2023–24 Northern Premier League
The 2023–24 season is the 56th 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
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
← 2022–23 2024-25 → | |
Team changes
The following 6 clubs left the Premier Division before the season:
- Belper Town – relegated to Division One East
- Liversedge – relegated to Division One East
- Nantwich Town – relegated to Division One West
- South Shields – promoted to the National League North
- Stalybridge Celtic – relegated to Division One West
- Warrington Town – promoted to the National League North
The following 6 clubs joined the division before the season:
- Basford United - transferred from the Southern League Premier Division Central
- Bradford (Park Avenue) – relegated from the National League North
- Ilkeston Town – transferred from the Southern League Premier Division Central
- Macclesfield – promoted from the Division One West
- Workington – promoted from Division One West
- Worksop Town – promoted from the Division One East
Premier Division table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radcliffe | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 15 | +31 | 36 | Promotion to the National League North |
| 2 | Warrington Rylands 1906 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 12 | +9 | 28 | Qualification for the play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Ashton United | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 25 | |
| 4 | Worksop Town | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 15 | +9 | 22 | |
| 5 | Marine | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 16 | +7 | 22 | |
| 6 | Hyde United | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 22 | |
| 7 | Macclesfield | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 16 | +8 | 20 | |
| 8 | Morpeth Town | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 24 | +6 | 19 | |
| 9 | Ilkeston Town | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 19 | +5 | 19 | |
| 10 | Guiseley | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 19 | +1 | 19 | |
| 11 | Workington | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 32 | −8 | 19 | |
| 12 | Matlock Town | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 28 | −1 | 18 | |
| 13 | Whitby Town | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 18 | +4 | 17 | |
| 14 | Lancaster City | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 17 | |
| 15 | FC United of Manchester | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 28 | −7 | 17 | |
| 16 | Gainsborough Trinity | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 26 | −6 | 16 | |
| 17 | Bamber Bridge | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 15 | +1 | 15 | |
| 18 | Marske United | 14 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 39 | −17 | 12 | |
| 19 | Bradford (Park Avenue) | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 21 | −8 | 10 | Relegation to Step 4 |
| 20 | Stafford Rangers | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 25 | −14 | 8 | |
| 21 | Atherton Collieries | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 28 | −16 | 8 | |
| 22 | Basford United | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 21 | −9 | 6 |
Updated to match(es) played on 24 October 2023. Source: NPL official site
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Notes:
- Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the National League North.
Stadia and locations
Locations of Northern Premier League 2023–24 Premier Division teams (Greater Manchester)
| Club | Location | Ground | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton United | Ashton-under-Lyne | Hurst Cross | 4,500 |
| Atherton Collieries | Atherton | Alder Street | 2,500 |
| Bamber Bridge | Bamber Bridge | Irongate | 2,264 |
| Basford United | Basford | Greenwich Avenue | 1,600 |
| Bradford (Park Avenue) | Bradford | Horsfall Stadium | 3,500 |
| FC United of Manchester | Manchester (Moston) | Broadhurst Park | 4,400 |
| Gainsborough Trinity | Gainsborough | The Northolme | 4,304 |
| Guiseley | Guiseley | Nethermoor Park | 4,200 |
| Hyde United | Hyde | Ewen Fields | 4,250 |
| Ilkeston Town | Ilkeston | New Manor Ground | 3,029 |
| Lancaster City | Lancaster | The Giant Axe | 3,500 |
| Macclesfield | Macclesfield | Leasing.com Stadium | 5,300 |
| Marine | Crosby | Rossett Park | 3,185 |
| Marske United | Marske-by-the-Sea | Mount Pleasant | 2,500 |
| Matlock Town | Matlock | Causeway Lane | 2,214 |
| Morpeth Town | Morpeth | Craik Park | 1,500 |
| Radcliffe | Radcliffe | Stainton Park | 3,500 |
| Stafford Rangers | Stafford | Marston Road | 4,000 |
| Warrington Rylands 1906 | Warrington | Gorsey Lane | 1,345 |
| Whitby Town | Whitby | Turnbull Ground | 3,500 |
| Workington | Workington | Borough Park | 3,101 |
| Worksop Town | Worksop | Sandy Lane | 2,500 |
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathon Margetts | Matlock Town | 15 |
| 2 | Jaime Walker | Ilkeston Town | 10 |
