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  • Ranking EVERY League One Club's Season So Far!

    Sam and Callum bring the teams' first Tier List, as they give you a grading for every League One team so far this season. The grades vary from S-U, with some teams surprising us with their good and bad performances.

    What are your thoughts on the grades given?


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    48 min
  • Exclusive: Burton Albion Manager Gary Bowyer Interview - League One Battle - Brewers Plans & More

    League One and Burton Albion manager Gary Bowyer joins Jamie and Callum in an exclusive interview.
    Please note this was filmed on 24th November 2025.
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    🎙️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE
    The former Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City gaffer spoke about his current spell at the Brewers, ambitions for the club, and his journey into management.
    ⏱️ JUMP TO THE DEBATE Timestamps
    0:00 Preamble and Introduction
    01:09 Welcome to Gary Bowyer
    01:21 Burton Albion's Form and Season so far
    04:34 Last season's League One "great escape"
    06:11 The trend towards more direct football?
    07:10 What state did you find Burton Albion in when you joined?
    08:20 How do you manage a squad you inherit?
    09:40 Returning loan players
    10:35 Style of football
    11:40 Squad churn?
    13:17 Gary's route into management
    15:35 How did you cope with early retirement from playing football?
    18:20 How do you like to spend your weekend's off?
    20:25 Managing Salford City
    22:05 England and Scotland (Dundee)
    24:00 What is it like managing in such intense rivalries
    25:15 How do you keep control in such crazy games
    26:05 Burton Albion's nature and core values
    27:15 Burton Albion's impact on the community
    29:10 The traditional feel of the club
    29:38 League One season in general
    30:40 Burton Albion's ambitions
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    36 min
  • The Best of the Rest - Money Troubles and Massive Turnaround - EFL League One Review

    Seb and Jamie review a busy EFL League One weekend, with Exeter City in trouble off-field too.
    Doncaster Rovers end their winless run, Burton Albion lose at home, and Reading break an unwanted duck.
    Luton Town vs Bolton Wanderers: 02:24
    Burton Albion vs Leyton Orient: 06:51
    Blackpool vs Reading: 13:00
    Bradford City vs Exeter City: 19:26
    Exeter City’s financial woes: 22:40
    Doncaster Rovers vs Peterborough United: 29:46
    Stockport County vs Barnsley: 37:02
    Other results: 41:40
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    Transfer News
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    Latest News
    Analysis
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    Lists
    This year's EFL League One Roster is
    AFC Wimbledon,
    Barnsley
    Blackpool
    Bolton Wanderers
    Bradford City
    Burton Albion
    Cardiff City
    Doncaster Rovers
    Exeter City
    Hudderfield Town
    Leyton Orient
    Lincoln City
    Luton Town
    Mansfield Town
    Northampton Town
    Peterborough United
    Plymouth Argyle
    Port Vale
    Reading
    Rotherham United
    Stevenage
    Stockport County
    Wigan Athletic
    Wycombe Wanderers
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    47 min
  • It's All Up For Grabs and All Your Fault! - League One Preview

    Sam is reunited with Callum, as they take you through the 12 League One fixtures for this weekend, as Luton Town look to make it two home wins on the bounce, Stevenage are top of the tree, Plymouth Argyle are set to spend in January, and the pair take a look at the top goalscorers in the league!

    Timestamps:
    Predictions Recap - 0:43
    Can Stevenage keep it up for the season? - 1:58
    Luton Town - 7:30
    Huddersfield - 10:55
    Plymouth Argyle ‘ will strengthen in Jan’ says Derek Adams - 11:52
    Top Goalscorers in the league chat - 15:20
    Stockport County vs Barnsley - 18:03
    Blackpool vs Reading - 22:11
    Wigan Athletic vs Stevenage - 24:33
    Rotherham United vs Wycombe Wanderers 27:43
    Doncaster Rovers vs Peterborough United 30:33
    Lincoln City vs Port Vale 33:03
    Cardiff City vs Mansfield Town - 36:38
    Luton Town vs Bolton Wanderers - 37:48
    Bradford City vs Exeter City - 39:02
    Plymouth Argyle vs Northampton Town - 40:32
    Huddersfield Town vs AFC Wimbledon - 41:52
    Burton Albion vs Leyton Orient - 43:00


