RankTeamPromotions
1Bishop Auckland2
2Shildon2
3Spennymoor United2
4Darlington2
5North Shields2
6Scarborough1
7Newcastle United Reserves1
8Middlesbrough Ironopolis1
9York City1
10Heaton Stannington1
11Pickering Town1
12Ashington1
13Middlesbrough1
14South Shields1
15Whitby Town1
16Newcastle United1
17Thornaby1
18Sunderland Reserves1
19Stockton Town1
20Durham City1
21Newton Aycliffe1
22Redcar Athletic1
23West Auckland Town1
24Newcastle Blue Star1
25Guisborough Town1
26Dunston UTS1
27Spennymoor Town1
28Middlesbrough Reserves1
29Gretna1
30Hebburn Town1
31Marske United1
32Blyth Town1
33Knaresborough1
34Consett1
35Blyth Spartans1
36Penrith1
37Whitley Bay1
Explanation of this analysisThe list shows teams that have been promoted most often from the Northern Division 1 (excludes current season) since 1890.
Data last updated: 31 May 2026