2025–26 Northern Premier League#Premier Division
{{One source|date=May 2025}}
The 2025–26 season is the 58th season of the Northern Premier League. The league consists of four divisions, the Premier Division at Step 3 of the National League System, and the West, East and Midlands divisions at Step 4.
Premier Division
{{Infobox football league season
|competition = Northern Premier League
Premier Division
|season = 2025–26
|winners =
|promoted =
|relegated =
|matches =
|total goals =
|league topscorer =
|biggest home win =
|biggest away win =
|highest scoring =
|highest attendance =
|lowest attendance =
|prevseason = 2024–25
|nextseason = 2026–27
}}
The Premier Division consists of 22 teams, 16 from the previous season and six new teams.
=Team changes=
{{col-begin|width=auto}}
{{col-2}}
;To the Premier Division
Promoted from Division One East
Promoted from Division One West
Relegated from the National League North
{{col-break|gap=1em}}
;From the Premier Division
Promoted to the National League North
Relegated to Division One East
Relegated to Division One Midlands
{{col-end}}
=Premier Division table=
|section=Premier Division
|source=[https://www.thenpl.co.uk/tables/premier NPL official site]
|result1=PRO |result2=PPO |result3=PPO |result4=PPO |result5=PPO |result19=REL |result20=REL |result21=REL |result22=REL
|team_order = ASH, BAM, CLE, UOM, GAI, GUI, HEB, HED, HYD, ILK, LNC, LEE, MOR, PRE, RUS, SPS, STN, WRY, WRT, WHI, WID, WRK
|update=
|win_ASH=0|draw_ASH=0|loss_ASH=0|gf_ASH=0|ga_ASH=0
|win_BAM=0|draw_BAM=0|loss_BAM=0|gf_BAM=0|ga_BAM=0
|win_CLE=0|draw_CLE=0|loss_CLE=0|gf_CLE=0|ga_CLE=0
|win_UOM=0|draw_UOM=0|loss_UOM=0|gf_UOM=0|ga_UOM=0
|win_GAI=0|draw_GAI=0|loss_GAI=0|gf_GAI=0|ga_GAI=0
|win_GUI=0|draw_GUI=0|loss_GUI=0|gf_GUI=0|ga_GUI=0
|win_HEB=0|draw_HEB=0|loss_HEB=0|gf_HEB=0|ga_HEB=0
|win_HED=0|draw_HED=0|loss_HED=0|gf_HED=0|ga_HED=0
|win_HYD=0|draw_HYD=0|loss_HYD=0|gf_HYD=0|ga_HYD=0
|win_ILK=0|draw_ILK=0|loss_ILK=0|gf_ILK=0|ga_ILK=0
|win_LNC=0|draw_LNC=0|loss_LNC=0|gf_LNC=0|ga_LNC=0
|win_LEE=0|draw_LEE=0|loss_LEE=0|gf_LEE=0|ga_LEE=0
|win_MOR=0|draw_MOR=0|loss_MOR=0|gf_MOR=0|ga_MOR=0
|win_PRE=0|draw_PRE=0|loss_PRE=0|gf_PRE=0|ga_PRE=0
|win_RUS=0|draw_RUS=0|loss_RUS=0|gf_RUS=0|ga_RUS=0
|win_SPS=0|draw_SPS=0|loss_SPS=0|gf_SPS=0|ga_SPS=0
|win_STN=0|draw_STN=0|loss_STN=0|gf_STN=0|ga_STN=0
|win_WRY=0|draw_WRY=0|loss_WRY=0|gf_WRY=0|ga_WRY=0
|win_WRT=0|draw_WRT=0|loss_WRT=0|gf_WRT=0|ga_WRT=0
|win_WHI=0|draw_WHI=0|loss_WHI=0|gf_WHI=0|ga_WHI=0
|win_WID=0|draw_WID=0|loss_WID=0|gf_WID=0|ga_WID=0
|win_WRK=0|draw_WRK=0|loss_WRK=0|gf_WRK=0|ga_WRK=0
|name_ASH = Ashton United
|name_BAM = Bamber Bridge
|name_CLE = Cleethorpes Town
|name_UOM = FC United of Manchester
|name_GAI = Gainsborough Trinity
|name_GUI = Guiseley
|name_HEB = Hebburn Town
|name_HED = Hednesford Town
|name_HYD = Hyde United
|name_ILK = Ilkeston Town
|name_LNC = Lancaster City
|name_LEE = Leek Town
|name_MOR = Morpeth Town
|name_PRE = Prescot Cables
|name_RUS = Rushall Olympic
|name_SPS = Stocksbridge Park Steels
|name_STN = Stockton Town
|name_WRY = Warrington Rylands 1906
|name_WRT = Warrington Town
|name_WHI = Whitby Town
|name_WID = Widnes
|name_WRK = Workington
|show_limit=5
|class_rules = 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results{{cite web |title=The FA Handbook 2022/2023 Part 29 Standardised Rules Section 12.2|url=https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/fa-handbook |publisher=The FA |access-date=15 May 2023 }}
|res_col_header=PQR
|col_PRO=green1 |text_PRO=Promotion to the National League North
|col_PPO=blue1 |text_PPO=Qualification for the play-offs|note_res_PPO=Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the National League North
|col_REL=red1 |text_REL=Relegation to Step 4
}}
=Results table=
{{#invoke:sports results|main
| source = [https://www.thenpl.co.uk/results?competition=67d7c7bb74247876e6dae40a NPL official site]
| update =
| a_note =
| matches_style = FBR
|team_order=ASH, BAM, CLE, UOM, GAI, GUI, HEB, HED, HYD, ILK, LNC, LEE, MOR, PRE, RUS, SPS, STN, WRY, WRT, WHI, WID, WRK
|name_ASH = Ashton United
|name_BAM = Bamber Bridge
|name_CLE = Cleethorpes Town
|name_UOM = FC United of Manchester