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    50 min
  • Reality Check, Turning Points, Burst Bubbles - League One Review

    Seb and Jamie review a goal-filled week of League One action. Barnsley put five past Luton Town, while Plymouth Argyle ended their losing run, and Wycombe Wanderers stunned Lincoln City.Barnsley vs Luton Town: 02:00Port Vale vs Plymouth Argyle: 09:24Mansfield Town vs Huddersfield Town: 16:45Wycombe Wanderers vs Lincoln City: 20:02Northampton Town vs Cardiff City: 25:50AFC Wimbledon vs Wigan Athletic: 30:30Other results: 35:06



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    42 min
  • The Poorest League One in Years? - League One Preview

    Sam and Callum sit down to have a chat about the fall from grace of Plymouth Argyle and their appointment of Derek Adams, and how the promoted and relegated teams have got on so far. As well as answering your questions!

    Intro - 0:20
    The Argyle Situation - 1:20
    Relegated teams recap - 8:27
    Promoted teams recap - 11:40
    Competitive or bad league - 21:01
    Your questions answered - 24:48
    Predictions Recap - 29:05
    Burton Albion vs Blackpool - 31:10
    Lincoln City vs Doncaster Rovers - 33:58
    Luton Town vs Rotherham United - 36:37
    Leyton Orient vs Exeter City - 39:08
    Port Vale vs Wycombe Wanderers - 41:46

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    49 min
  • Luton Town Statement, Impressive Bolton Wanderers - League One Review

    Jamie and Seb review another weekend of EFL League One action, as Barnsley beat Doncaster Rovers in the South Yorkshire (and League One) derby.
    Also, Huddersfield Town beat Plymouth Argyle, Luton Town put in a statement performance, and Wycombe Wanderers continue their good form.
    Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley: 01:30
    Stockport County vs Luton Town: 10:34
    Bolton Wanderers vs Port Vale: 17:01
    Huddersfield Town vs Plymouth Argyle: 21:08
    Wycombe Wanderers vs Leyton Orient: 27:07
    Peterborough United vs AFC Wimbledon: 31:40
    Other results: 37:50
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    League One Lowdown is your go-to location for everything from the EFL League One. Including transfer news, match reviews, transfer news, match previews and predictions. Our team of experts including Jamie Johnson, Seb Jones, Callum Davis and Sam Griffin are here to cover all the information you need. Get up to date stats, facts and analysis every week.
    Transfer News
    Retained Lists
    Match Previews
    Match Reviews
    Latest News
    Analysis
    Opinion
    Predictions
    Lists
    This year's EFL League One Roster is
    AFC Wimbledon,
    Barnsley
    Blackpool
    Bolton Wanderers
    Bradford City
    Burton Albion
    Cardiff City
    Doncaster Rovers
    Exeter City
    Hudderfield Town
    Leyton Orient
    Lincoln City
    Luton Town
    Mansfield Town
    Northampton Town
    Peterborough United
    Plymouth Argyle
    Port Vale
    Reading
    Rotherham United
    Stevenage
    Stockport County
    Wigan Athletic
    Wycombe Wanderers
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    Seb Jones https://x.com/sebejones
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    Ryan Whelan
    https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhelan/
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    https://x.com/Samuellofc97
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    44 min
  • Table Topping Clash - League One Preview

    League One football is back! With a full fixture schedule, Sam and Callum take you through every game, with a crucial and potentially season defining game at the Accu Stadium and can Luton Town make it four wins in a row in all competitions against table topping Stockport County?

    Timestamps
    Predictions - 1:38
    QOTD - One player from the team that can make the step up - 3:20
    Peterborough United vs AFC Wimbledon - 4:09
    Huddersfield Town vs Plymouth Argyle
    Stockport County vs Luton Town - 14:05
    Wycombe Wanderers vs Leyton Orient - 18:04
    Doncaster Rovers vs Barnsley - 21:30
    FAN FEATURE - One player from team that can make the step up - 25:15
    Reading vs Stevenage - 30:25
    Northampton Town vs Mansfield Town - 33:19
    Bolton Wanderers vs Port Vale - 34:48
    Exeter City vs Wigan Athletic - 36:49
    Bradford City vs Burton Albion - 38:30
    Blackpool vs Cardiff City - 40:40
    Rotherham United vs Lincoln City - 42:23

