English NPL Premier Division

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

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	South Shields	42	25	10	7	71:39	85
2	Warrington	42	21	14	7	70:39	77
3	Bamber Bridge	42	22	7	13	62:63	73
4	Gainsborough	42	18	15	9	74:41	69
5	Matlock	42	19	11	12	56:49	68
6	Hyde	42	18	12	12	64:42	66
7	Radcliffe	42	17	15	10	55:49	66
8	FC United	42	19	9	14	68:48	63
9	Marine	42	17	10	15	56:45	61
10	Warrington Rylands	42	17	9	16	64:55	60
11	Lancaster	42	15	13	14	51:51	58
12	Stafford	42	15	12	15	52:53	57
13	Guiseley	42	16	7	19	54:54	55
14	Ashton Utd	42	16	8	18	58:64	53
15	Whitby	42	14	10	18	45:54	52
16	Marske	42	15	5	22	57:79	50
17	Morpeth	42	14	7	21	55:63	49
18	Atherton	42	11	14	17	38:57	47
19	Nantwich	42	12	10	20	44:55	46
20	Stalybridge	42	10	12	20	50:64	42
21	Liversedge	42	11	7	24	48:86	40
22	Belper Town	42	7	9	26	44:86	30

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