National League returns after dramatic 2025-26 season

Can the National League top last season's title drama and playoff heroics?

What happened. The National League begins its 2026-27 season on Saturday, following a dramatic 2025-26 campaign that saw Rochdale and York City promoted.

• Rochdale beat Boreham Wood in playoff final after coming from two goals down.
• Carlisle United finished third with 95 points but missed promotion.
• New managers include Lee Cattermole and Kieron Dyer.

With top sides gone, many teams fancy their chances of promotion to the EFL.

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