2024–25 Northern Football League
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The 2024–25 season is the 127th in the history of the Northern Football League, a football competition in England, known as the Ebac Northern League for sponsorship reasons.[1] The league operates two divisions in the English football league system, Division One at Step 5, and Division Two at Step 6.
The allocations for Steps 5 and 6 this season were announced by the Football Association on 17 May 2024.[2]
Division One
[edit]| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
Division One featured 17 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with five new clubs.
- Promoted from Division Two:
- Resigned from the 2023–24 Northern Premier League:
- Transferred from the 2023–24 North West Counties Football League:
Division One table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redcar Athletic | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 66 | 21 | +45 | 59 | Promotion to the Northern Premier League |
| 2 | Shildon | 28 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 66 | 37 | +29 | 56 | Qualification for the play-offs |
| 3 | Boro Rangers | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 68 | 47 | +21 | 55 | |
| 4 | Newcastle Blue Star | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 59 | 34 | +25 | 54 | |
| 5 | Blyth Town | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 64 | 35 | +29 | 53 | |
| 6 | Guisborough Town | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 51 | |
| 7 | Kendal Town | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 59 | 34 | +25 | 50 | |
| 8 | North Shields | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 53 | 37 | +16 | 50 | |
| 9 | Newcastle Benfield | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 50 | 54 | −4 | 46 | |
| 10 | Crook Town | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 21 | +12 | 43 | |
| 11 | Whitley Bay | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 43 | 33 | +10 | 43 | |
| 12 | West Auckland Town | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 54 | 51 | +3 | 42 | |
| 13 | Marske United[a] | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 47 | 48 | −1 | 40 | |
| 14 | Easington Colliery | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 43 | 55 | −12 | 37 | |
| 15 | Penrith | 28 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 42 | 54 | −12 | 37 | |
| 16 | Carlisle City | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 40 | 62 | −22 | 35 | |
| 17 | Northallerton Town | 28 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 32 | 50 | −18 | 30 | |
| 18 | West Allotment Celtic | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 28 | 57 | −29 | 26 | |
| 19 | Birtley Town | 29 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 56 | −23 | 25 | |
| 20 | Whickham | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 34 | 70 | −36 | 25 | |
| 21 | Tow Law Town | 29 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 35 | 73 | −38 | 16 | Relegation to Division Two |
| 22 | Seaham Red Star | 28 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 29 | 66 | −37 | 15 |
Updated to match(es) played on 25 January 2025. Source: Northern League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results
Notes:
Stadia and locations
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Location of Division One clubs
Location of Division One clubs (Cumbria)
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Location of Division One clubs (North Yorkshire)
| Club | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Birtley Town | Birtley Sports Complex | |
| Blyth Town | South Newsham Playing Fields | |
| Boro Rangers | Stokesley Sports Club (groundshare with Stokesley Sports Club) | 2,000 |
| Carlisle City | Gillford Park | |
| Crook Town | The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground | 1,500 |
| Easington Colliery | Welfare Park | |
| Guisborough Town | King George V Ground | |
| Kendal Town | Parkside Road | |
| Marske United | Mount Pleasant | 2,500 |
| Newcastle Blue Star | Scotswood | |
| Newcastle Benfield | Sam Smith’s Park | 2,000 |
| North Shields | Ralph Gardner Park | 1,500 |
| Northallerton Town | Calvert Stadium | |
| Penrith | Frenchfield Stadium | 1,500 |
| Redcar Athletic | Green Lane | |
| Seaham Red Star | Seaham Town Park | |
| Shildon | Dean Street | 2,000 |
| Tow Law Town | Ironworks Road | 3,000 |
| West Allotment Celtic | East Palmersville Sports Pavilion | 1,500 |
| West Auckland Town | Darlington Road | 2,000 |
| Whickham | Glebe Sports Ground | 4,000 |
| Whitley Bay | Hillheads Park | 4,500 |
Division Two
[edit]| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
Division Two featured 18 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with four new clubs:
