RankTeamPromotions
1Spennymoor United2
2Shildon2
3Bishop Auckland2
4Darlington2
5North Shields2
6Consett1
7Whitley Bay1
8Dunston UTS1
9Whitby Town1
10Thornaby1
11South Shields1
12Middlesbrough Reserves1
13Heaton Stannington1
14York City1
15Scarborough1
16Marske United1
17Newcastle United Reserves1
18Hebburn Town1
19Newcastle United1
20Middlesbrough1
21Sunderland Reserves1
22Newcastle Blue Star1
23Gretna1
24Ashington1
25Middlesbrough Ironopolis1
26Blyth Town1
27Penrith1
28Blyth Spartans1
29Spennymoor Town1
30Newton Aycliffe1
31Redcar Athletic1
32Pickering Town1
33Knaresborough1
34Durham City1
35Stockton Town1
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: 27 April 2026