2026–27 Northern Premier League
Football league season
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The 2026–27 season is the 59th season of the Northern Premier League. The league consists of four divisions, the Premier Division at Step 3 of the National League System, and the West, East and Midlands divisions at Step 4.
Premier Division
| Season | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
← 2025–26 2027–28 → | |
The Premier Division consists of 22 teams, 15 from the previous season and seven new teams.
Team changes
Promoted from Division One East Promoted from Division One West Relegated from the National League North Transferred from the Southern League Premier Division Central |
Promoted to the National League North Transferred to the Southern League Premier Division Central Relegated to Division One East Relegated to Division One West Club folded
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Premier Division table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfreton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the National League North |
| 2 | Ashton United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-off semi-finals[a] |
| 3 | Avro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Bamber Bridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-off quarter-finals[a] |
| 5 | Bury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Cleethorpes Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Curzon Ashton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Emley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | FC United of Manchester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Gainsborough Trinity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Guiseley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Hyde United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Ilkeston Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Lancaster City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Leek Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Quorn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Redcar Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Stockton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Warrington Rylands 1906 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Step 4 |
| 20 | Warrington Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | Whitby Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | Workington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: TBD. Source: NPL official site
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Notes:
- Six teams play for one spot and promotion to the National League North
Results table
Stadia and locations
Greater Manchester
2026–27 Premier Division teams
Locations of Northern Premier League 2026–27 Premier Division teams (Greater Manchester)
| Club | Location | Ground | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Town | Alfreton | North Street | 3,600 |
| Ashton United | Ashton-under-Lyne | Hurst Cross | 4,500 |
| Avro | Oldham | Whitebank Stadium | 1,500 |
| Bamber Bridge | Bamber Bridge | Irongate | 2,642 |
| Bury | Bury | Gigg Lane | 12,500 |
| Cleethorpes Town | Grimsby | Clee Road | 1,000 |
| Curzon Ashton | Ashton-under-Lyne | Tameside Stadium | 4,000 |
| Emley | Emley | Fantastic Media Welfare Ground | 2,000 |
| FC United of Manchester | Manchester (Moston) | Broadhurst Park | 4,400 |
| Gainsborough Trinity | Gainsborough | The Northolme | 4,304 |
| Guiseley | Guiseley | Nethermoor Park | 4,000 |
| Hyde United | Hyde | Ewen Fields | 4,250 |
| Ilkeston Town | Ilkeston | New Manor Ground | 3,029 |
| Lancaster City | Lancaster | The Giant Axe | 3,500 |
| Leek Town | Leek | Harrison Park | 3,600 |
| Quorn | Quorn | Farley Way Stadium | 1,477 |
| Redcar Athletic | Redcar | Green Lane | 1,000 |
| Stockton Town | Stockton | Bishopton Road West | 2,200 |
| Warrington Rylands 1906 | Warrington | Gorsey Lane | 1,345 |
| Warrington Town | Warrington | Cantilever Park | 2,500 |
| Whitby Town | Whitby | Turnbull Ground | 3,500 |
| Workington | Workington | Borough Park | 3,101 |
Division One East
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
← 2025–26 2027-28 → | |
Division One East consists of 22 teams, 16 from the previous season and 6 new teams.
