RankTeamPromotions
1Darlington
1Bishop Auckland
1Spennymoor United
1Shildon
1North Shields
2Middlesbrough
2Pickering Town
2Knaresborough
2Stockton Town
2Marske United
2Whitley Bay
2Penrith
2Middlesbrough Ironopolis
2Ashington
2Thornaby
2Scarborough
2Blyth Spartans
2Blyth Town
2Newton Aycliffe
2Dunston UTS
2Middlesbrough Reserves
2Gretna
2Durham City
2York City
2Newcastle United
2Newcastle United Reserves
2Sunderland Reserves
2Hebburn Town
2South Shields
2Spennymoor Town
2Heaton Stannington
2Consett
2Newcastle Blue Star
2Redcar Athletic
2Whitby Town
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: 7 December 2025