate because it felt like a win to find this pod which covers the three leagues…. George needs to learn how to properly speak, because he goes from Shatnerlike…every…word….is…it’s own….sentence…and then he takes a huge breath and it sounds like someone hit 1.5x speed….I personally cannot listen to him because for starters, I am Canadian and have been trying to break into the European Game for awhile, and it is enough try to follow a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Patdk
    Canada2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many praise consistency, breadth of topics, and usefulness for betting and fan content.
Positive feedback highlights deep EFL knowledge, engaging banter, and strong host chemistry.
Criticism centers on heavy gambling promotion and Beavertown ads impacting flow for some listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#147
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#67
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#153
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#163
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#92
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#181
France/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside Huddersfield, Barnsley concerns & Borehamwood, the next EFL club, with Daniel Storey
Q: What do you think is the most notable thing that you need to know straight away about Borehamwood?
Storey highlights long-serving manager Luke Garrard and the club's academy, which provides local children with education and football opportunities. He says the academy has helped build a positive club culture, while Borehamwood's winning run has outperformed its relatively modest budget.
Inside Huddersfield, Barnsley concerns & Borehamwood, the next EFL club, with Daniel Storey
Q: From that standpoint, how do you begin to describe what they're getting right on the pitch this season, that perhaps maybe in previous seasons, they haven't been able to get right?
Storey credits Huddersfield's ready-made right side, especially Deron Sanchez Fernandez and Elias Bronckhorst, a deep squad, and Martin Drury's work with players such as Joe Taylor. He says the team's recruitment and attacking options have made it a force in League One.
Together Against Racism: Voices from across the EFL
Q: What was your experience in the 80s and the 90s around racism within football and how prevalent it was in the game then?
Paul Elliott describes racist abuse as widespread, including monkey chanting and abuse from the stands and other players, with little legislative protection at the time.
Together Against Racism: Voices from across the EFL
Q: What are the focuses around this year's campaign?
David McArdle says the campaign encourages supporters to report abuse directly to clubs while it is happening, which improves the chances of identifying offenders and taking action.
Benito Carbone's English football memories & desire to return as a manager
Q: What I'd love is to have football discussions with really interesting people. And that's why I'm particularly excited today that I'm chatting with Benito Carbone, who many of you will know for having played in English football.
Carbone expresses his passion for English football, recalling his mixed experiences as a player and his strong desire to return as a manager, ideally taking on meaningful projects that allow him to implement his philosophy across a club.

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This show delivers deep analysis of the English Football League (Championship, League One, and League Two) with a strong emphasis on data-informed betting angles, weekly recaps, and strategic staking. Across recent episodes, the hosts cover weekend results, tactical trends, and market ideas, often tying in sponsor-centric segments and practical tips for following bets on partner platforms. A notable strength is their clear method and chemistry, blending rigorous football insights with accessible betting framing, while maintaining a conversational, fan-friendly vibe. The format frequently features bet ideas, long-term season previews, and occasional guest spots, making it useful for listeners who want both club-level nuance and betting-marke... more

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7. Andy Whing
8. Benito Carbone

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