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