| 3 | Finlay Sinclair-Smith | Marine | 9 |
| 4 | Adam Boyes | Marske United | 8 |
| Alex Curran | Macclesfield | ||
| Andrew Johnson | Morpeth Town | ||
| 7 | Josh Hancock | Radcliffe | 7 |
| Gabriel Johnson | Guiseley | ||
| 9 | Luke Hall | Worksop Town | 6 |
| Liam Hughes | Worksop Town | ||
| Will Longbottom | Bradford PA | ||
| Jude Oyibo | Radcliffe | ||
| David Symington | Workington | ||
Results table
Division One West
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
← 2022–23 2023-24 → | |
Team changes
The following 6 clubs left Division One West before the season:
- Macclesfield – promoted to the Premier Division
- Skelmersdale United - demoted to North West Counties League Premier Division
- Workington – promoted to the Premier Division
- Glossop North End - relegated to North West Counties League Premier Division
- Colne - relegated to North West Counties League Premier Division
- Ramsbottom United - relegated to North West Counties League Premier Division
The following 6 clubs joined the division before the season:
- Avro – promoted from the North West Counties League Premier Division
- Chasetown - transferred from the Division One Midlands
- Hednesford Town – relegated from the Southern League Premier Division Central
- Nantwich Town – relegated from the Premier Division
- Stalybridge Celtic – relegated from the Premier Division
- Vauxhall Motors – promoted from the North West Counties League Premier Division
Division One West table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kidsgrove Athletic | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 18 | +10 | 22 | Promotion to the Premier Division |
| 2 | Clitheroe | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 15 | +8 | 21 | Qualification for the play-offs |
| 3 | Prescot Cables | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 20 | |
| 4 | Stalybridge Celtic | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 20 | |
| 5 | Avro | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 17 | |
| 6 | Leek Town | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 10 | +9 | 16 | |
| 7 | Runcorn Linnets | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 15 | |
| 8 | Chasetown | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| 9 | Witton Albion | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 24 | −5 | 15 | |
| 10 | Mossley | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 21 | −5 | 15 | |
| 11 | Newcastle Town | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 14 | |
| 12 | Hanley Town | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 14 | |
| 13 | 1874 Northwich | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 17 | −5 | 14 | |
| 14 | Nantwich Town | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 13 | |
| 15 | Widnes | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 13 | |
| 16 | Bootle | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 12 | |
| 17 | City of Liverpool | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 11 | |
| 18 | Vauxhall Motors | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 10 | |
| 19 | Trafford | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 15 | −6 | 6 | Relegation to Step 5 |
| 20 | Hednesford Town | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 25 | −10 | 6 |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 October 2023. Source: NPL official site
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Stadia and locations
Locations of Northern Premier League 2023–24 Division One West teams
Locations of Northern Premier League 2023–24 Division One West Staffordshire teams
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 Northwich | Barnton | The Offside Trust Stadium (groundshare with Barnton) | 3,000 |
| Avro | Oldham | Whitebank Stadium | 1,500 |
| Bootle | Bootle | New Bucks Park | 3,750 |
| Chasetown | Burntwood | The Scholars Ground | 3,000 |
| City of Liverpool | Bootle | New Bucks Park (groundshare with Bootle) | 3,750 |
| Clitheroe | Clitheroe | Shawbridge | 2,000 |
| Hanley Town | Stoke-on-Trent | Potteries Park | 1,300 |
| Hednesford Town | Hednesford | Keys Park | 6,039 |
| Kidsgrove Athletic | Kidsgrove | The Autonet Insurance Stadium | 2,000 |
| Leek Town | Leek | Harrison Park | 3,600 |
| Mossley | Mossley | Seel Park | 4,000 |
| Nantwich Town | Nantwich | The Weaver Stadium | 3,500 |
| Newcastle Town | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Lyme Valley Stadium | 4,000 |
| Prescot Cables | Prescot | IP Truck Parts Stadium | 3,200 |
| Runcorn Linnets | Runcorn | APEC Taxis Stadium | 1,600 |
| Stalybridge Celtic | Stalybridge | Bower Fold | 6,500 |
| Trafford | Flixton | Shawe Lane | 2,500 |
| Vauxhall Motors | Ellesmere Port | vanEupen Arena | 3,300 |
| Widnes | Widnes | Halton Stadium | 13,350 |
| Witton Albion | Northwich | Wincham Park | 4,813 |
Division One East
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
← 2022–23 2024–25 → | |
Division One East comprises 20 teams, one more than the previous season.
