Ollie Bayliss
@Ollie_Bayliss
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Senior Content Producer and Non-League Show Presenter at BBC Three Counties Radio.
Joined September 2012
BREAKING:. The 2025/26 non-league allocations for Steps 2-6 have been published ⬇️.
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When you’re a goalkeeper, you need to expect the unexpected…. Brandon Ganley in goal for Shepshed Dynamo in their 2-0 defeat at Stamford on Saturday in the Northern Premier League.
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Tom Broadbent with this outrageous goal for South Shields!. FT: South Shields 1-0 Scarborough Athletic.
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The Southern Combination League tie between Dorking Wanderers Reserves and Epsom & Ewell was abandoned in the second half today….
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Patrice Evra played for Step 7 Brentham FC yesterday!. The Middlesex County League side were beaten 3-2 by North Greenford United.
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Due to postponements, Sandhurst Town are now in the impossible situation of having 11 games to play in 10 days.
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Weston-super-Mare’s Luke Coulson scored from inside his own penalty area!.
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Leighton Town trying an ‘outswinging’ corner in the storm last night at AFC Dunstable .
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The reaction from Kettering Town when they found out they’d drawn local rivals Northampton Town….
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A feast of penalties tonight in the FA Cup tie I was at. Four penalties in the 90 mins, one scored by each side & a further two missed by Aylesbury United. FT: Aylesbury United 2.Moneyfields 2. Moneyfields then won the shoot out 4-3 (after 7 pens each).
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All 72 National League clubs have written to the EFL demanding the introduction of three promotion and relegation spots between the two leagues from next season.
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7th tier Bracknell Town have knocked National League Dagenham & Redbridge out of the FA Cup.
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I don’t think the Nuneaton’s keeper will be allowed to take a penalty again!😲. Not only did he miss, he also broke a light!💡.
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CONFIRMED:. Fans WILL be able to attend games at Step 3 & below. Clubs will be permitted to accommodate a phased and limited return of spectators. Clubs will have to follow both the Government’s guidelines & new FA guidance which will be published tomorrow.
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Torquay United’s goalkeeper Lucas Covolan has just equalised in the 95th minute of the National League playoff final!.
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BREAKING:. The FA & the Government have given the go-ahead for 11 a-side grassroots football to return!. Pre-season friendlies can take place from August. The aim is for non-league & grassroots leagues to return in September!. More details here⬇️.
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The phantom red card at @hemelfc. This seemed to happen:. The Ref asks Sanchez Watt for his name. Watt gives it repeatedly but the ref hears it as ‘What? What?’. The ref shows him a red for dissent. Parkes explains to the ref who rescinds the card. @NonLeagueCrowd @HemelFans
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Wrexham AFC will be included in FIFA 22. EA Sports has confirmed that the National League club will feature in the 'Rest Of World' category. They are the only non-league side to be included in the game.
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Non-league clubs have been without their main source of funding for 5 months now!. No gate receipts, no food sales & no programme money. It’s astonishing that more clubs haven’t yet folded. Massive credit to all those working so hard to try to keep their community’s club alive!
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With no 3pm Premier League games, today would be a good day to go out & support your local non-league side. Whoever they are, they’d appreciate your support.
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Kieran Amos lost 7 stone in lockdown & started playing football for the first time in years!. He signed for Sawbridgeworth Town:. 🔹He scored a 91st min winner in the FA Cup. 🔹He got a hatrick in his first league game. 🔹Last night he went and did this⬇️.
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An Arlesey Town goalkeeper saved the life of an opponent who suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch. "We couldn’t be more proud of our keeper. Dave brought their player back to life on the pitch twice while the lads got the defibrillator.".
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COMFIRMED:. 🔹Outdoor football is permitted to continue as before. 🔹Step 3 and below can continue to have spectators at the current levels.
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Another outrageous non-league goal this weekend!. Nick Haughton’s stunning shot for AFC Fylde against Wealdstone yesterday….
