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