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