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League Hub
National League North
Northern step-two football shaped by long travel, physical depth, and high-volatility play-off campaigns.
Automatic promotion: 1 Relegation: 4
Top non-league corridor where clubs bridge community identity with EFL ambition.
Typical movement: 2 up to the National League (champions + play-off winner), 4 down to Step 3 leagues. How the pyramid works.
Clubs Covered
24
Total Capacity
99,984
Avg Capacity
4,166
League History & Context
National League North is a key competition at step 6 in the English football pyramid.
Promotion, relegation, and club sustainability are central to how this league evolves each season.
Modern History Ranges
- 2015-2018: Regional identity deepened across long-distance fixtures and varied ground profiles.
- 2019-2022: Squad depth and availability management became decisive during disrupted schedules.
- 2023-2025: Play-off volatility and single-game margins increasingly shaped promotion outcomes.
Recent League Outcomes
| Season | Champion | Promoted | Relegated | Play-off Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Brackley Town | Brackley Town · Scunthorpe United | Needham Market · Rushall Olympic · Warrington Town · Farsley Celtic | Scunthorpe United |
| 2023-24 | Tamworth | Tamworth · Boston United | Banbury United · Bishop's Stortford · Blyth Spartans · Gloucester City | Boston United |
| 2022-23 | AFC Fylde | AFC Fylde · Kidderminster Harriers | AFC Telford United · Bradford (Park Avenue) · Kettering Town · Leamington | Kidderminster Harriers |
Latest League Stories
promotion
National League North Play-Off Margins Shrink to Set-Piece Detail
Direct promotion pace remains high, but eliminator places are now being decided by dead-ball execution.
Club Register
Founding year, ground, and capacity
| Club | Position | Founded | Ground | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Fylde | - | 1988 | Mill Farm, Wesham | 6,000 |
| AFC Telford United | - | 2004 | New Bucks Head, Telford | 6,380 |
| Alfreton Town | - | 1959 | North Street, Alfreton | 3,600 |
| Bedford Town | - | 1908 | The New Eyrie, Cardington, Bedford | 3,000 |
| Buxton | - | 1877 | The Silverlands, Buxton | 4,000 |
| Chester | - | 1900 | Deva Stadium | 5,400 |
| Chorley | - | 1900 | Victory Park | 4,300 |
| Curzon Ashton | - | 1900 | Tameside Stadium | 4,000 |
| Darlington | - | 1900 | Blackwell Meadows, Darlington | 3,300 |
| Hereford | - | 1900 | Edgar Street | 5,250 |
| Kidderminster Harriers | - | 1900 | Aggborough | 6,444 |
| King's Lynn Town | - | 2010 | The Walks, King's Lynn | 8,200 |
| Leamington | - | 1933 | TBC | 0 |
| Macclesfield | - | 1900 | Leasing.com Stadium | 5,350 |
| Marine | - | 1900 | Rossett Park, Crosby | 2,300 |
| Merthyr Town | - | 1900 | Penydarren Park | 4,000 |
| Oxford City | - | 1900 | The MGroup Stadium, Court Place Farm, Marsh Lane, Marston | 3,100 |
| Peterborough Sports | - | 1908 | Lincoln Road, Peterborough | 2,300 |
| Radcliffe | - | 1949 | Stainton Park, Radcliffe | 3,500 |
| Scarborough Athletic | - | 1900 | Flamingo Land Stadium | 3,252 |
| South Shields | - | 1888 | Mariners Park Shaftesbury Avenue south shields | 4,000 |
| Southport | - | 1900 | Haig Avenue | 6,008 |
| Spennymoor Town | - | 1900 | The Brewery FieldSpennymoorCounty Durham | 4,300 |
| Worksop Town | - | 1861 | Sandy Lane, Worksop | 2,000 |