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