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    50 min
  • Wycombe Revival, Huge Week for Wigan Athletic, Northampton Town Progress - League One Preview

    Sam is this week joined by Seb, to discuss this week's 11 League One fixtures.
    The pair discuss the progress that Northampton Town have made under Kevin Nolan, alongside the revival of the long ball and throws. The revival of Wycombe Wanderers under Michael Duff as well is Ryan Lowe starting to feel the heat at Wigan Athletic
    Predictions Recap - 1:16
    Kevin Nolan & Northampton Town Progress? - 2:46
    Changes in Styles of Play this season - 7:58
    Wycombe Wanderers Revival Under Michael Duff - 12:55
    Is this a big week for Ryan Lowe and Wigan Athletic - 18:41
    Peterborough United vs Stockport County - 22:38
    Port Vale vs Plymouth Argyle 26:47
    AFC Wimbledon vs Wigan Athletic 28:00
    Barnsley vs Luton Town 29:15
    Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City 33:18
    Leyton Orient vs Blackpool 34:57
    Mansfield Town vs Huddersfield Town 37:10
    Northampton Town vs Cardiff City 38:14
    Reading vs Rotherham United 40:00
    Stevenage vs Doncaster Rovers 41:35
    Wycombe Wanderers vs Lincoln City 43:00
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    League One Lowdown is your go-to location for everything from the EFL League One. Including transfer news, match reviews, transfer news, match previews and predictions. Our team of experts including Jamie Johnson, Seb Jones, Callum Davis and Sam Griffin are here to cover all the information you need. Get up to date stats, facts and analysis every week.
    Transfer News
    Retained Lists
    Match Previews
    Match Reviews
    Latest News
    Analysis
    Opinion
    Predictions
    Lists
    This year's EFL League One Roster is
    AFC Wimbledon,
    Barnsley
    Blackpool
    Bolton Wanderers
    Bradford City
    Burton Albion
    Cardiff City
    Doncaster Rovers
    Exeter City
    Hudderfield Town
    Leyton Orient
    Lincoln City
    Luton Town
    Mansfield Town
    Northampton Town
    Peterborough United
    Plymouth Argyle
    Port Vale
    Reading
    Rotherham United
    Stevenage
    Stockport County
    Wigan Athletic
    Wycombe Wanderers
    Our Hosts
    Jamie Johnson https://x.com/JJohnson_16
    Sam Griffin https://x.com/Samuellofc97
    Callum Davis https://x.com/ThatCallumDavis
    Seb Jones https://x.com/sebejones
    Producer
    Ryan Whelan
    https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhelan/
    Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin
    https://x.com/Samuellofc97
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    ⁨@NationalLeagueLowdown⁩
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    50 min
  • Tom FM: You should do a FM26 save with this League One team...

    YouTuber Tom FM joins Jamie Johnson and Seb Jones to talk all things Football Manager 26. Including the League One teams who are best suited for a save, and the players who are performing well.
    The Lincoln City fan also speaks about his beloved Imps as they challenge at the top end of the division.
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    Football Manager 26 chat: 03:00
    Can Lincoln City stay near the top: 16:00
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    League One Lowdown is your go-to location for everything from the EFL League One. Including transfer news, match reviews, transfer news, match previews and predictions. Our team of experts including Jamie Johnson, Seb Jones, Callum Davis and Sam Griffin are here to cover all the information you need. Get up to date stats, facts and analysis every week.
    Transfer News
    Retained Lists
    Match Previews
    Match Reviews
    Latest News
    Analysis
    Opinion
    Predictions
    Lists
    This year's EFL League One Roster is
    AFC Wimbledon,
    Barnsley
    Blackpool
    Bolton Wanderers
    Bradford City
    Burton Albion
    Cardiff City
    Doncaster Rovers
    Exeter City
    Hudderfield Town
    Leyton Orient
    Lincoln City
    Luton Town
    Mansfield Town
    Northampton Town
    Peterborough United
    Plymouth Argyle
    Port Vale
    Reading
    Rotherham United
    Stevenage
    Stockport County
    Wigan Athletic
    Wycombe Wanderers
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    Producer
    Ryan Whelan
    https://deck.football/author/ryanjwhelan/
    Head of Podcasts Sam Griffin
    https://x.com/Samuellofc97
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    35 min

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