Standings, fixtures, results and everything you need to know about the National League, the fifth tier of English football, played by 24 clubs from August to April.
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Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Wed 4 Nov, 06:32 UTC| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | Boreham Wood FC | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | +25 | 41 |
| 2 | Harrogate Town | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | +11 | 32 |
| 3 | Southend United | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | +11 | 29 |
| 4 | AFC Fylde | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | +6 | 29 |
| 5 | Yeovil Town | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +15 | 28 |
| 6 | Worthing FC | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 28 |
| 7 | Altrincham FC | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 28 |
| 8 | Carlisle United | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +9 | 26 |
| 9 | Barrow AFC | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 25 |
| 10 | FC Halifax Town | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | +8 | 24 |
| 11 | Sutton United | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 24 |
| 12 | Woking FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | +1 | 21 |
| 13 | Kidderminster Harriers FC | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 21 |
| 14 | Aldershot Town FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 15 | Boston United FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 21 |
| 16 | Hornchurch FC | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | -8 | 21 |
| 17 | Forest Green Rovers | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 19 |
| 18 | Eastleigh FC | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -6 | 19 |
| 19 | Wealdstone FC | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -6 | 18 |
| 20 | Tamworth FC | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 17 |
| 21 | Hartlepool United | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | -9 | 15 |
| 22 | Solihull Moors FC | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -21 | 13 |
| 23 | Scunthorpe United | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | -11 | 10 |
| 24 | Gateshead FC | 15 | 1 | 1 | 13 | -25 | 4 |
What is National League?
The National League is the fifth tier of English football and the highest level outside the Football League. It is contested by 24 clubs from August to April, and the champions are promoted to League Two.
It began in 1979 as the Alliance Premier League and has also been known as the Football Conference. It has carried the name National League since 2015, and below it sit the National League North and National League South, which also have 24 clubs each.
York City won the title in 2025/26, following Barnet in 2024/25 and Chesterfield in 2023/24. Barnet have won it four times, more than any other club.
For 2026/27, AFC Fylde, Hornchurch, Kidderminster Harriers and Worthing have come up from the North and South divisions, while Barrow and Harrogate Town have dropped down from League Two.
How National League works
Season structure
24 clubs play each other home and away, 46 matches each and 552 in total. The 2026/27 season began on 8 August 2026 and finishes in April 2027. A win earns 3 points, a draw 1 and a defeat none.
Promotion
The champions are promoted automatically to League Two. The clubs in second to seventh place enter the play-offs: second and third go straight into the semi-finals, while fourth plays seventh and fifth plays sixth in the qualifying round. The final winner takes a second promotion place.
Relegation
The bottom four clubs are relegated to the National League North or National League South, depending on location.
Tiebreakers
Clubs level on points are separated by goal difference, then goals scored, then matches won, then head-to-head results.
History and records
Past champions
| Season | Champions |
|---|---|
| 2025/26 | York City |
| 2024/25 | Barnet |
| 2023/24 | Chesterfield |
| 2022/23 | Wrexham |
| 2021/22 | Stockport County |
| 2020/21 | Sutton United |
| 2019/20 | Barrow |
| 2018/19 | Leyton Orient |
| 2017/18 | Macclesfield Town |
| 2016/17 | Lincoln City |
The story so far
The league was formed in 1979 by the leading Northern Premier League and Southern League clubs as the Alliance Premier League. Altrincham won the first title in 1979/80 but were not promoted, because there was no automatic promotion to the Football League until 1987. Lincoln City were the first club relegated under the new arrangement.
A second promotion place, decided by play-offs, was added in 2003, with Doncaster Rovers the first winners. The league was split into three divisions in 2004/05 with the creation of the North and South, the play-offs were expanded to six clubs in 2017, and the North and South grew to 24 clubs each in 2022/23.
National League clubs, 2026/27
24 clubsAFC FyldeMill Farm Sports VillagePromotedAldershot TownThe Recreation GroundAltrinchamMoss LaneBarrowHolker StreetRelegatedBoreham WoodMeadow ParkBoston UnitedBoston Community StadiumCarlisle UnitedBrunton ParkEastleighTen AcresHalifax TownThe ShayForest Green RoversThe New LawnGatesheadGateshead International StadiumHarrogate TownWetherby RoadRelegatedHartlepool UnitedVictoria ParkKidderminster HarriersAggborough StadiumPromotedScunthorpe UnitedGlanford ParkSolihull MoorsDamson ParkSouthend UnitedRoots HallSutton UnitedGander Green LaneTamworthThe Lamb GroundWealdstoneGrosvenor ValeWokingKingfield StadiumYeovil TownHuish ParkNational League FAQs
How many teams are in the National League?
There are 24 clubs in the National League in 2026/27. AFC Fylde, Hornchurch, Kidderminster Harriers and Worthing came up from the North and South divisions, and Barrow and Harrogate Town dropped down from League Two.
How many games does each team play?
Each club plays 46 matches, 23 at home and 23 away, meeting every other club twice. That makes 552 matches per season. A win earns 3 points, a draw 1 point and a defeat none.
How does promotion from the National League work?
The champions are promoted automatically to League Two. Clubs in second to seventh place enter the play-offs, where second and third go straight to the semi-finals and fourth and fifth face seventh and sixth in the qualifying round. The final winner takes a second place in League Two.
How does relegation work?
The bottom four clubs in the final standings are relegated to the National League North or South.
When does the National League season start and end?
The season runs from August to April. The 2026/27 season began on 8 August 2026 and finishes in April 2027.
Who has won the most National League titles?
Barnet have won the most, with four titles in 1991, 2005, 2015 and 2025. York City are the reigning champions after winning in 2025/26.
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