Northern Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 64:35 | +29 | 80 | |
| 2 | 40 | 23 | 10 | 7 | 75:41 | +34 | 79 | |
| 3 | 41 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 67:44 | +23 | 72 | |
| 4 | 40 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 59:42 | +17 | 67 | |
| 5 | 40 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 62:50 | +12 | 66 | |
| 6 | 40 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 56:45 | +11 | 62 | |
| 7 | 40 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 50:45 | +5 | 59 |
The Northern Premier League 2025/26 season is England's seventh-tier football competition, running from August 9, 2025 to May 4, 2026. As of matchday 41, Hednesford Town sits atop the table with 80 points, closely pursued by Hebburn Town.
Hednesford Town lead the standings with 80 points from 41 matches (23 wins, 11 draws, 7 losses). Hebburn Town are just one point behind on 79, but crucially have a game in hand (40 played). Their record of 23 wins, 10 draws and 7 losses, combined with a +34 goal difference, makes them a serious threat. FC United of Manchester occupy third place with 72 points from 41 games, while Warrington Rylands (67 pts) and Stockton Town (66 pts) complete the top five. The title race is effectively a two-horse battle between the top two.
Based on current points, games remaining and goal difference, Hebburn Town have around a 55% chance to win the Northern Premier League title. Their game in hand could lift them to 82 points, two clear of Hednesford Town. Hednesford Town hold a 40% chance โ they must win their remaining fixtures and hope Hebburn slip up. FC United of Manchester, eight points adrift with only a few games left, have just a 5% chance and would need a remarkable collapse from both rivals.
The 2025/26 Northern Premier League features 21 teams. A total of 466 matches have been played, producing an average of 2.47 goals per game. Macclesfield Town are the most successful club in the league's history and were the last season winners.
Our match predictions are built on a combination of current standings, recent form, and betting odds. With the title race so finely poised, every remaining fixture carries huge significance. Hebburn Town's game in hand is likely to be the decisive factor, but Hednesford Town's consistency keeps them in contention. Check this page regularly for updated predictions and odds for each matchday as the season reaches its climax.