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