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Not The Top 20 Podcast

Not The Top 20 Podcast
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Bradford City
Leicester City

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

Andy Whing joins George Elek for a thoughtful and very open conversation about football management, mental health and what comes next.

Whing reflects on losing his job at Barrow after working for years to reach the EFL, the impact that disappointmen... more

Betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend, with Ali Maxwell and George Elek: best bets, goalscorer picks, Ali's acca, George's acca swerve, a BTTS six fold & a preview of Burnley vs Wolves on Friday night.

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Benito Carbone joins Ali for a conversation about his passion for English football, and why he wants to return to England as a manager. He discussing his coaching and management experiences so far, and the attacking football he wants to bring to an ... more

George & Ali are impressed by Barnet, who ended Bristol Rovers' home winning streak. Crewe and Walsall are still unbeaten and Gillingham recorded a big away win at Rotherham. Salford stay top, while Newport, Exeter and Port Vale earned three points. more

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Recent Guests

Matt Watts
Host of Under The Lights, regular co-writer for ntt20.com; filled in as host on the episode
Not The Top 20 / Under The Lights
Episode: L2: Crewe and Chesterfield win big, plus Salford go top
Karlan Grant
Charlton Athletic academy graduate, senior Charlton player
Charlton Athletic
Episode: Talent isn't enough: making it through Charlton’s Academy
Tyreece Campbell
Charlton Athletic academy graduate, first team player
Charlton Athletic
Episode: Talent isn't enough: making it through Charlton’s Academy
Alan Mwamba
Charlton Athletic academy graduate, first team player
Charlton Athletic
Episode: Talent isn't enough: making it through Charlton’s Academy
Chris Lock
Charlton Athletic under-21 lead coach
Charlton Athletic
Episode: Talent isn't enough: making it through Charlton’s Academy
Arran Pugh
Academy Director, Exeter City
Exeter City
Episode: How to Build a Footballer: Inside Exeter City’s Remarkable Academy
Jimmy-Jay Morgan
EA Sports FC Young Player of the Month for August in the EFL; West Bromwich Albion forward
West Bromwich Albion
Episode: Jimmy-Jay Morgan (West Bromwich Albion) - EFL Young Player of the Month
James Acaster
Comedian, guest on the podcast
Self
Episode: L1: Who looks strong after five League One games? Who is struggling?
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

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
  • 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
    Canadaa month ago
  • Best Championship podcast

    And it’s not even close!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blayard
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • The best EFL pod

    Intelligent and engaging EFL analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattGashead
    United Kingdom4 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

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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.

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

Apple Podcasts
#142
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Apple Podcasts
#34
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#68
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#91
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#76
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#36
Finland/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Build a Footballer: Inside Exeter City’s Remarkable Academy
Q: What happens with transfers of young players before they get seen at a first-team level?
He acknowledges there's ongoing debate and variability, noting scouts are active in the region, but emphasizes the complexity and the need to balance opportunities for local players with broader recruitment pressures, and the importance of patience and proper development paths.
How to Build a Footballer: Inside Exeter City’s Remarkable Academy
Q: What would someone notice if they spent a week inside Exeter's Academy?
Arran explains that you'd observe a strong, consistent staff approach, a defined development philosophy, and a culture where must-haves like attitude and resilience are embedded daily to push players toward professional levels.
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.

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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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8. James Acaster

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