About English NPL Premier Division

The English NPL Premier Division, also known as the BetVictor Northern Premier League Premier Division for sponsorship reasons, is a regional football league in England that sits at the seventh tier of the English football league system. It covers the north and midlands of England and consists of 22 teams.

The league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the leagues below it, such as the Northern Premier League Division One North West and the Northern Premier League Division One South East, and with the leagues above it, such as the National League North. At the end of each season, the team that finishes top of the NPL Premier Division is promoted to the National League North, while the teams that finish in second to fifth place take part in a playoff to determine the second team to be promoted.

The bottom three teams in the league table are relegated to the Northern Premier League Division One North West or Division One South East, depending on their geographical location.

The NPL Premier Division was formed in 1968 and has a proud history of providing a competitive and challenging environment for teams from across the north and midlands of England. It is known for its passionate and knowledgeable fans, who provide a unique atmosphere at matches. The league has also produced many talented players who have gone on to play at higher levels of the game.

Notable former players who have played in the NPL Premier Division include England international Jamie Vardy, who played for FC Halifax Town and worked his way up to play in the Premier League with Leicester City. Overall, the NPL Premier Division is an important part of the English football pyramid, providing a vital stepping stone for clubs and players to progress to higher levels of the game.


Standings

PlWDLPts
1South Shields422510771:3985
2Warrington422114770:3977
3Bamber Bridge422271362:6373
4Gainsborough421815974:4169
5Matlock4219111256:4968
6Hyde4218121264:4266
7Radcliffe4217151055:4966
8FC United421991468:4863
9Marine4217101556:4561
10Warrington Rylands421791664:5560
11Lancaster4215131451:5158
12Stafford4215121552:5357
13Guiseley421671954:5455
14Ashton Utd421681858:6453
15Whitby4214101845:5452
16Marske421552257:7950
17Morpeth421472155:6349
18Atherton4211141738:5747
19Nantwich4212102044:5546
20Stalybridge4210122050:6442
21Liversedge421172448:8640
22Belper Town42792644:8630

      Promotion ~ National League North
      Promotion ~ NPL Premier Division (Play Offs: )
      Relegation

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