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