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  1. Defender Ogle returns to Scunthorpepublished at 17:57 BST 23 June

    Reagan Ogle clapping Oldham fans at the end of a match wearing a red away kitImage source, Shutterstock
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    Reagan Ogle played for Scunthorpe between 2022 and 2024 before going to Oldham

    Scunthorpe United have re-signed Reagan Ogle on a one-year contract from Oldham Athletic.

    Ogle spent two years with Oldham and helped them win promotion out of the National League in 2025.

    But the Australian defender, 27, now returns to Scunthorpe, having played 77 games for them in the two seasons before that.

    Ogle is the Iron's fourth summer signing as they try to better last season's fifth place in the National League.

  2. Forward Creaney agrees new deal with Tamworthpublished at 18:45 BST 22 June

    Dan Creaney looks to his left during Tamworth's FA Cup third-round tie against Tottenham Hotspur in January 2025Image source, Shutterstock
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    Dan Creaney scored in a 5-1 win over relegated Braintree Town at the end of the 2025-26 season

    Forward Dan Creaney has signed a new 18-month deal with Tamworth after scoring six goals in 23 National League appearances in the 2025-26 season.

    Creaney is in his second spell with The Lambs, having returned from Solihull Moors, and has 115 goals for the club in all competitions overall.

    He is one of 10 players, including goalkeeper Jas Singh and centre-backs Jordan Cullinane-Liburd and Haydn Hollis, who have agreed to stay with the club following last season's 11th-place finish and the recent takeover by US businessman Abdullah Ashraf.

  3. Aldershot sign midfielder Lawless and defender Dycepublished at 16:32 BST 20 June

    Conor Lawless, wearing a red and blue striped shirt of Dagenham & Redbridge, celebrates scoring against Hanwell Town in the FA TrophyImage source, Shutterstock
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    Conor Lawless scored his only goal last season in Dagenham & Redbridge's FA Trophy win over Hanwell Town in December

    Aldershot Town have signed midfielder Conor Lawless and defender Tyrese Dyce from National League South sides Dagenham & Redbridge and Slough Town respectively.

    Lawless, 24, has spent the past three seasons with the Daggers, who finished 13th last season.

    "Conor is different to what we have in midfield and his addition will provide good competition in the middle of the pitch," Shots boss Scott Davies told the club website., external

    Dyce, 25, has previously played in non-league for Spennymoor Town and Maidenhead United.

    "In terms of him as a player, for me there's no better defender in one-vs-one situations," added Davies., external

    Aldershot, who finished 20th in the National League last season, have not disclosed the length of either deal.

  4. Hornchurch bring in ex-Southend striker Walkerpublished at 15:46 BST 20 June

    Hornchurch have signed striker Josh Walker after he was released by Southend.

    The 28-year-old scored 10 goals in 63 league appearances for the Shrimpers but was not offered a new contract at the end of last season.

    The move to the Urchins will see him link up with boss Daryl McMahon for a second time, having played under him at Dagenham & Redbridge.

    "He brings experience, brings quality and also he is a fantastic lad as well," McMahon told the club website., external

    Hornchurch have not disclosed the length of the deal Walker has signed.

  5. Scunthorpe bring in defender Howepublished at 21:41 BST 19 June

    Callum Howe in action for York CityImage source, Shutterstock
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    Callum Howe made 28 appearances for York in the National League last season as they won the title

    Scunthorpe United have signed defender Callum Howe on a two-year deal.

    The 32-year-old captained York to promotion from the National League last season but turned down the offer of a new contract with the Minstermen.

    He started his career in the Iron's academy and the move will see him play alongside younger brother Declan.

    Meanwhile, goalkeeper Maison Campbell, 22, has signed a new one-year deal with Andy Butler's side.

  6. Aldershot sign Bromley striker Dinangapublished at 18:48 BST 19 June

    Aldershot Town have signed striker Marcus Dinanga from League Two champions Bromley.

    The 28-year-old played 24 times last season, scoring four goals and previously played for clubs including Telford United, Gateshead and Altrincham.

  7. Aldershot captain Hill to leave the club published at 16:21 BST 19 June

    Aldershot Town captain Ryan Hill will leave the EBB Stadium following lengthy discussions with the club.

    The midfielder has agreed a deal to join Welsh Premier League side Penybont FC.

    Hill signed from Dagenham & Redbridge in the summer of 2025 before going on to make 45 appearances, scoring nine goals.

  8. Midfielder Richards to join Scunthorpe from Bostonpublished at 21:27 BST 18 June

    Scunthorpe United have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Jordan Richards when his contract with Boston United expires on 1 July.

    The 28-year-old, who began his career at Notts County, has signed a two-year deal with the Iron.

    Richards was voted Boston's player of the year in April and made a total of 165 appearances for the club.

