RankTeamPromotions
1North Shields2
2Spennymoor United2
3Darlington2
4Bishop Auckland2
5Shildon2
6Knaresborough1
7Sunderland Reserves1
8Guisborough Town1
9Ashington1
10Stockton Town1
11Gretna1
12Thornaby1
13Scarborough1
14Hebburn Town1
15Newcastle United1
16Marske United1
17Dunston UTS1
18Spennymoor Town1
19Whitley Bay1
20Consett1
21Newton Aycliffe1
22Blyth Spartans1
23South Shields1
24Pickering Town1
25Blyth Town1
26Penrith1
27Middlesbrough Ironopolis1
28Middlesbrough1
29Newcastle United Reserves1
30Newcastle Blue Star1
31West Auckland Town1
32Durham City1
33Heaton Stannington1
34Middlesbrough Reserves1
35Whitby Town1
36York City1
37Redcar Athletic1
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