Bootle set the early pace with eight wins from eight

Bootle have won every one of their opening 8 league matches and sit top of Northern Premier League Division One West in the official table updated on 2026-09-29.

Their 24 points put them 3 ahead of second-placed Stafford Rangers, who have played 8 matches and taken 21 points. Hanley Town are third on 19 points after 9 games.

Bootle's scoring record is 22 goals for and 4 against, giving a goal difference of +18. The perfect winning record is an early benchmark for the chasing clubs, although differing games played remain important when comparing the positions.

These figures describe the published standings at the stated date. The full league table carries the latest checked snapshot as the season continues.