|name_GAI = Gainsborough Trinity
|name_GUI = Guiseley
|name_HEB = Hebburn Town
|name_HED = Hednesford Town
|name_HYD = Hyde United
|name_ILK = Ilkeston Town
|name_LNC = Lancaster City
|name_LEE = Leek Town
|name_MOR = Morpeth Town
|name_PRE = Prescot Cables
|name_RUS = Rushall Olympic
|name_SPS = Stocksbridge Park Steels
|name_STN = Stockton Town
|name_WRY = {{nowrap|Warrington Rylands 1906}}
|name_WRT = Warrington Town
|name_WHI = Whitby Town
|name_WID = Widnes
|name_WRK = Workington
}}
=Stadia and locations=
{{location map+ |Northern England
|float=right
|width=680
|caption=2025–26 Premier Division teams
|places=
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.4630 |long=-2.2913 |mark=Green pog.svg| label= Greater Manchester |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.7279 |long=-2.6719 |label= Bamber Bridge |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.5556 |long=-0.0555 |label= Cleethorpes Town|label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.4034 |long=-0.7745 |label= Gainsborough Trinity |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.8772 |long=-1.7194 |label= Guiseley |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.9685 |long=-1.5239 |label= Hebburn Town |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England|lat=52.6976 |long=-1.9887 |label= Hednesford Town |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=52.9839 |long=-1.3002 |label= Ilkeston Town |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.0511 |long=-2.8109 |label= Lancaster City |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.1097 |long=-2.0397 |label= Leek Town |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=55.1560 |long=-1.7087 |label= Morpeth Town |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.4319 |long=-2.8048 |label= Prescot Cables |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=52.6009 |long=-1.9523 |label=Rushall Olympic|label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.4771 |long=-1.5869 |label= Stocksbridge Park Steels |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.5705 |long=-1.3395 |label= Stockton Town |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.4004 |long=-2.5755 |label= Warrington Rylands 1906 F.C. |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.3770 |long=-2.5699 |label= Warrington Town |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.4900 |long=-0.6275 |label= Whitby Town |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |Northern England|lat=53.3653 |long=-2.7385 |label= Widnes |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.6486 |long=-3.5510 |label= Workington |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
}}
{{location map+ |Greater Manchester
|float=right
|width=450
|caption=Locations of Northern Premier League 2025–26 Premier Division teams (Greater Manchester)
|places=
{{location map~ |Greater Manchester |lat=53.5007 |long=-2.0783 |label= Ashton United |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Greater Manchester |lat=53.5167 |long=-2.1804 |label= F.C. United |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Greater Manchester |lat=53.4506 |long=-2.0682 |label= Hyde United |label_size=85 |position=right}}
}}
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!Club !Location !Ground !Capacity | |||
Ashton United | Ashton-under-Lyne | Hurst Cross | align="center" | 4,500 |
Bamber Bridge | Bamber Bridge | Irongate | align="center" | 2,264 |
Cleethorpes Town | Grimsby | Clee Road | align="center"| 1,000 |
FC United of Manchester | Manchester (Moston) | Broadhurst Park | align="center" | 4,400 |
Gainsborough Trinity | Gainsborough | The Northolme | align="center" | 4,304 |
Guiseley | Guiseley | Nethermoor Park | align="center" | 4,200 |
Hebburn Town | Hebburn | The Green Energy Sports Ground | align="center"| 1,500 |
Hednesford Town | Hednesford | Keys Park | align="center"| 6,039 |
Hyde United | Hyde | Ewen Fields | align="center" | 4,250 |
Ilkeston Town | Ilkeston | New Manor Ground | align="center" | 3,029 |
Lancaster City | Lancaster | The Giant Axe | align="center" | 3,500 |
Leek Town | Leek | Harrison Park | align="center"| 3,600 |