  9. Southend sign midfielders Oldaker and Hartiganpublished at 19:35 BST 18 June

    Anthony Hartigan head and shoulders shot looking to his left wearing Barnet's orange and black kitImage source, Shutterstock
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    Anthony Hartigan won the National League title with Barnet in 2025

    Southend United have signed two former National League-winning midfielders - Darren Oldaker from Swindon Town and former Barnet player Anthony Hartigan.

    Defensive midfielder Oldaker, 27, captained Chesterfield to the National League title in 2023-2024, before joining League Two Swindon Town last May.

    He went on to make 40 appearances for the Robins, scoring once in the league and once in the FA Cup. Southend said he had joined for an undisclosed fee.

    Central midfielder Hartigan won the National league title with Barnet in 2024-2025, before making 32 EFL appearances for the Bees in 2025-2026, scoring once. He joins on a free transfer after the expiry of his Barnet contract.

    Southend finished sixth in the National League last season, before losing their play-off eliminator away to Scunthorpe United.

    They will start the season under former Newcastle United and England midfielder Kieron Dyer who was appointed head coach earlier this month.

    Dyer replaced Kevin Maher, who was sacked on 19 May, just two days after Southend's win over Wealdstone in the FA Trophy final at Wembley.

    Dyer said: "Both have had promotions from the National League, both are capable of playing to a really high standard in League Two, and probably would be one of the best pairs in that league, so to get them in and joining the project is a massive coup."

  10. Scunthorpe defender Barrows extends dealpublished at 18:10 BST 18 June

    Scunthorpe defender Ross Barrows before their play-off game against RochdaleImage source, Getty Images

    Scunthorpe United defender Ross Barrows has extended his contract until the end of 2026-27.

    The 28-year-old made 21 appearances in all competitions for the Iron last season.

    He is the second player to extend his stay with the Glanford Park side this week after goalkeeper Louis Jones, 27, signed a new two-year deal on Wednesday.

    "I've loved my time at the club so far and I'm grateful for the continued trust and support from everyone involved," Barrows told the club website., external

  11. Yeovil sign defender Norville-Williams published at 17:24 BST 18 June

    Yeovil Town have signed defender Jordan Norville-Williams on a one-year deal following his departure from Dorking Wanderers this summer.

    The 26-year-old has also played for Cambridge United and had spells with non-league outfits Hayes & Yeading United and Farnborough, before joining Dorking in 2024.

  12. Hornchurch re-sign Welch after Orient releasepublished at 12:40 BST 18 June

    Makai Welch in red and white striped Hornchurch shirtImage source, shutterstock
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    Makai Welch came through the youth ranks at Arsenal

    Hornchurch have re-signed defender Makai Welch on a permanent basis as they prepare for their first season in the National League.

    Welch, 20, had loan spells with the Urchins in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons during his time with Leyton Orient.

    He was released by the O's last month and has now completed a move back to Hornchurch.

    "He has done fantastically for us on loan and [is] another young player with huge potential. He adds athleticism and quality," manager Daryl McMahon said.

  13. Skipper Wraight signs two-year Hornchurch dealpublished at 08:47 BST 18 June

    Hornchurch's Tom Wraight, in red and white striped kit, lifts the National League South play-off trophy, with his team-mates around himImage source, Shutterstock
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    Tom Wraight's Hornchurch beat Torquay in the National League South play-off final

    Hornchurch captain Tom Wraight has agreed a new two-year contract with the National League newcomers.

    The midfielder, who turns 32 later this month, joined the Urchins in December 2021 from Chelmsford City.

    He has since made more than 200 appearances, scoring 47 goals, and been part of two promotion-winning teams, leading the one that beat Torquay United in the National League South play-off final in May.

    Wraight's previous clubs include Maidstone United, East Thurrock and Witham Town.

  14. Barrow bring in Marriott and Crankshawpublished at 08:36 BST 18 June

    Isaac Marriott in action for AltrinchamImage source, Getty Images
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    Isaac Marriott made 51 appearances in all competitions for Altrincham in 2025-26

    Barrow have signed midfielder Isaac Marriott and forward Olly Crankshaw from National League rivals Altrincham.

    Marriott, 26, made 148 National League appearances for Alty after joining in December 2021.

    Meanwhile, Crankshaw, 27, scored 10 goals in 30 appearances for Altrincham last season and previously won promotion from the National League with Stockport County.

    "[Marriott] is somebody we know we can rely on week in and week out," boss Adam Murray told the club website., external

    "[Crankshaw] had options to go into the English Football League but he decided he wanted to jump into our journey here at Barrow. He doesn't just bring a lot of creativity, he's also a big character who wants success."

    Barrow, relegated from League Two last season, have not disclosed the length of the deals Marriott and Crankshaw have signed.