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2026-27 · Level 5 · Step 1 · 24 clubs

National League

2026-27 coverage of National League, with club membership based on the FA National League System allocation list.

Top non-league corridor where clubs bridge community identity with EFL ambition.

Typical movement: 2 up to League Two (champions + play-off winner), 4 down to National League North/South. How the pyramid works.

Membership source: The FA allocation list · checked 2026-08-10

Clubs
24
Promotion
1
Relegation
4
Avg capacity
7,485
Profile depth
99%

The Table · 2026-27

Updated 2026-10-12 · BBC Sport

PosClubPGDPts
1Boreham Wood13+2135
2Harrogate Town13+1228
3Southend United13+1227
4Yeovil Town13+1725
5Worthing13+924
6Altrincham13+124
7AFC Fylde13+623
8Barrow13+621
9Hornchurch13-421
10FC Halifax Town13+720
11Kidderminster Harriers13+320
12Aldershot Town13+218
13Sutton United13-418
14Carlisle United13+317
15Woking13015
16Forest Green Rovers12-315
17Eastleigh13-615
18Tamworth13-914
19Wealdstone13-712
20Hartlepool United13-712
21Boston United13-812
22Scunthorpe United12-610
23Solihull Moors13-227
24Gateshead13-234
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History & Structure

Context

National League sits at Level 5 · Step 1 in the English football pyramid.

Promotion, relegation, and club sustainability are central to how this league evolves each season.

Modern history

  • 2015-2018: Stability and infrastructure investment period.
  • 2019-2022: Competitive recalibration after pandemic-era disruption.
  • 2023-2025: Promotion and relegation margins tightened across the division.

Every Club in National League

24 profiles