Morpeth Town | Morpeth | Craik Park | align="center"| 1,500 |
Prescot Cables | Prescot | IP Truck Parts Stadium | align="center"| 3,200 |
Rushall Olympic | Walsall (Rushall) | Dales Lane | align="center" | 2,000 |
Stocksbridge Park Steels | Stocksbridge | Bracken Moor | align="center"| 3,500 |
Stockton Town | Stockton | Bishopton Road West | align="center"| 1,800 |
Warrington Rylands 1906 | Warrington | Gorsey Lane | align="center"| 1,345 |
Warrington Town | Warrington | Cantilever Park | align="center"|3,500 |
Whitby Town | Whitby | Turnbull Ground | align="center" | 3,500 |
Widnes | Widnes | Halton Stadium | align="center"| 13,350 |
Workington | Workington | Borough Park | align="center"| 3,101 |
Division One East
{{Infobox football league season
|competition = Northern Premier League
Division One East
|season = 2025–26
|winners =
|promoted =
|relegated =
|matches =
|total goals =
|league topscorer =
|biggest home win =
|biggest away win =
|highest scoring =
|highest attendance =
|lowest attendance =
|prevseason = 2024–25
|nextseason = 2026–27
}}
Division One East consists of 22 teams, 15 from the previous season and 7 new teams.
=Team changes=
{{col-begin|width=auto}}
{{col-2}}
;To Division One East
Promoted from the Northern Counties East League Premier Division
Promoted from the Northern League Division One
Promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division North
Relegated from the Premier Division
{{col-2}}
;From Division One East
Promoted to the Premier Division
Transferred to Division One Midlands
Relegated to the Northern Counties East League Premier Division
Relegated to the United Counties League Premier Division North
{{col-end}}
=Division One East table=
|section=Division One East
|source=[https://www.thenpl.co.uk/tables/east NPL official site]
|result1=PRO |result2=PPO |result3=PPO |result4=PPO |result5=PPO |result19=REL |result20=REL |result21=REL |result22=REL
|team_order = ASH, BIS, BLS, BLT, BPA, BLG, BGH, CON, DUN, EML, GAR, GRI, HAL, HEA, LIN, MAT, NEW, NOR, OSS, PON, RCA, SIL
|update=
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|name_ASH = Ashington
|name_BIS = Bishop Auckland
|name_BLS = Blyth Spartans
|name_BLT = Blyth Town
|name_BPA = Bradford (Park Avenue)
|name_BLG = Bridlington Town
|name_BGH = Brighouse Town
|name_CON = Consett
|name_DUN = Dunston UTS
|name_EML = Emley
|name_GAR = Garforth Town
|name_GRI = Grimsby Borough
|name_HAL = Hallam
|name_HEA = Heaton Stannington
|name_LIN = Lincoln United
|name_MAT = Matlock Town
|name_NEW = Newton Aycliffe
|name_NOR = North Ferriby
|name_OSS = Ossett United
|name_PON = Pontefract Collieries
|name_RCA = Redcar Athletic
|name_SIL = Silsden
|show_limit=5
|class_rules = 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results
|res_col_header=PQR
|col_PRO=green1 |text_PRO=Promotion to the Premier Division
|col_PPO=blue1 |text_PPO=Qualification for the play-offs
|col_REL=red1 |text_REL=Relegation to Step 5
}}
=Results table=
{{#invoke:sports results|main
| source = [https://www.thenpl.co.uk/results?competition=67d7c7bb74247876e6dae40b NPL official site]
| update =
| a_note =
| matches_style = FBR
|team_order = ASH, BIS, BLS, BLT, BPA, BLG, BGH, CON, DUN, EML, GAR, GRI, HAL, HEA, LIN, MAT, NEW, NOR, OSS, PON, RCA, SIL
|name_ASH = Ashington
|name_BIS = Bishop Auckland
|name_BLS = Blyth Spartans
|name_BLT = Blyth Town
|name_BPA = {{nowrap|Bradford (Park Avenue)}}
|name_BLG = Bridlington Town
|name_BGH = Brighouse Town
|name_CON = Consett
|name_DUN = Dunston UTS
|name_EML = Emley
|name_GAR = Garforth Town
|name_GRI = Grimsby Borough
|name_HAL = Hallam
|name_HEA = Heaton Stannington
|name_LIN = Lincoln United
|name_MAT = Matlock Town
|name_NEW = Newton Aycliffe
|name_NOR = North Ferriby
|name_OSS = Ossett United
|name_PON = Pontefract Collieries
|name_RCA = Redcar Athletic
|name_SIL = Silsden
}}
=Stadia and locations=
{{location map+ |Northern England
|float=right
|width=680
|caption=Locations of Northern Premier League 2025–26 Division One East teams
|places=
