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Not The Top 20 Podcast

Not The Top 20 Podcast
EFL
League One
League Two
Coventry City
Sheffield United
Wrexham
Championship
Ipswich Town
Norwich City
Cardiff City
Swindon Town
Birmingham City
Walsall
Bristol City
Middlesbrough
Bradford City
Cambridge United
Lincoln City
Charlton Athletic
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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Betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend: best bets, goalscorer picks, Ali's accumulator & BTTS six fold. Some big games are discussed, including West Ham v Derby, Portsmouth v Cardiff, West Brom v Watford and Millwall v Bolton.

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Only one team left on maximum points in the Championship: Charlton Athletic. But there were a ton of massive wins: Swansea thumped Derby at Pride Park, and we also had: Southampton 5-1 Millwall, Wolves 4-1 Stoke, Norwich 4-1 Burnley. QPR, Lincoln and... more

Oh boy. Sheffield Wednesday 7-2 Bromley is a hell of a scoreline. Big wins for Blackpool, Stockport County and Mansfield, away wins for Barnsley, Huddersfield, while Notts County, Plymouth Argyle and Wimbledon picked up three points as well.

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The... more

Oldham Athletic were the most impressive winners of the L2 weekend. Shrewsbury Town won the ‘Don’t Lose’ derby v Salford City. Bristol Rovers got the only away win of the weekend, while Rotherham United, Colchester United, York City and Walsall also ... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Walker
England Pod guest and correspondent, covers England camp and related stories
The Rest is Football/The England Pod
Episode: Which England player is basically Jesus? Plus: South Korea win, Canada draw, Brazil v Morocco preview
Omari Kellyman
Current EA FC EFL Young Player of the Month (April); on loan at Cardiff City from Chelsea
Cardiff City (on loan from Chelsea)
Episode: Omari Kellyman (Cardiff City) - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month
Dom Ballard
EA FC EFL Young Player of the Month (March)
Leyton Orient
Episode: Dom Ballard (Leyton Orient) - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month
Moh Touré
EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month for February
Norwich City
Episode: Mohamed Touré (Norwich City) - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month
Daniel Kanu
EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month for September.
Walsall (on loan from Charlton Athletic)
Episode: Daniel Kanu - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month - Walsall striker on loan from Charlton
Nick Goff
Pro punter and guest analyst
Episode: Double figure goalscorers, stances in Ipswich v Norwich & Wrexham v Birmingham
Jed Wallace
West Brom's captain and experienced player with over 350 games in the Championship
West Bromwich Albion
Episode: Cov & Charlton sparkle! Championship recap with Jed Wallace
Johnnie Jackson
Head coach of AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
Episode: THREE in a row for Bradford, Lincoln, Wimbledon & Port Vale! L1 recap with Johnnie Jackson
James Belshaw
Goalkeeper for Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town
Episode: Grimsby hit seven, Harrogate end Gills streak! L2 recap with James Belshaw

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 2.8k ratings
  • Best EFL Pod

    I really enjoy listening to this pod, it’s sometimes absurdly geeky but not in a bad way, and has humour too and a light touch, especially from George who seems equally bored as he does engaged (which given my dry sense of humour I quite like). Rightly or wrongly this show has introduced me to betting - I only understand fractions with betting so don’t understand when Ali suggests putting ‘2 points’ on something. I would love it if the boys would genuinely tell us each week where they would spli... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MichaelWD
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • The best EFL pod

    Intelligent and engaging EFL analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattGashead
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Keep wittering

    Keep the long form content coming!! The most knowledgable, thoughtful form of EFL coverage out there

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dgp31
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Best Championship podcast

    As it says on the tin. Analysis not pish

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blayard
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Leeds fan

    A good podcast, well researched and a must for fans of clubs in the EFL. Unfortunately that’s not me anymore so I wish you lads all the best in the future and hope I never have to listen to an episode again 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacky1384726738383
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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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
#95
United States/Sports/Soccer
Spotify
#41
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#34
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#65
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#113
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#63
Australia/Sports/Soccer

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

World Cup Betting Preview
Q: What price would England have to be for you to consider them value?
Nick suggests a price around 10 to 1 or higher would be appealing, but notes that at smaller prices he would not be inclined to back England, emphasizing price value over simply backing a traditional power.
World Cup Betting Preview
Q: Nick, talk us through your thoughts in this market.
Nick discusses value in the outright market, prioritizing underpriced teams with recent form and tournament-tested players, such as Belgium and a few African teams, while cautioning against backing the top two favorites too early and explaining how altitude and climate could shift group dynamics.
Dom Ballard (Leyton Orient) - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month
Q: What did you take from your loan spells and early career moves?
Ballard highlights the learning from different managers and environments, particularly how Steve Bruce's approach and the Cambridge and Reading spells helped him adapt to men's football and improve his all-around game.
Dom Ballard (Leyton Orient) - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month
Q: What's behind your knack for hat-tricks and consistent finishes?
He explains a combination of confidence, being in the right positions, and an instinct to believe in the third goal when the moment arises, coupled with a tactical approach to staying on the shoulder and exploiting half-space opportunities.
Dom Ballard (Leyton Orient) - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month
Q: How are you feeling after March and the goals that defined the month?
Ballard talks about feeling buoyed by the goals, the momentum from a string of good performances, and the belief that his movement and finishing are coming together, especially after the Stevenage brace.

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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. Jed Wallace
8. Johnnie Jackson

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