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Christmas can be a tough time for lot of people. If you’re struggling, you’re never alone:. 📞Samaritans 116 123. 📞Calm 0800 58 58 58. 📞Hopeline UK 0800 068 4141. 📞Switchboard LGBT Helpline 0300 330 0630. 📞Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247. 📞SANE 0300 304 7000.
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Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard at full time 🥺. His side have reached the FA Cup 5th Round!.
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These numbers are always worth sharing, especially at Christmas. If you’re struggling, you’re never alone:. 📞Samaritans 116 123. 📞Women’s Aid 0808 2000 247. 📞Mind 0300 123 3393. 📞Age UK 0800 169 6565. 📞Calm 0800 58 58 58. 📞Childline 0800 1111.
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Amazing scenes!🦙. This from Carlton Athletic v Ilkley Town today.
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Boreham Wood goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore with this odd moment yesterday. Referee gave a free kick to York City with no further punishment for the Wood keeper.
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Halifax’s Luke Summerfield sent off for this bizarre incident with the referee .
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Heartbreaking news regarding former Chorley, Altrincham & Halifax Town striker James Dean. My thoughts are with his friends & family 💔
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BREAKING:. The National League North & South season has been declared null & void. Following voting from clubs, the season has been ended with no promotions/relegations to or from the divisions. The National League (Step 1) clubs have voted to continue their season.
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The perils of stewarding during a penalty shootout!🤕. This from Weymouth v Yeovil in the FA Cup last night….
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Interesting penalty technique this. Badshot Lea won the penalty shootout 5-4 against Farnham Town in the League Challenge Cup.
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BREAKING:. Staines Town has temporarily suspended all primary operations including competitive fixtures. Club statement:
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A growing number of clubs have joined a campaign against making the season null & void. Clubs are proposing that some teams are promoted using PPG from the last 2 seasons' results in order to fill gaps in the restructured pyramid. Their proposal would see no clubs relegated.
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8th tier Marine are through to the FA Cup 3rd Round!. Niall Cummins with a winner in the last minute of extra time!.
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Brackley Town’s Shane Byrne with this outrageous shot in the playoffs!😲.
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Just come across this website. You put in your postcode & it tells you your nearest 10 non-league clubs. Very handy for people looking to watch more non-league.
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Epsom & Ewell:. ‘The player in question has been released by the club with immediate effect.’
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BREAKING:. The FA has published the 2021/22 Step 3-6 allocations. 20 clubs have been elevated to Step 4. 60 clubs have been elevated to Step 5. 27 clubs have been elevated to Step 6. Macclesfield FC will join at Step 5. Moneyfields have taken voluntary relegation to Step 5.
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Hornchurch have won the FA Trophy for the first time in their history!. The Step 3 side beat Hereford 3-1 this afternoon.
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Two pitch invaders at Seaford Town v Mile Oak this afternoon.
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After 3 months of lockdown, grassroots team sport resumes tomorrow. Outdoor organised football training & matches are allowed. Whilst there are challenges & protocols in place, it’s a hugely welcomed moment for thousands of people.
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Jamie Vardy: raised in non-league!. Aged 22 he was scoring goals for Stocksbridge Park Steels. 11 years later: he’s won the Premier League, played at a World Cup & scored 100 Premier League goals!.
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Congratulations to Jamie Cureton who’s played his 1000th senior game today!👏. The Bishop’s Stortford player/manager is one of just 29 players in the world to reach the milestone. 43 year old @JamieCuro has the remarkable record of having scored in each of England’s top 7 tiers!
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A large number of MPs are calling on the Government to allow 'the urgent return of fans to return to non-league'.
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Celebrating your team’s last minute winner isn’t always as easy at it looks…. FT: Falmouth Town 4 Bodmin Town 3.
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Congratulations to Chorley!. They’re through to the FA Cup 3rd Round for the first time in their history. The National League North side have won 2-1 away at Peterborough.