Team changes
Promoted from the Northern Counties East League Premier Division Promoted from the Northern League Division One Relegated from the Premier Division |
Promoted to the Premier Division Relegated to the Northern League Division One Voluntary Demotion to Step 7
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Division One East table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the Premier Division |
| 2 | Beverley Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-off semi-finals |
| 3 | Blyth Spartans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Bradford (Park Avenue) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-off quarter-finals |
| 5 | Bridlington Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Consett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Dunston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Garforth Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Grimsby Borough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Guisborough Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Hallam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Heaton Stannington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Lincoln United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Liversedge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Matlock Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Morpeth Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | North Ferriby | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Ossett United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Pontefract Collieries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Step 5 |
| 20 | Silsden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | Stocksbridge Park Steels | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | West Auckland Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: TBD. Source: NPL official site
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Results table
Stadia and locations
Locations of Northern Premier League 2026–27 Division One East teams
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington | Ashington | Woodhorn Lane | 2,000 |
| Beverley Town | Beverley | Norwood Recreation Ground | 1,500 |
| Blyth Spartans | Blyth | Croft Park | 4,435 |
| Bradford (Park Avenue) | Bradford | Horsfall Stadium | 3,500 |
| Bridlington Town | Bridlington | Queensgate | 3,000 |
| Consett | Consett | Belle View Stadium | 3,770 |
| Dunston | Dunston | Wellington Road | 2,500 |
| Garforth Town | Garforth | Wheatley Park | 3,000 |
| Grimsby Borough | Grimsby | Bradley Football Centre | 1,250 |
| Guisborough Town | Guisborough | King George V Ground | 3,500 |
| Hallam | Crosspool | Sandygate | 1,665 |
| Heaton Stannington | High Heaton | The Willow Park | 2,000 |
| Lincoln United | Lincoln | Ashby Avenue | 2,714 |
| Liversedge | Liversedge | Clayborn | 2,000 |
| Matlock Town | Matlock | Causeway Lane | 2,400 |
| Morpeth Town | Morpeth | Craik Park | 1,500 |
| North Ferriby | North Ferriby | The Dransfield Stadium | 3,000 |
| Ossett United | Ossett | Ingfield | 3,280 |
| Pontefract Collieries | Pontefract | Harratt Nissan Stadium | 1,200 |
| Silsden | Silsden | Keighley Road Stadium | 1,500 |
| Stocksbridge Park Steels | Stocksbridge | Bracken Moor | 3,500 |
| West Auckland Town | West Auckland | Darlington Road | 2,000 |
Division One Midlands
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
← 2025–26 2027-28 → | |
Division One Midlands consists of 22 teams, 16 from the previous season and 6 new teams.
Team changes
Promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division North Promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division South Relegated from the Southern League Premier Division Central |
Promoted to the Southern League Premier Division Central Transferred to Division One West Relegated to the United Counties League Premier Division South
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Division One Midlands table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the Southern League Premier Division Central |
| 2 | Barwell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-off semi-finals |
| 3 | Basford United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Bedworth United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-off quarter-finals |
| 5 | Belper Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Boldmere St Michaels | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Boston Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Bourne Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Carlton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Coleshill Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Corby Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Coventry United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Grantham Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Long Eaton United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Loughborough Students | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Mickleover | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Nuneaton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Rugby Borough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Shepshed Dynamo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Step 5 |
| 20 | St Ives Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | Sutton Coldfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | Wellingborough Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: TBD. Source: NPL official site
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Results table
Stadia and locations
Locations of Northern Premier League 2026–27 Division One Midlands teams
Division One West
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
← 2025–26 2027-28 → | |
Division One West consists of 22 teams, 16 from the previous season and 6 new teams.
Team changes
Promoted from the Midland League Premier Division Promoted from the North West Counties League Premier Division Relegated from the Premier Division Transferred from Division One Midlands |
Promoted to the Premier Division Relegated to the Midland League Premier Division Relegated to the North West Counties League Premier Division
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Division One West table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1874 Northwich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the Premier Division |
| 2 | Atherton Collieries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-off semi-finals |
| 3 | Bootle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Chasetown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the play-off quarter-finals |
| 5 | Clitheroe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Congleton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Hanley Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Kidsgrove Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Lichfield City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Lower Breck | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Mossley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Nantwich Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Newcastle Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Padiham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Prescot Cables | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Runcorn Linnets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Shifnal Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Stafford Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Stalybridge Celtic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Step 5 |
| 20 | Vauxhall Motors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | Witton Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | Wythenshawe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: TBD. Source: NPL official site
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Results table
Stadia and locations
Locations of Northern Premier League 2026–27 Division One West teams in the West Midlands