2016–17 National League
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The 2016–17 National League season, known as the Vanarama National League for sponsorship reasons, is the second season under English football's new title of National League, thirteenth season consisting of three divisions and the thirty-eighth season overall.[1] The National League covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The National League is the fifth highest level of the overall pyramid, whilst the National League North and National League South exist at the sixth level. The top team and the winner of the play-off of the Premier division will be promoted to Football League Two, while the bottom four are relegated to the North or South divisions. The champions of the North and South divisions will be promoted to the Premier division, alongside the play-off winners from each division. The bottom three in each of the North and South divisions are relegated to the premier divisions of the Northern Premier League, Isthmian League or Southern League.
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National League
| Season | 2016–17 |
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← 2015–16
2017–18 →
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The division will consist of 24 clubs.
Promotion and relegation
The following teams changed divisions after the 2015-16 season. Solihull Moors were the first team to be promoted after North Ferriby United's 2-0 loss to Stalybridge Celtic on 13 April 2016 clinched them the National League North title. This will be their first season in the National League. Sutton United were promoted on 23 April 2016 after a 2-0 win over Chelmsford City, returning to the league for the first time in sixteen years. Dagenham & Redbridge were relegated from Football League Two on 16 April 2016 after their 3-2 loss to Leyton Orient returning to the fifth tier after nine years in the Football League. York City were relegated on 23 April after their 3-0 loss to Accrington Stanley on 23 April 2016, returning to the league for the first time since the 2011-12 season. North Ferriby United's 2-1 win over A.F.C. Fylde and Maidstone United's win on penalties over Ebbsfleet United made them the National League North and National League South playoff winners respectively. It is the first time both teams have competed in the league.
The six teams replace Cheltenham Town, Grimsby Town, FC Halifax Town, Altrincham, Kidderminster Harriers and Welling United. Cheltenham Town were promoted back to League Two at their first attempt after beating FC Halifax Town 2-0 on 16 April 2016. Kidderminster Harriers and Welling United were relegated on the same day after defeats to Barrow and Chester. On the final day of the season, Altrincham were relegated after losing 3-0 to Braintree Town, ending their two year stay in the league. FC Halifax Town's 1-1 draw against Macclesfield Town was not enough to save them after Guiseley's 4-3 win over Torquay United, ending their three year stay in the league. Grimsby Town were promoted back to the Football League after beating Forest Green Rovers 3-1 in the 2015-16 National League playoff final.[2]
Promoted to League Two
- Cheltenham Town, promoted to Football League Two
- Grimsby Town, promoted as playoff winners to Football League Two
Relegated from League Two
- Dagenham & Redbridge, relegated from Football League Two
- York City, relegated from Football League Two
Relegated to National League North/South
- FC Halifax Town, relegated to National League North
- Altrincham, relegated to National League North
- Kidderminster Harriers, relegated to National League North
- Welling United, relegated to National League South
Promoted from National League North/South
- Solihull Moors, promoted as champions of National League North
- Sutton United, promoted as champions of National League South
- North Ferriby United, promoted as playoff winners of National League North
- Maidstone United, promoted as playoff winners of National League South
Stadia and locations
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldershot Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to Football League Two |
| 2 | Barrow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for National League play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Boreham Wood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Braintree Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Bromley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Chester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Dagenham & Redbridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Dover Athletic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Eastleigh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Forest Green Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Gateshead | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Guiseley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Lincoln City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Macclesfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Maidstone United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | North Ferriby United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Solihull Moors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Southport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Sutton United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Torquay United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 21 | Tranmere Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to National League North or National League South |
| 22 | Woking | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 23 | Wrexham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 24 | York City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Notes:
- ↑ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to Football League Two.
Results
Source: n/a
1 ^ The home team is listed in the left-hand column.
Colours: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
National League North
| Season | 2016–17 |
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← 2015–16
2017–18 →
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The division will consist of 22 clubs.