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=55.1846 |long=-1.5512 |label= Ashington |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.6382 |long=-1.6937 |label=Bishop Auckland|label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=55.120853 |long=-1.511197|label=Blyth Spartans|label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=55.1058 |long=-1.5197 |label=Blyth Town|label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.7586 |long=-1.7769 |label= Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.0891 |long=-0.1973 |label= Bridlington Town |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.7197 |long=-1.8002 |label= Brighouse Town F.C.|label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.8503 |long=-1.8238 |label= Consett |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.9554 |long=-1.6505 |label= Dunston |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.6126 |long=-1.6319 |label= Emley |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.7989 |long=-1.3623 |label=Garforth Town |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.5476 |long=-0.1227 |label= Grimsby Borough |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.376417 |long=-1.530944 |label= Hallam |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.9990 |long=-1.5905 |label=Heaton Stannington|label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.2107|long=-0.5853 |label={{nowrap|Lincoln United}}|label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.1370 |long=-1.5517 |label= Matlock Town |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.6153 |long=-1.5584 |label= Newton Aycliffe |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.7173 |long=-0.5001 |label= North Ferriby |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.6816 |long=-1.5775 |label= Ossett United |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.6965 |long=-1.3140 |label= Pontefract |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=54.6028 |long=-1.0389 |label=Redcar Athletic|label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |Northern England |lat=53.907012 |long=-1.943710 |label=Silsden|label_size=85 |position=top}}
}}
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Team
! Location ! Stadium ! Capacity | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ashington | Ashington | Woodhorn Lane | align="center"| 2,000 |
Bishop Auckland | Bishop Auckland | Heritage Park | align="center"|1,950 |
Blyth Spartans | Blyth | Croft Park | align="center"| 4,435 |
Blyth Town | Blyth | South Newsham Playing Fields | align="center"| 1,000 |
Bradford (Park Avenue) | Bradford | Horsfall Stadium | align="center" | 3,500 |
Bridlington Town | Bridlington | Queensgate | align="center"| 3,000 |
Brighouse Town | Brighouse | St Giles Road | align="center"| 1,000 |
Consett | Consett | Belle View Stadium | align="center" | 3,770 |
Dunston UTS | Dunston | Wellington Road | align="center"| 2,500 |
Emley | Emley | Fantastic Media Welfare Ground | align="center"| 2,000 |
Garforth Town | Garforth | Wheatley Park | align="center"| 3,000 |
Grimsby Borough | Grimsby | Bradley Football Centre | align="center"| 1,000 |
Hallam | Crosspool | Sandygate | align="center"| 1,300 |
Heaton Stannington | High Heaton | The Willow Park | align="center"| 2,000 |
Lincoln United | Lincoln | Ashby Avenue | align="center"| 2,200 |
Matlock Town | Matlock | Causeway Lane | align="center" | 2,214 |
Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe | Moore Lane Park | align="center"| 1,000 |
North Ferriby | North Ferriby | The Dransfield Stadium | align="center"| 3,000 |
Ossett United | Ossett | Ingfield | align="center"| 1,950 |
Pontefract Collieries | Pontefract | Harratt Nissan Stadium | align="center"| 1,200 |
Redcar Athletic | Redcar | Green Lane | align="center"| 1,000 |
Silsden | Silsden | Keighley Road Stadium | align="center"| 1,500 |
Division One Midlands
{{Infobox football league season
|competition = Northern Premier League
Division One Midlands
|season = 2025–26
|winners =
|promoted =
|relegated =
|matches =
|total goals =
|league topscorer =
|biggest home win =
|biggest away win =
|highest scoring =
|highest attendance =
|lowest attendance =
|prevseason = 2024–25
|nextseason = 2026–27
}}
Division One Midlands consists of 22 teams, 14 from the previous season and 8 new teams.