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This is quite the back pass!!😲. FT: Hassocks 1 Lingfield 0 in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round.
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I’m marrying the soon-to-be Mrs Non-League Show tomorrow so I’ll be quiet on here for the next week or so. The excellent @AndyHolmesMedia is presenting this Sunday’s Non-League Show.
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Current restrictions mean Spurs fans won't be able to travel to watch their team take on Marine FC in the FA Cup. As a result, Marine has announced that all Spurs season ticket holders will be given free entry to one Marine league game next season.
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Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White not holding back following his side’s defeat to Horsham in the FA Cup.
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I've submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the DCMS regarding the National League's funding.
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Emotional moment here at The Valley as 2,000 Charlton fans welcome their side onto the pitch. Hopefully something that many more fans all over the county will get to enjoy over the coming weeks.
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Bath City’s Alex Fletcher spent five days in a coma after colliding with concrete barriers next to the pitch….
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Ronnie Radford, scorer of one of the most iconic goals in FA Cup history, has died at the age of 79. Radford’s strike helped non-league Hereford United upset top-flight Newcastle United in the third round in 1972.
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Christmas can be a tough time for lot of people. If you’re struggling, you’re never alone:. 📞Samaritans 116 123. 📞Calm 0800 58 58 58. 📞Hopeline UK 0800 068 4141. 📞Switchboard LGBT Helpline 0300 330 0630. 📞Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247. 📞SANE 0300 304 7000.
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Christmas will be tough for a lot of people this year. If you’re struggling, you’re never alone:. 📞Samaritans 116 123. 📞Calm 0800 58 58 58. 📞Hopeline UK 0800 068 4141. 📞Switchboard LGBT Helpline 0300 330 0630. 📞Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247. 📞SANE 0300 304 7000.
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Boreham Wood have done it!!!. They’ve pulled off the shock of the round, beating Bournemouth 1-0!. Captain Mark Ricketts with the first half goal for the Wood. They’ll travel to Everton in the FA Cup 5th Round.
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Always nice to see players showing their appreciation to away fans who’ve made the journey…. Waverley Park applauding their travelling fans after their 4-2 win at Park United.
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Che Adams has joined Southampton for £15m. In 2013 he was playing for Non-League @OadbyTown_FC in the UCL Div 1 after being released by Coventry. In just 6 years he's climbed from the 10th tier to the Premier League!😲. Never give up. There's more than one route to the top!
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CONFIRMED:. Following yesterday's Government announcement grassroots & non-league (at Step 3 and below) can continue as before. I understand the new rules for hospitality (10pm curfew & table service) will apply to grassroots/non-league bars & club houses.
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It’s been 160 days since fans last attended games at Steps 3-6. From tomorrow, clubs can open their gates & start bringing in vital revenue. If you can, I urge you to go & support your local non-league club over the coming weeks.
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BREAKING!. The DCMS have clarified that they believe any club below the National League (Step 2) CAN admit some spectators under the current rules. I'd expect more to follow from the FA.
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BREAKING:. Boris Johnson “I bitterly regret that we have to curtail for 28 days (non-elite) football clubs”.
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Sutton United have been promoted to the Football League for the first time in their 123 year history!. They’ve beaten Hartlepool United 3-0 to win the National League.
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CONFIRMED:. The baseline lockdown rules for ALL three tiers allow outdoor team sports to continue. In all tiers fans ARE able to attend non-elite sport. However, local authorities could add additional restrictions to the ‘baseline’ for each tier.
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I’ve never seen this before. Garforth Town’s Alex Low gets two bookings defending the same attacking move!😲.
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BREAKING:. The FA has issued guidance for a phased return of fans at Step 3 & below (as well as Tiers 3&4 of the women’s game). From Saturday, clubs can fill grounds to 15% capacity. From 30th Aug, clubs can fill grounds to 30% capacity. Full guidance⬇️.
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A goal direct from kick off!!😲. Lee Wort scored 4 for AFC Portchester in their 8-1 FA Cup win at Tadley Calleva.
