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PosTeamPlayedWonDrawnLostForAgDiffAvgPoints
= 1  Accrington Stanley33006152.006
= 2  Halifax Town32106152.005
= 3  Chester32105231.675
= 3  Darlington32105231.675
= 5  New Brighton32016512.004
= 6  Rochdale32012200.674
= 7  Crewe Alexandra21103-31.503
= 8  Wrexham31113211.003
= 9  Tranmere Rovers31116602.003
=10 Lincoln City311167-12.003
=11 Rotherham United311156-11.673
=12 Carlisle United21013301.502
=12 Hull City20203301.502
=14 Gateshead310267-12.002
=15 Barrow302145-11.332
=15 Doncaster Rovers310245-11.332
=15 Southport302145-11.332
=18 Oldham Athletic310235-21.002
=19 Hartlepool United302114-30.332
=20 York City301235-21.001
=21 Bradford City301236-31.001
=22 Stockport County2002-5-50.000
Explanation of this analysisThis analysis shows the final table positions for the Third Division North in the 39/40 season.
ColoursPlaces are colour-coded as follows:

Team Name - Euro Qualified

Team Name - Relegated/Disqualified/Went Bust
League Disbanded

Position - Can't be promoted

Team Name - Transferred

Team Name - Euro Qualified

Data last updated: 2 March 2026