=Team changes=
{{col-begin|width=auto}}
{{col-2}}
;To Division One Midlands
Promoted from the Midland League Premier Division
Promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division North
Promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division South
Relegated from the Premier Division
Transferred from Division One East
{{col-2}}
;From Division One Midlands
Promoted to the Southern League Premier Division Central
Transferred to Division One West
Relegated to the Midland League Premier Division
Relegated to the United Counties League Premier Division North
Relegated to the United Counties League Premier Division South
Resigned from the league
{{col-end}}
=Division One Midlands table=
|section=Division One Midlands
|source=[https://www.thenpl.co.uk/tables/midlands NPL official site]
|result1=PRO |result2=PPO |result3=PPO |result4=PPO |result5=PPO |result19=REL |result20=REL |result21=REL |result22=REL
|team_order = R&D, ANS, BAS, BED, BEL, BSM, BOU, CAR, COL, COR, CVS, HLR, LIC, LEU, LOU, MIC, RCW, RUG, SHD, SNT, SCT, WEL
|update=
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|win_LIC=0|draw_LIC=0|loss_LIC=0|gf_LIC=0|ga_LIC=0
|win_LEU=0|draw_LEU=0|loss_LEU=0|gf_LEU=0|ga_LEU=0
|win_LOU=0|draw_LOU=0|loss_LOU=0|gf_LOU=0|ga_LOU=0
|win_MIC=0|draw_MIC=0|loss_MIC=0|gf_MIC=0|ga_MIC=0
|win_RCW=0|draw_RCW=0|loss_RCW=0|gf_RCW=0|ga_RCW=0
|win_RUG=0|draw_RUG=0|loss_RUG=0|gf_RUG=0|ga_RUG=0
|win_SHD=0|draw_SHD=0|loss_SHD=0|gf_SHD=0|ga_SHD=0
|win_SNT=0|draw_SNT=0|loss_SNT=0|gf_SNT=0|ga_SNT=0
|win_SCT=0|draw_SCT=0|loss_SCT=0|gf_SCT=0|ga_SCT=0
|win_WEL=0|draw_WEL=0|loss_WEL=0|gf_WEL=0|ga_WEL=0
|name_R&D = AFC Rushden & Diamonds
|name_ANS = Anstey Nomads
|name_BAS = Basford United
|name_BED = Bedworth United
|name_BEL = Belper Town
|name_BSM = Boldmere St Michaels
|name_BOU = Bourne Town
|name_CAR = Carlton Town
|name_COL = Coleshill Town
|name_COR = Corby Town
|name_CVS = Coventry Sphinx
|name_HLR = Hinckley LRFC
|name_LIC = Lichfield City
|name_LEU = Long Eaton United
|name_LOU = Loughborough Students
|name_MIC = Mickleover
|name_RCW = Racing Club Warwick
|name_RUG = Rugby Borough
|name_SHD = Shepshed Dynamo
|name_SNT = St Neots Town
|name_SCT = Sutton Coldfield Town
|name_WEL = Wellingborough Town
|show_limit=5
|class_rules=1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results
|res_col_header=PQR
|col_PRO=green1 |text_PRO=Promotion to the Southern League Premier Central
|col_PPO=blue1 |text_PPO=Qualification for the play-offs
|col_REL=red1 |text_REL=Relegation to Step 5
}}
=Results table=
{{#invoke:sports results|main
| source = [https://www.thenpl.co.uk/results?competition=67d7c7bb74247876e6dae40c NPL official site]
| update =
| a_note =
| matches_style = FBR
|team_order = R&D, ANS, BAS, BED, BEL, BSM, BOU, CAR, COL, COR, CVS, HLR, LIC, LEU, LOU, MIC, RCW, RUG, SHD, SNT, SCT, WEL
|name_R&D = {{nowrap|AFC Rushden & Diamonds}}
|name_ANS = Anstey Nomads
|name_BAS = Basford United
|name_BED = Bedworth United
|name_BEL = Belper Town
|name_BSM = Boldmere St Michaels
|name_BOU = Bourne Town
|name_CAR = Carlton Town
|name_COL = Coleshill Town
|name_COR = Corby Town
|name_CVS = Coventry Sphinx
|name_HLR = Hinckley LRFC
|name_LIC = Lichfield City
|name_LEU = Long Eaton United
|name_LOU = Loughborough Students
|name_MIC = Mickleover
|name_RCW = Racing Club Warwick
|name_RUG = Rugby Borough
|name_SHD = Shepshed Dynamo
|name_SNT = St Neots Town
|name_SCT = Sutton Coldfield Town
|name_WEL = Wellingborough Town
}}
=Stadia and locations=
{{location map+ |England Midlands
|float=right
|width=680
|caption=Locations of Northern Premier League 2025–26 Division One Midlands teams
|places=
