RankTeamPromotions
1Shildon2
2North Shields2
3Bishop Auckland2
4Spennymoor United2
5Darlington2
6Newton Aycliffe1
7Newcastle Blue Star1
8Whitley Bay1
9Middlesbrough Reserves1
10Knaresborough1
11Scarborough1
12York City1
13Middlesbrough1
14Whitby Town1
15Hebburn Town1
16Penrith1
17Heaton Stannington1
18Middlesbrough Ironopolis1
19Gretna1
20Blyth Spartans1
21West Auckland Town1
22Stockton Town1
23Spennymoor Town1
24Ashington1
25Redcar Athletic1
26South Shields1
27Newcastle United Reserves1
28Guisborough Town1
29Durham City1
30Marske United1
31Dunston UTS1
32Sunderland Reserves1
33Newcastle United1
34Thornaby1
35Consett1
36Blyth Town1
37Pickering 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: 31 May 2026