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