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.2912 |long=-0.5872 |label= AFC Rushden & Diamonds |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.6757 |long=-1.1802 |label= Anstey Nomads |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.9877 |long=-1.1896 |label= Basford United |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.4766 |long=-1.4713 |label= Bedworth United F.C. |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=53.0272 |long=-1.4873 |label= Belper Town |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.5418 |long=-1.8424 |label= Boldmere St Michaels |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.7686|long=-0.3785 |label= Bourne Town |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.9714 |long=-1.0627 |label= Carlton Town |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.4826 |long=-1.6985 |label= Coleshill Town |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.5066 |long=-0.7185 |label= Corby Town |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.4014 |long=-1.4721 |label= Coventry Sphinx |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.5591 |long=-1.3404 |label= Hinckley LRFC |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.693320 |long=-1.813743 |label=Lichfield City |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.8964 |long=-1.2563 |label= {{nowrap|Long Eaton United}} |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.7593 |long=-1.2424 |label={{nowrap|Loughborough
Students}}|label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.9237 |long=-1.5400 |label= Mickleover |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.2755 |long=-1.6016 |label={{nowrap|Racing Club
Warwick}}|label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.3536|long=-1.2112 |label= Rugby Borough |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.7701 |long=-1.2924 |label= Shepshed Dynamo |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.2329|long=-0.2449 |label= St Neots Town |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.5567 |long=-1.8186 |label= Sutton Coldfield Town F.C. |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |England Midlands |lat=52.2932 |long=-0.6822 |label={{nowrap|Wellingborough
Town}}|label_size=85 |position=top}}
}}
class="wikitable sortable" | |||
Team
! Location ! Stadium ! Capacity | |||
---|---|---|---|
AFC Rushden & Diamonds | Rushden | Hayden Road | align="center" | 2,000 |
Anstey Nomads | Anstey | Cropston Road | align="center"| 1,000 |
Basford United | Nottingham (Basford) | Greenwich Avenue | align="center" | 1,600 |
Bedworth United | Bedworth | The Oval | align="center"| 3,000 |
Belper Town | Belper | Christchurch Meadow | align="center"| 2,650 |
Boldmere St Michaels | Boldmere | Trevor Brown Memorial Ground | align="center"| 2,000 |
Bourne Town | Bourne | Abbey Lawn | align="center"| 2,000 |
Carlton Town | Carlton | Bill Stokeld Stadium | align="center"| 1,500 |
Coleshill Town | Coleshill | Pack Meadow | align="center"| 2,000 |
Corby Town | Corby | Steel Park | align="center"| 3,893 |
Coventry Sphinx | Coventry | Sphinx Drive | align="center"| 1,000 |
Hinckley LRFC | Hinckley | Leicester Road Stadium | align="center" | 4,329 |
Lichfield City | Lichfield | City Ground | align="center"| 1,000 |
Long Eaton United | Long Eaton | Grange Park | align="center"| 3,000 |
Loughborough Students | Loughborough | Loughborough University Stadium | align="center"| 3,000 |
Carlton Town | Carlton | Bill Stokeld Stadium | align="center"| 1,500 |
Racing Club Warwick | Warwick | Townsend Meadow | align="center"| 1,280 |
Rugby Borough | Rugby | Kilsby Lane | align="center"| 1,000 |
Shepshed Dynamo | Shepshed | The Dovecote Stadium | align="center"| 2,500 |
St Neots Town | St Neots | New Rowley Park | align="center"| 3,500 |
Sutton Coldfield Town | Sutton Coldfield | Coles Lane | align="center"| 4,500 |
Wellingborough Town | Wellingborough | Dog & Duck Football Ground | align="center"| 2,500 |
{{Clear}}
Division One West
{{Infobox football league season
|competition = Northern Premier League
Division One West
|season = 2025–26
|winners =
|promoted =
|relegated =
|matches =
|total goals =
|league topscorer =
|biggest home win =
|biggest away win =
|highest scoring =
|highest attendance =
|lowest attendance =
|prevseason = 2024–25
|nextseason = 2026–27
}}
Division One West consists of 22 teams, 17 from the previous season and 5 new teams.