Team changes
The following 6 clubs left Division One East before the season:
- Lincoln United – relegated to the United Counties League Premier Division North
- Long Eaton United – promoted to the Southern League Premier Division Central
- North Shields – demoted to the Northern League Division One
- Shildon – relegated to the Northern League Division One
- Tadcaster Albion – relegated to the Northern Counties East League Premier Division
- Worksop Town – promoted to the Premier Division
The following 6 clubs joined the division before the season:
- Ashington – promoted from the Northern League Division One
- Belper Town – relegated from the Premier Division
- Liversedge – relegated from the Premier Division
- Newton Aycliffe – promoted from the Northern League Division One
- North Ferriby – promoted from the Northern Counties East League Premier Division
- Winterton Rangers – promoted from the Northern Counties East League Premier Division
Division One East table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belper Town | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 15 | +13 | 22 | Promotion to the Premier Division |
| 2 | Hebburn Town | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 11 | +8 | 21 | Qualification for the play-offs |
| 3 | Stockton Town | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 20 | |
| 4 | Pontefract Collieries | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 20 | |
| 5 | Dunston UTS | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15 | +4 | 18 | |
| 6 | Carlton Town | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 18 | |
| 7 | Cleethorpes Town | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 17 | |
| 8 | Consett | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 12 | +5 | 16 | |
| 9 | North Ferriby | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 16 | |
| 10 | Liversedge | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 15 | |
| 11 | Brighouse Town | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 14 | |
| 12 | Grimsby Borough | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 20 | −4 | 13 | |
| 13 | Bridlington Town | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 23 | −7 | 13 | |
| 14 | Grantham Town | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 12 | |
| 15 | Newton Aycliffe | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 23 | −11 | 12 | |
| 16 | Stocksbridge Park Steels | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 11 | |
| 17 | Ashington | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 18 | −4 | 10 | |
| 18 | Sheffield | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 21 | −5 | 10 | |
| 19 | Ossett United | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 18 | −9 | 10 | Relegation to Step 5 |
| 20 | Winterton Rangers | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 29 | −19 | 9 |
Updated to match(es) played on 24 October 2023. Source: NPL official site
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Stadia and locations
Locations of Northern Premier League 2023–24 Division One East teams
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington | Ashington | Woodhorn Lane | 2,000 |
| Belper Town | Belper | Christchurch Meadow | 2,650 |
| Bridlington Town | Bridlington | Queensgate | 3,000 |
| Brighouse Town | Brighouse | St Giles Road | 1,000 |
| Carlton Town | Carlton | Bill Stokeld Stadium | 1,500 |
| Cleethorpes Town | Grimsby | Clee Road | 1,000 |
| Consett | Consett | Belle View Stadium | 3,770 |
| Dunston UTS | Dunston | Wellington Road | 2,500 |
| Grantham Town | Grantham | South Kesteven Sports Stadium | 7,500 |
| Grimsby Borough | Grimsby | Bradley Football Centre | 1,000 |
| Hebburn Town | Hebburn | The Green Energy Sports Ground | – |
| Liversedge | Cleckheaton | Clayborn | 2,000 |
| Newton Aycliffe | Newton Aycliffe | ||
| North Ferriby | North Ferriby | The Dransfield Stadium | 3,000 |
| Ossett United | Ossett | Ingfield | 1,950 |
| Pontefract Collieries | Pontefract | Harratt Nissan Stadium | 1,200 |
| Sheffield | Dronfield | Coach and Horses Ground | 2,089 |
| Stocksbridge Park Steels | Stocksbridge | Bracken Moor | 3,500 |
| Stockton Town | Stockton | Bishopton Road West | 1,800 |
| Winterton Rangers | Winterton | West Street Stadium |
Division One Midlands
| Season | 2022–23 |
|---|---|
← 2022–23 2024–25 → | |
Team changes
The following 7 clubs left Division One Midlands before the season:
- Chasetown - transferred to Division One West
- Daventry Town – relegated to the United Counties League Premier Division South
