Biggest leap in competitive levels between games

Malachi Fagan-Walcott’s final game of last season was for York City against Rochdale in the National League, while his first competitive match of the 2026-27 season was for Hearts in a Champions League qualifier. Another reader nominated Gary Plumley, who made over 200 appearances for Newport County but later ran a wine bar and played for Ebbw Vale in the Welsh League. forestarrow.rest