=Team changes=
{{col-begin|width=auto}}
{{col-2}}
;To Division One West
Promoted from the Midland League Premier Division
Promoted from the North West Counties League Premier Division
Transferred from Division One Midlands
{{col-2}}
;From Division One West
Promoted to the Premier Division
Relegated to the Midland League Premier Division
Relegated to the North West Counties League Premier Division
{{col-end}}
=Division One West table=
|section=Division One West
|source=[https://www.thenpl.co.uk/tables/west NPL official site]
|result1=PRO |result2=PPO |result3=PPO |result4=PPO |result5=PPO |result19=REL |result20=REL |result21=REL |result22=REL
|team_order= ATC, AVR, BOO, BRY, CHA, CLI, CON, DAR, KGA, LWB, MOS, NAN, NEW, RUN, SHI, SPK, STR, SBC, TRA, VHM, WIT, WYT
|update=
|win_ATC=0|draw_ATC=0|loss_ATC=0|gf_ATC=0|ga_ATC=0
|win_AVR=0|draw_AVR=0|loss_AVR=0|gf_AVR=0|ga_AVR=0
|win_BOO=0|draw_BOO=0|loss_BOO=0|gf_BOO=0|ga_BOO=0
|win_BRY=0|draw_BRY=0|loss_BRY=0|gf_BRY=0|ga_BRY=0
|win_CHA=0|draw_CHA=0|loss_CHA=0|gf_CHA=0|ga_CHA=0
|win_CLI=0|draw_CLI=0|loss_CLI=0|gf_CLI=0|ga_CLI=0
|win_CON=0|draw_CON=0|loss_CON=0|gf_CON=0|ga_CON=0
|win_DAR=0|draw_DAR=0|loss_DAR=0|gf_DAR=0|ga_DAR=0
|win_KGA=0|draw_KGA=0|loss_KGA=0|gf_KGA=0|ga_KGA=0
|win_LWB=0|draw_LWB=0|loss_LWB=0|gf_LWB=0|ga_LWB=0
|win_MOS=0|draw_MOS=0|loss_MOS=0|gf_MOS=0|ga_MOS=0
|win_NAN=0|draw_NAN=0|loss_NAN=0|gf_NAN=0|ga_NAN=0
|win_NEW=0|draw_NEW=0|loss_NEW=0|gf_NEW=0|ga_NEW=0
|win_RUN=0|draw_RUN=0|loss_RUN=0|gf_RUN=0|ga_RUN=0
|win_SHI=0|draw_SHI=0|loss_SHI=0|gf_SHI=0|ga_SHI=0
|win_SPK=0|draw_SPK=0|loss_SPK=0|gf_SPK=0|ga_SPK=0
|win_STR=0|draw_STR=0|loss_STR=0|gf_STR=0|ga_STR=0
|win_SBC=0|draw_SBC=0|loss_SBC=0|gf_SBC=0|ga_SBC=0
|win_TRA=0|draw_TRA=0|loss_TRA=0|gf_TRA=0|ga_TRA=0
|win_VHM=0|draw_VHM=0|loss_VHM=0|gf_VHM=0|ga_VHM=0
|win_WIT=0|draw_WIT=0|loss_WIT=0|gf_WIT=0|ga_WIT=0
|win_WYT=0|draw_WYT=0|loss_WYT=0|gf_WYT=0|ga_WYT=0
|name_ATC = Atherton Collieries
|name_AVR = Avro
|name_BOO = Bootle
|name_BRY = Bury
|name_CHA = Chasetown
|name_CLI = Clitheroe
|name_CON = Congleton Town
|name_DAR = Darlaston Town (1874)
|name_KGA = Kidsgrove Athletic
|name_LWB = Lower Breck
|name_MOS = Mossley
|name_NAN = Nantwich Town
|name_NEW = Newcastle Town
|name_RUN = Runcorn Linnets
|name_SHI = Shifnal Town
|name_SPK = Sporting Khalsa
|name_STR = Stafford Rangers
|name_SBC = Stalybridge Celtic
|name_TRA = Trafford
|name_VHM = Vauxhall Motors
|name_WIT = Witton Albion
|name_WYT = Wythenshawe Town
|show_limit=5
|class_rules = 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results
|res_col_header=PQR
|col_PRO=green1 |text_PRO=Promotion to the Premier Division
|col_PPO=blue1 |text_PPO=Qualification for the play-offs
|col_REL=red1 |text_REL=Relegation to Step 5
}}
=Results table=
{{#invoke:sports results|main
| source = [https://www.thenpl.co.uk/results?competition=67d7c7bb74247876e6dae40d NPL official site]
| update =
| a_note =
| matches_style = FBR
|team_order=ATC, AVR, BOO, BRY, CHA, CLI, CON, DAR, KGA, LWB, MOS, NAN, NEW, RUN, SHI, SPK, STR, SBC, TRA, VHM, WIT, WYT
|name_ATC = Atherton Collieries
|name_AVR = Avro
|name_BOO = Bootle
|name_BRY = Bury
|name_CHA = Chasetown
|name_CLI = Clitheroe
|name_CON = Congleton Town
|name_DAR = {{nowrap|Darlaston Town (1874)}}
|name_KGA = Kidsgrove Athletic
|name_LWB = Lower Breck
|name_MOS = Mossley
|name_NAN = Nantwich Town
|name_NEW = Newcastle Town
|name_RUN = Runcorn Linnets
|name_SHI = Shifnal Town
|name_SPK = Sporting Khalsa
|name_STR = Stafford Rangers
|name_SBC = Stalybridge Celtic
|name_TRA = Trafford
|name_VHM = Vauxhall Motors
|name_WIT = Witton Albion
|name_WYT = Wythenshawe Town
}}
=Stadia and locations=
{{location map+ |North West England
|float=right
|width=500
|caption=Locations of Northern Premier League 2025–26 Division One West teams
|places=