- Dereham Town – relegated to the Eastern Counties League Premier Division
- Halesowen Town – promoted to the Southern League Premier Division Central
- Stamford – promoted to the Southern League Premier Division Central
- St Neots Town – relegated to the United Counties League Premier Division South
- Yaxley – relegated to the United Counties League Premier Division South
The following 7 clubs joined the division before the season:
- AFC Rushden & Diamonds – relegated from the Southern League Premier Division Central
- Anstey Nomads – promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division North
- Coventry Sphinx – promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division South
- Lye Town – promoted from the Midland League Premier Division
- Quorn – promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division North
- Rugby Town – promoted from the United Counties League Premier Division South
- Walsall Wood – promoted from the Midland League Premier Division
Division One Midlands table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spalding United | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 10 | +14 | 23 | Promotion to the Premier Division |
| 2 | Harborough Town | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | +8 | 21 | Qualification for the play-offs |
| 3 | Loughborough Dynamo | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 20 | |
| 4 | Bedworth United | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 20 | |
| 5 | Sporting Khalsa | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 16 | |
| 6 | Anstey Nomads | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 16 | |
| 7 | Quorn | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 13 | +6 | 15 | |
| 8 | Hinckley LRFC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 15 | |
| 9 | Lye Town | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| 10 | Corby Town | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | +6 | 14 | |
| 11 | Shepshed Dynamo | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 16 | −3 | 14 | |
| 12 | Walsall Wood | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 13 | |
| 13 | Coleshill Town | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 19 | −3 | 13 | |
| 14 | Cambridge City | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 12 | |
| 15 | Sutton Coldfield Town | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 10 | |
| 16 | Gresley Rovers | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 24 | −10 | 10 | |
| 17 | Coventry Sphinx | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | −8 | 9 | |
| 18 | Boldmere St Michaels | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 | −7 | 7 | |
| 19 | Rugby Town | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 25 | −17 | 6 | Relegation to Step 5 |
| 20 | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 20 | −15 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 October 2023. Source: NPL official site
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results[1]
Stadia and locations
Locations of Northern Premier League 2023–24 Division One Midlands teams
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Rushden & Diamonds | Rushden | Hayden Road | 2,000 |
| Anstey Nomads | Anstey | Cropston Road | – |
| Bedworth United | Bedworth | The Oval | 3,000 |
| Boldmere St Michaels | Boldmere | Trevor Brown Memorial Ground | 2,000 |
| Cambridge City | Impington | Bridge Road (Impington) | 4,300 |
| Coleshill Town | Coleshill | Pack Meadow | 2,000 |
| Corby Town | Corby | Steel Park | 3,893 |
| Coventry Sphinx | Coventry | Sphinx Drive | – |
| Gresley Rovers | Church Gresley | Moat Ground | 2,400 |
| Harborough Town | Market Harborough | Bowden Park | – |
| Hinckley LRFC | Hinckley | Leicester Road Stadium | 4,329 |
| Loughborough Dynamo | Loughborough | Nanpantan Sports Ground | 1,500 |
| Lye Town | Lye | Lye Sports Ground | 1,000 |
| Quorn | Quorn | Farley Way Stadium | 1,400 |
| Rugby Town | Rugby | Butlin Road | 6,000 |
| Shepshed Dynamo | Leicestershire | The Dovecote Stadium | 2,500 |
| Spalding United | Spalding | Sir Halley Stewart Field | 3,500 |
| Sporting Khalsa | Willenhall | Guardian Warehousing Arena | – |
| Sutton Coldfield Town | Sutton Coldfield | Central Ground | 2,000 |
| Walsall Wood | Walsall Wood | Oak Park | 1,000 |
Notes
References
- "The FA Handbook 2022/2023 Part 29 Standardised Rules Section 12.2". The FA. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
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