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