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This is a rather pleasing goal!!. James Briggs for Clapton CFC in their 3-2 win at CB Hounslow.
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The make up of next season’s Step 3-6 leagues will be published at 2pm today.
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National League clubs are discussing calling for a 'vote of no confidence' in the National League chairman & board. Clubs proposing the motion plan to contact other members on Monday to gauge support for an emergency EGM and a no confidence vote.
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I understand that the FA has submitted their grassroots project restart plan to the DCMS. It's now a case of waiting on DCMS & Public Health approval. If the plan is approved, it will likely result in a friendlies beginning in August.
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BREAKING:. The EFL will stage pilots with up to 1,000 fans at matches this weekend, following approval from the government. EFL clubs were asked to put in requests by Today in order for their plans to be signed off in time. More details➡️
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York City will play their first ever game in the LNER Community Stadium tonight. They host AFC Fylde in the National League North in their new 8,000 seater stadium.
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Celebrations inside the Tamworth dressing room after they knocked Huddersfield out of the FA Cup!.
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Football resumed in Scottish League 1 & 2 yesterday after a two month suspension of the divisions. There was just the one goal between Dumbarton & Forfar. but what a goal it was!!. FT Dumbarton 0 Forfar 1.
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The FA will issue an update on the future of the 2020/21 season at around 6.30PM this evening.
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I understand that BT Sport is looking into the possibility of televising/steaming the National League North & South playoff games. BT Sport already has an agreement to televise the 5 National League playoff fixtures.
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The Premier League has announced it will fund more than 2,000 defibrillators at grassroots football clubs. The first 1,000 units will be delivered in time for the start of season 2021/22 and the second wave expected in September.
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The draw for the FA Cup Preliminary Rounds will be published later today. These 20 clubs are in the draw for the first time in their history.
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Brilliant feeling to be able to watch a game of football again!. I persuaded the future Mrs Non-League Show to come with me to Bideford v Tiverton Town. A new ground & our dog’s first ever game!. Who else made it to a match today?
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The #LetFansIn campaign is trending once again. A petition calling for fans to be able to attend football at all levels has collected over 20,000 signatures. If it gets to 100,000, the issue will be considered for debate in Parliament.
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The FA has told Step 5 & 6 leagues that a September start to next season is the most likely scenario. This afternoon leagues were told about various scenarios & plans. The aim, which is subject to government guidance, is to start all of non-league at a similar time with crowds.
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I understand these are the rules for FA Cup spectators:. Elite Club v Elite Club.- no fans. Elite Club v Non Elite Club.- no fans. Non Elite Club v Elite Club.- home fans only. Non Elite Club v Non Elite Club.- home & away fans. (National North/South & above are considered Elite)
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No fans are allowed at friendly or competitive non-league games under current rules. However, I understand the FA has submitted a proposal to the DCMS to allow spectators. If accepted, socially distanced fans in groups of 6 (or 2 households) will be allowed. Watch this space👀
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The FA's proposal for fans at non-league (below step 2) was received by the Government on 6 August. They haven't yet made a decision on it. A petition is requesting the return of non-league fans. If it gets 10,000 signatures the Government will respond.
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I don’t know why. I don’t know how. but she said ‘yes’!💍. So happy to be marrying my best friend!
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The FA has invited clubs at Step 5 & 6 to apply for 'upward movement'. Clubs are asked to submit details of their ground grading, security of tenure & finances by Monday 3rd May. Here's the list of clubs invited to apply (clubs for initial/first consideration are in bold):
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The Isthmian League will allow early Saturday kick offs this season in order to reduce floodlight related energy costs. “Decisions should be made between both clubs. The League should be informed as early as possible”.
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Any of the top 6 could win the National league South next weekend!
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Significant news for the return of fans!. Despite last week's announcement, the DCMS hope to reopen elite sport fixtures from 1 October. This letter was sent to Tracey Crouch MP today by Nigel Huddleston, the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage.
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