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