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.5235 |long=-2.4849 |label= Atherton Collieries |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.5185 |long=-2.1217 |label= Avro |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.4713 |long=-2.9305 |label= Bootle |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.5805 |long=-2.29482 |label= Bury |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.8717 |long=-2.3854 |label= Clitheroe |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.1629 |long=-2.2189 |label=Congleton Town |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |North West England |lat=53.447657 |long=-2.951809 |label=Lower Breck |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.5164 |long=-2.0443 |label= Mossley |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.0727 |long=-2.5285 |label= Nantwich Town |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.3157 |long=-2.6702 |label= Runcorn Linnets |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.4753 |long=-2.0439 |label= Stalybridge Celtic|label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.4464 |long=-2.3722 |label= Trafford |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.2933 |long=-2.9402 |label= Vauxhall Motors |label_size=85 |position=top}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.2705 |long=-2.4887 |label= Witton Albion |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |North West England|lat=53.4002 |long=-2.2998 |label=Wythenshawe Town |label_size=85 |position=left}}}}
{{location map+ |Staffordshire
|float=left
|width=300
|caption=Locations of Northern Premier League 2025–26 Division One West Staffordshire teams
|places=
{{location map~ |Staffordshire|lat=52.6701 |long=-1.9408 |label= Chasetown |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Staffordshire |lat=52.5809 |long=-2.0225 |label= Darlaston Town |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Staffordshire|lat=53.0811 |long=-2.2506 |label= Kidsgrove Athletic |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Staffordshire|lat=52.9977 |long=-2.2149 |label= Newcastle Town |label_size=85 |position=right}}
{{location map~ |Staffordshire|lat=52.673078 |long=-2.361961 |label=Shifnal Town |label_size=85 |position=bottom}}
{{location map~ |Staffordshire |lat=52.5919 |long=-2.0659 |label= Sporting Khalsa |label_size=85 |position=left}}
{{location map~ |Staffordshire|lat=52.8185 |long=-2.1168 |label= Stafford Rangers |label_size=85 |position=left}}
}}
class="wikitable sortable" | |||
Team
! Location ! Stadium ! Capacity | |||
---|---|---|---|
Atherton Collieries | Atherton | Alder Street | align="center" | 2,500 |
Avro | Oldham | Whitebank Stadium | align="center"| 1,500 |
Bootle | Bootle | New Bucks Park | align="center"| 3,750 |
Bury | Bury | Gigg Lane | align="center"| 12,500 |
Chasetown | Burntwood | The Scholars Ground | align="center"| 3,000 |
Clitheroe | Clitheroe | Shawbridge | align="center"| 2,000 |
Congleton Town | Congleton | Cleric Stadium | align="center"| 1,500 |
Darlaston Town (1874) | Walsall | The Paycare Ground | align="center"| 1,000 |
Kidsgrove Athletic | Kidsgrove | The Autonet Insurance Stadium | align="center"| 2,000 |
Lower Breck | Liverpool (Anfield) | Anfield Sports and Community Centre | align="center" | 1,000 |
Mossley | Mossley | Seel Park | align="center"| 4,000 |
Nantwich Town | Nantwich | The Weaver Stadium | align="center" | 3,500 |
Newcastle Town | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Lyme Valley Stadium | align="center"| 4,000 |
Runcorn Linnets | Runcorn | APEC Taxis Stadium | align="center"| 1,600 |
Shifnal Town | Shifnal | Phoenix Park | align="center" | 1,500 |
Sporting Khalsa | Willenhall | Aspray Arena | align="center"| 5,000 |
Stafford Rangers | Stafford | Marston Road | align="center" | 4,000 |
Stalybridge Celtic | Stalybridge | Bower Fold | align="center" | 6,500 |
Trafford | Flixton | Shawe Lane | align="center"| 2,500 |
Vauxhall Motors | Ellesmere Port | vanEupen Arena | align="center"| 3,300 |
Witton Albion | Northwich | Wincham Park | align="center"| 4,813 |
Wythenshawe Town | Wythenshawe | Ericstan Stadium | align="center"| 1,000 |
{{Clear}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://thenpl.co.uk/ Official website]
{{Northern Premier League}}
{{2025–26 in English men's football}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:2025-26 Northern Premier League}}