- Alnwick Town, promoted from the Northern Alliance
- Darlington Town, promoted from the Wearside Football League
- Grangetown Boys Club, promoted from the North Riding League
- Sunderland RCA, relegated from Division One
Division Two table
[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarm & Eaglescliffe | 32 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 78 | 32 | +46 | 72 | Promotion to Division One |
| 2 | Jarrow | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 73 | 23 | +50 | 70 | Qualification for the play-offs |
| 3 | Horden Community Welfare | 30 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 79 | 30 | +49 | 70 | |
| 4 | Esh Winning | 27 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 62 | 28 | +34 | 57 | |
| 5 | Chester-le-Street United | 32 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 46 | 32 | +14 | 56 | |
| 6 | Thornaby | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 43 | 31 | +12 | 56 | |
| 7 | Ryton & Crawcrook Albion | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 57 | 39 | +18 | 53 | |
| 8 | FC Hartlepool | 29 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 63 | 49 | +14 | 48 | |
| 9 | Prudhoe Youth Club | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 35 | +12 | 46 | |
| 10 | Chester-le-Street Town | 31 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 48 | 51 | −3 | 44 | |
| 11 | Billingham Synthonia | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 51 | 37 | +14 | 40 | |
| 12 | Sunderland West End | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 61 | 82 | −21 | 38 | |
| 13 | Billingham Town | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 60 | 47 | +13 | 37 | |
| 14 | Newcastle University | 28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 49 | −4 | 34 | |
| 15 | Alnwick Town | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 45 | 54 | −9 | 32 | |
| 16 | Darlington Town | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 45 | 66 | −21 | 32 | |
| 17 | Redcar Town | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 47 | 62 | −15 | 31 | |
| 18 | Bedlington Terriers | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 36 | 61 | −25 | 29[a] | |
| 19 | Boldon Community Association | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 44 | 70 | −26 | 28 | |
| 20 | Sunderland RCA | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 36 | 67 | −31 | 24 | Relegation to a feeder league |
| 21 | Grangetown Boys Club | 30 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 32 | 75 | −43 | 18 | |
| 22 | Washington | 29 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 23 | 101 | −78 | 8 |
Updated to match(es) played on 25 January 2025. Source: Northern League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored; 4) number of matches won; 5) head-to-head results
Notes:
- ^ Bedlington Terriers were deducted three points.
Stadia and locations
[edit]
Location of Division Two clubs
| Club | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Alnwick Town | St James' Park | 2,500 |
| Bedlington Terriers | Welfare Park | 3,000 |
| Billingham Synthonia | Stokesley Sports Club (groundshare with Stokesley Sports Club) | 2,000 |
| Billingham Town | Bedford Terrace | 3,000 |
| Boldon Community Association | Boldon Colliery Welfare | |
| Chester-le-Street Town | Moor Park | |
| Chester-le-Street United | Riverside | |
| Darlington Town | Eastbourne Community Stadium | |
| Esh Winning | West Terrace | 3,500 |
| FC Hartlepool | Grayfields Enclosure | |
| Grangetown Boys Club | B & W Lifting Ltd Stadium | |
| Horden Community Welfare | Welfare Park | |
| Jarrow | Perth Green | |
| Newcastle University | Kimberley Park | |
| Prudhoe Youth Club | ||
| Redcar Town | Mo Mowlam Memorial Park | |
| Ryton & Crawcrook Albion | Kingsley Park | 1,500 |
| Sunderland RCA | Meadow Park | 1,500 |
| Sunderland West End | Ford Hub Sports Complex | |
| Thornaby | Teesdale Park | 5,000 |
| Washington | Northern Playing Fields | |
| Yarm & Eaglescliffe | Bedford Terrace (groundshare with Billingham Town) | 3,000 |
References
[edit]- ^ Carruthers, Mark (2024-05-30). "Ebac Northern League reveal new season details as appeal outcome awaited". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ^ "FA ANNOUNCES MAKE UP OF EBAC NORTHERN LEAUGE". The Northern Football League. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Kendal Town fail in appeal against move into Northern League". Beyond Radio. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ^ Colman, Jon (2024-05-19). "Cumbrian club hits out at being moved into different league". News and Star. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ^ "National League System Regulations" (ashx). The FA. Retrieved 2 January 2025.