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