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2026-27 · Level 6 · Step 2 · 24 clubs

National League North

2026-27 coverage of National League North, 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 the National League (champions + play-off winner), 4 down to Step 3 leagues. How the pyramid works.

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

Clubs
24
Promotion
1
Relegation
4
Avg capacity
4,380
Profile depth
99%

The Table · 2026-27

Updated 2026-09-30 · BBC Sport

PosClubPGDPts
1Hereford10+1723
2Macclesfield10+721
3Oxford City10+1120
4South Shields10+220
5Hebburn Town10018
6Spalding United10+617
7Chester10+417
8King's Lynn Town10+516
9Buxton10016
10Bedford Town10016
11Morecambe10+514
12Chorley10-114
13Merthyr Town10+113
14Scarborough Athletic10+312
15Hednesford Town10012
16Marine10012
17Harborough Town10-212
18Worksop Town10-612
19Brackley Town10-812
20Southport10-79
21AFC Telford United10-79
22Darlington10-97
23Spennymoor Town10-107
24Radcliffe10-116
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History & Structure

Context

National League North sits at Level 6 · Step 2 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 North

24 profiles