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How social media is helping fans fall in love with football again
Key Takeaways
- Social media and YouTube documentaries are driving unprecedented interest in non-league football.
- Dorking Wanderers achieved half a billion views in 2025, significantly boosting local match attendances.
- High costs of Premier League tickets are encouraging fans to seek cheaper, more personal local alternatives.
- Creators and streamers are actively partnering with lower-tier clubs to expand their reach.
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Non-league football clubs are experiencing a massive surge in popularity, largely driven by creative use of social media and behind-the-scenes documentaries. Figures like Marc White, owner and manager of Dorking Wanderers, have embraced platforms like YouTube to showcase the raw, unfiltered reality of lower-tier sports.
Rising ticket prices and costly television subscriptions for top-tier matches are also pushing disillusioned fans toward local clubs. Social media helps bridge the gap by connecting these communities with affordable, highly engaging local entertainment.
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