Not The Top 20 Podcast

Not The Top 20 Podcast

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 established through NTT20 Squad, and the launch of NTT20.COM in 2023 provided written EFL coverage to match the podcast.

Episodes

QPR's Marti Supremacy; Lincoln go second; Salford catch the eye

December 22, 2025 • 107 mins
We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 46:15 League One: 46:15 - 1:17:30 League Two: 1:17:30 - end Buy merch, stay warm! banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 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
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Betting Show: NEW! MANAGER! BOUNCE!

December 18, 2025 • 37 mins
George and Ali make betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend. Keep your head warm with quality NTT20 merch: https://banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20?filter.p.m.custom.default_product=true -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Fatawu shocks the world, Cov & Boro pull clear; Cardiff win a ding dong v Donny; Darrell Clarke sacked by Bristol Rovers

December 15, 2025 • 104 mins
We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 44:00 League One: 44:00 - 1:13:00 League Two: 1:13:00 - end Buy merch, stay warm! banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 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
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Reyes Cleary (Barnsley) - EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month

December 12, 2025 • 18 mins
Ali chats with EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month winner for November, Reyes Cleary of Barnsley. Cleary was a star of West Brom's academy, whose senior career has exploded this season at Hartlepool (loan) and now at Barnsley, where he signed in the summer. Cleary breaks down his last few months, his goal from halfway line against Bradford, plus the importance of creativity and dribbling in his game. And Ali sets him a tar...
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Betting Show: Double NAP & Ultimate Lisbie

December 11, 2025 • 32 mins
George and Ali make betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend. Keep your head warm with quality NTT20 merch: https://banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20?filter.p.m.custom.default_product=true -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Coventry felled by Ipswich, Sheff Utd smash Stoke; Cardiff impress & what the FA Cup 2nd Round tells us about the pyramid

December 8, 2025 • 70 mins
We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and the FA Cup. Championship: 00:00 - 43:30 League One: 43:30 - 53:00 FA Cup: 53:00 - end - Buy merch, stay warm! banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 - 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
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Betting Show: Yorkshire NAPs & a 92/1 acca

December 4, 2025 • 40 mins
George and Ali make betting picks ahead of the EFL & FA Cup weekend. Keep your head warm with quality NTT20 merch: https://banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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League Two is OLD - what does that mean?

December 3, 2025 • 27 mins
Ali & George fire up NOT THE BACK PAGES to talk about a piece Ali wrote for NTT20.COM which has been very well received - it's a deep dive into League Two that starts with a spike in player age, and explores aspects of club finances and more: https://www.ntt20.com/p/why-is-league-two-so-old Crewe Alex and Walsall are presented as those 'zigging' as League Two zags. It would be great to hear your thoughts. Learn more about your ad...
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Is this the best EFL season ever?

December 1, 2025 • 111 mins
We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 49:30 League One: 49:30 - 1:13:00 League Two: 1:13:00 - 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
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Betting Show: Press On, North End

November 27, 2025 • 34 mins
George and Ali make betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend. Keep your head warm with quality NTT20 merch: https://banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20?filter.p.m.custom.default_product=true -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Southampton go bananas, Coventry & Watford comebacks; Barnsley & Peterborough get big scalps; George falls in love with Colchester

November 24, 2025 • 102 mins
We break down key stories from the Championship, League One and League Two. Championship: 00:00 - 45:45 League One: 45:45 - 1:11:45 League Two: 1:11:45 - 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
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Betting Show: Bump 'n' Run, Darren O'Dea & a 545/1 CB double

November 20, 2025 • 40 mins
George and Ali make betting picks ahead of the EFL weekend. Keep your head warm with quality NTT20 merch: https://banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20?filter.p.m.custom.default_product=true -- Not The Top 20 Betting Show is sponsored by Sky Bet. 18+ | GambleAware.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Championship managerial special: Kim Hellberg picks Boro over Swansea; can Philippe Clement get Norwich going? And what about Southampton and Swansea?

November 19, 2025 • 41 mins
Four Championship managers have been running Manager hires over the international break, and it's created quite the soap opera. Ali and George give thoughts on: 00:00 - 12:20: Kim Hellberg - Swansea thought they had him, but he's off to Middlesbrough. 12:20 - 16:30 : Southampton - running with interim Tonda Eckert for now, is that a smart move? 16:30 - 21:45: Norwich City appoint Philippe Clement - we delve into his managerial ...
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Lincoln joint-top, Burton top half; ColU's tactical masterclass & David Hughes sacked by Newport

November 17, 2025 • 66 mins
Ali & George recap the EFL weekend. League One: 00:00 - 22:30 League Two: 22:30 - 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/adchoices
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Betting Show: Shotmap Artwork, Port Vale Are Actually Good

November 13, 2025 • 32 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The EFL goes bonkers: Edwards jilts Boro & Manning sacked by Norwich; League One turns upside down & keep an eye on Bromley!

November 10, 2025 • 110 mins
The EFL jumps the shark - just a dizzying array of big results and big stories. Championship: 00:00 - 48:45 League One: 48:45 - 1:24:00 League Two: 1:24:00 - 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
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Making a difference - EFL Week of Action

November 7, 2025 • 24 mins
Marianna (55) served 15 years in the Royal Army Medical Corps, including deployment during the Gulf War as a combat medic. For the past nine years, after facing PTSD and having suicidal thoughts, she’s been supported by Blackpool’s Trust through veteran coffee mornings, gardening clubs, outings, and peer support. Starting as a participant, Marianna is now a dedicated volunteer, helping other veterans feel connected and supported ...
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Betting Show: Big Stances in Big Games + A Box of Trix

November 6, 2025 • 32 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Still sacked, Manning backed and big wins for Preston, Hull, Stoke, Watford, Ipswich, Birmingham, Blackburn, Derby, Wrexham...

November 3, 2025 • 58 mins
We break down key stories from the Championship weekend, and discuss Colchester United's excellent Adult Inclusive U's programme which has benefitted from funding from the Sky Bet EFL Building Foundations Fund. - 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
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Betting Show: Sheff Wed To Go Boing + FA Cup Goals Double

October 30, 2025 • 42 mins
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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