National League news - March 2025

BBC Sport tracks the latest news stories from the National League, including managerial announcements, new signings and contract extensions.

Check out the gossip page for the latest rumours, use our transfers page to track signings made by English Football League clubs or read more National League news from February.

21 March

Halifax Town have signed former West Ham United defender Sean Tarima on a deal until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old made two appearances for the Hammers' under-21 side in the EFL Trophy this season before leaving by mutual consent in January.

Leyton Orient midfielder George Moncur has made his loan move to Ebbsfleet United permanent.

The 31-year-old has scored two goals in 13 appearances with the Fleet this season.

Barnet have recalled Joe Rye from his loan at National League South side Chelmsford City.

The 21-year-old made 14 appearances with the Clarets, scoring once.

20 March

Eastleigh defender Niall Maher will miss the rest of the season with a serious knee injury sustained against Oldham Athletic.

The 29-year-old centre-back has played in all but two of the Hampshire club's National League matches this season.

Eastleigh say there is "no definitive timescale for his return".

Millwall midfielder Sha'mar Lawson has joined Woking on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old made six appearances on loan at Ebbsfleet United earlier in the campaign before returning to the Lions due to injury.

Tamworth forward Chris Wreh has returned to The Lamb Ground following a loan spell at Scunthorpe United.

He scored five goals in 20 appearances this season for the club before joining Scunthorpe last month.

Goalkeeper Toby Savin has returned to Shrewsbury Town after his loan at Barnet ended after one month.

The 23-year-old made just one appearance for the Bees, in a 4-0 win at Rochdale last month.

18 March

Dagenham & Redbridge have announced sporting director James King has left the National League club.

King was appointed in March 2024 and leaves with the Daggers only outside the relegation zone on goal difference with nine games remaining.

17 March

Former Preston North End boss Frankie McAvoy has joined AFC Fylde's coaching staff for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

The 57-year-old briefly managed the Lilywhites in 2021 and most recently acted as assistant to Steven Naismith at Scottish Premiership club Hearts.

He joins interim bosses David Longwell and Chris Neal, who took over on a temporary basis following Kevin Phillips' departure earlier this season.

"I've known David (Longwell) for a long time and I was more than happy to come and assist him and the rest of the team whilst we look to remain in the division," McAvoy said.

15 March

Wealdstone have signed former Gambian international winger Mustapha Carayol on a permanent deal.

The 36-year-old was a free agent but most recently played for Exeter City in League One this season, making six appearances, and also previously had spells with Middlesbrough, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest in the Championship.

14 March

Altrincham have extended the loan of Norwich City goalkeeper Caleb Ansen for the rest of the season.

The 19-year-old has made four appearances since arriving, the most recent in a 2-1 home defeat by Fylde on 22 February.

Dagenham & Redbridge have signed striker Marcus Wyllie on loan from Gillingham until the end of the season.

Wealdstone have added striker Tyler Walker on loan to their squad from Lincoln City for the rest of the season.

Aldershot Town have extended defender George Milner-Smith's loan at Havant & Waterlooville until the end of the season.

13 March

Southend forward Danny Waldron has joined Tamworth on loan until the end of the season.

The 28-year-old has made 11 league appearances for the Shrimpers this season.

Wealdstone winger Todd Miller has left the club after both parties agreed to the mutual termination of his contract.

The 22-year-old made six appearances at the club having joined at the start of the current season.

12 March

National League North side Southport have parted company with manager Jim Bentley following three successive defeats.

The 48-year-old former Morecambe, Fylde and Rochdale boss, who had been in charge since the summer of 2023, leaves with the team 17th in the table, but 11 points clear of the relegation places.

11 March

Rochdale have brought in Michael Adu-Poku on loan from Watford until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old forward had a spell on loan earlier this season at Solihull Moors where he scored once in 13 appearances.

Tamworth midfielder Alex Fletcher has re-joined National League North side Rushall Olympic on loan for one month.

Fletcher has played 22 times for the Lambs this season, scoring once, having joined from Rushall last summer.

Oldham Athletic have signed striker Kian Harratt for an undisclosed fee from Fleetwood Town.

Harratt moves to Oldham on a deal until June 2026, after scoring three goals in 24 games for the League Two club.

10 March

Braintree Town have signed Colchester United forward Kyreece Lisbie on loan for the rest of the season.

The 21-year-old joins brother Kyrell, who has scored 11 goals in 33 appearances for The Iron this season, at Cressing Road.

Eastleigh have signed Tamworth midfielder Nathan Tshikuna on a permanent transfer until the end of the season.

The 26-year-old scored nine goals in 42 appearances as the Staffordshire side won the National League North title last season.

Aldershot Town have recalled midfielder Keane Anderson from his loan at Havant & Waterlooville.

The 21-year-old made 34 appearances and scored four goals in his time at the south coast club.

7 March

Rochdale have agreed a one-year contract extension with Tobi Adebayo-Rowling until the end of next season.

Wing-back Adebayo-Rawling, 28, joined Dale last summer from Notts County and has played 33 games for them, scoring once.

Yeovil Town have signed defenders Frankie Terry and Marcel Lavernier on deals until the end of the season.

Terry, 21, arrives on loan from Colchester United and is the nephew of former England internationals John Terry and Paul Konchesky.

He made his first League Two start for the Essex club in January after spending time on loan at Braintree Town.

Lavernier, 24, joins as a free agent having left Forest Green Rovers after more than 18 months where he played 25 games.

4 March

Aldershot have signed defender Tariq Uwakwe on loan from Swindon Town until the end of the season.

The 25-year-old, who came through the youth academy at Chelsea, moved to Swindon in 2023 from Crewe Alexandra, for whom he made 48 appearances.

Yeovil Town have signed winger Ryan McLean on loan from AFC Wimbledon until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old has not played since April 2024 when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and AFC Wimbledon's director of football Craig Cope said the loan was to help him "get back up to speed in a competitive setting".

Solihull Moors have signed Dutch forward Manny Duku on a short-term deal after his spell with Hednesford Town ended last month.

The 32-year-old has scored 19 goals this season and was signed in time for Solihull's home game against Sutton United.

3 March

Solihull Moors have signed Notts County defender Robbie Cundy on loan for the rest of the season.

Cundy, who arrives on an initial one-month loan subject to EFL and FA approval, could make his debut at home to Sutton United on Tuesday night.

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