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  1. Hornchurch sign Massey on loan from Millwallpublished at 12:36 BST 25 September

    Emily Herbert
    BBC Sport London and South East

    Alfie Massey of Millwall during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Cambridge United and Millwall at the Cledara Abbey Stadium in Cambridge, on August 25, 2026.Image source, Getty Images
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    Alfie Massey has joined Hornchurch on loan from Millwall until 3 January.

    Hornchurch have signed midfielder Alfie Massey on loan from Millwall until 3 January.

    The 20-year-old has previously had loan spells with Wealdstone and Southend United and came through Millwall's academy before signing his first professional contract with the Championship club.

    Massey made his Lions debut in a 1-0 Carabao Cup win at Portsmouth in August 2024.

    Hornchurch manager Daryl McMahon said Massey would add "quality in midfield with a good passing range", while also describing him as a "tenacious player".

  2. Worthing sign Truro forward Johnson-Fisherpublished at 19:07 BST 24 September

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    Dominic Johnson-Fisher has registered nine assists for Truro City

    Worthing have signed forward Dominic Johnson-Fisher from Truro City for an undisclosed fee.

    The 23-year-old broke into the Truro first team in 2023-24 and has scored 10 goals in 93 appearances for the club in all competitions.

    Johnson-Fisher helped Truro win promotion to the National League in the 2024-25 campaign before they were immediately relegated back to National League South last season.

    Worthing are 11th in the National League, one point outside the play-off spots, and host Halifax Town in their next game on Saturday.

  3. Forest Green recall Marquez from Worthing loanpublished at 11:31 BST 21 September

    Jose Marquez in action for WorthingImage source, Shutterstock
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    Jose Marquez has scored three goals while on loan at Worthing

    Forest Green Rovers have recalled striker Jose Marquez from his season-long loan at National League rivals Worthing.

    The 20-year-old has impressed with three goals and an assist in nine appearances in all competitions for the Sussex-based side.

    All three of his goals have come in Worthing's last five league matches - he scored his final goal late on in the 3-1 win at Hartlepool on Saturday.

    Marquez will bolster the Forest Green squad with Ricardo Rees ruled out with a long-term injury, while D'Mani Mellor and Kairo Mitchell are also unavailable due in international call-ups.

    It is the second successful loan spell for Marquez - he scored three goals in four games while at National League South side Dorking Wanderers in November last year.

  4. Aldershot winger Tuma called-up by Maltapublished at 09:11 BST 21 September

    Basil Tuma running, head and torso shot, mouth open, wearing Maltese red kitImage source, Getty Images
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    Basil Tuma has won eight caps for Malta

    Aldershot Town winger Basil Tuma has been named in Malta's provisional 29-man squad for their upcoming international matches.

    The 21-year-old joined the Shots this summer from Reading and has made eight appearances to help put them eighth in the table with 15 points.

    Born in Uganda, Tuma represented his home country at the 2020 CECAFA Under-17 Championship before being called up for the Malta Under-19s in September 2022.

    He made his senior Malta debut in October 2024, coming on as a half-time substitute to win a penalty and has won seven further caps.

    Malta will play three UEFA Nations League fixtures over the next two weeks, beginning with a trip to Andorra on 24 September.

    They host Liechtenstein in a friendly on 27 September, followed by two more Nations League matches.

    Gibraltar visit on 1 October before the return home match with Andorra on 4 October.

  5. Barrow land teenage midfielders Allen and Edwardspublished at 14:52 BST 19 September

    Arian Allen in action for Stockport County against Wolves' Under-21s in the EFL TrophyImage source, Getty Images
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    Arian Allen has previously been part of Everton and Rangers' academies

    National League side Barrow have strengthened their squad by signing midfielders Arian Allen, who arrives on loan from Stockport County, and Corey Edwards.

    Edwards, 19, was released by Rochdale in the summer after helping them win promotion to the EFL and rejected other offers to play first-team football with Barrow.

    Allen, 19, who began his career at Everton's academy and had a spell with Rangers, joined Halifax Town in July and made four substitute appearances for the National League side before he was recalled by Stockport.

    He made four appearances for League One Stockport last season, including his debut in August 2025 against Crewe Alexandra in the Carabao Cup.

  6. Eastleigh sign goalkeeper Searle on short-term dealpublished at 16:37 BST 18 September

    Eastleigh have signed free agent goalkeeper Jamie Searle on a short-term deal.

    The 25-year-old was most recently at Eastbourne Borough where he played eight times across all competitions.

    Prior to that move, Searle spent time with Forest Green Rovers, Barnsley, Swansea and Aston Villa.

  7. Scunthorpe sign Stockport midfielder Baileypublished at 18:55 BST 16 September

    James Bailey in action for Manchester United's youth teamImage source, Getty Images
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    James Bailey left Manchester United in the summer after five years in their academy

    Scunthorpe United have signed Stockport County midfielder James Bailey on loan until January.

    The 18-year-old joined the Hatters from Manchester United in the summer and has made one appearance.

    He has been named on the bench for the Iron's home game in the National League against Boreham Wood on Wednesday.

  8. Gateshead sign Orient goalkeeper Phillips on loanpublished at 17:21 BST 16 September

    Noah Phillips in action for Leyton Orient in a League One matchImage source, Shutterstock
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    Noah Phillips has kept three clean sheets in six appearances for Leyton Orient this season

    National League strugglers Gateshead have signed Leyton Orient goalkeeper Noah Phillips on a three-month loan deal.

    The 21-year-old has made six appearances for the O's this season but boss Richie Wellens said last week that he would be willing to loan him out to gain more experience.

    Lee Cattermole's side, who play away at Kidderminster on Wednesday, have taken four points from their opening six league matches.