The following 5 clubs left the National League North before the season -
- Corby Town, relegated to Southern Football League Premier Division
- Hednesford Town, relegated to the Northern Premier League
- Lowestoft Town, relegated to the Isthmian League Premier Division
- North Ferriby United, promoted to the National League
- Solihull Moors, promoted to the National League
The following 5 clubs joined the National League North before the season -
- Altrincham, relegated from the National League
- Darlington 1883, promoted as champions from the Northern Premier League Premier Division
- F.C. Halifax Town, relegated from the National League
- Kidderminster Harriers, relegated from the National League
- Salford City, promoted as play-off winners from the Northern Premier League Premier Division
Stadia and locations
| Team | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| A.F.C. Fylde | Kellamergh Park | 3,180 |
| Alfreton Town | North Street | 3,600 |
| A.F.C. Telford United | New Bucks Head | 6,300 |
| Altrincham | Moss Lane | 6,085 |
| Boston United | York Street | 6,643 |
| Brackley Town | St. James Park | 3,500 |
| Bradford Park Avenue | Horsfall Stadium | 3,500 |
| Chorley | Victory Park | 4,100 |
| Curzon Ashton | Tameside Stadium | 4,000 |
| Darlington 1883 | Blackwell Meadows | 3,000 |
| F.C. Halifax Town | The Shay | 14,061 |
| F.C. United of Manchester | Broadhurst Park | 4,400 |
| Gainsborough Trinity | The Northolme | 4,304 |
| Gloucester City | Whaddon Road (groundshare with Cheltenham Town) | 7,066 |
| Harrogate Town | Wetherby Road | 3,800 |
| Kidderminster Harriers | Aggborough | 6,238 |
| Nuneaton Town | Liberty Way | 4,314 |
| Salford City | Moor Lane | 1,400 |
| Stalybridge Celtic | Bower Fold | 6,500 |
| Stockport County | Edgeley Park | 10,852 |
| Tamworth | The Lamb Ground | 4,000 |
| Worcester City | Victoria Ground (groundshare with Bromsgrove Sporting) | 4,895 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.F.C. Fylde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the National League |
| 2 | A.F.C. Telford United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for National League North play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Alfreton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Altrincham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Boston United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Brackley Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Bradford Park Avenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Chorley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Curzon Ashton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Darlington 1883 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | F.C. Halifax Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | F.C. United of Manchester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Gainsborough Trinity | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Gloucester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Harrogate Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Kidderminster Harriers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Nuneaton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Salford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Stalybridge Celtic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Stockport County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Northern Premier League, Southern Football League, or Isthmian League |
| 21 | Tamworth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | Worcester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Notes:
- ↑ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the National League.
Results
Source: n/a
1 ^ The home team is listed in the left-hand column.
Colours: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For coming matches, an a indicates there is an article about the match.
National League South
| Season | 2016–17 |
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← 2015–16
2017–18 →
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The division will consist of 22 clubs.
The following 5 clubs left the National League South before the season -
- Basingstoke Town, relegated to the Southern Football League Premier Division
- Havant & Waterlooville, relegated to the Southern Football League Premier Division
- Hayes & Yeading United, relegated to the Isthmian League Premier Division
- Maidstone United, promoted to the National League
- Sutton United, promoted to the National League
The following 5 clubs joined the National League South before the season -
- East Thurrock United, promoted as play-off winners from the Isthmian League Premier Division
- Hampton & Richmond Borough, promoted as champions from the Isthmian League Premier Division
- Hungerford Town, promoted as play-off winners from the Southern Football League Premier Division
- Poole Town, promoted as champions from the Southern Football League Premier Division
- Welling United, relegated from the National League
Stadia and locations
| Team | Stadium | Capacity |
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| Bath City | Twerton Park | 8,840 |
| Bishop's Stortford | Woodside Park | 4,525 |
| Chelmsford City | Melbourne Stadium | 3,019 |
| Concord Rangers | Thames Road | 3,300 |
| Dartford | Princes Park | 4,100 |
| Eastbourne Borough | Priory Lane | 4,151 |
| East Thurrock United | Rookery Hill | 4,000 |
| Ebbsfleet United | Stonebridge Road | 5,011 |
| Gosport Borough | Privett Park | 4,500 |
| Hampton & Richmond | Beveree Stadium | 3,500 |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | Vauxhall Road | 3,152 |
| Hungerford Town | Bulpit Lane | 2,500 |
| Maidenhead United | York Road | 3,000 |
| Margate | Hartsdown Park | 3,000 |
| Oxford City | Court Place Farm | 2,000 |
| Poole Town | Tatnam Ground | 2,500 |
| St Albans City | Clarence Park | 4,500 |
| Truro City | Treyew Road | 3,857 |
| Wealdstone | Grosvenor Vale | 3,607 |
| Welling United | Park View Road | 4,000 |
| Weston-super-Mare | Woodspring Stadium | 3,500 |
| Whitehawk | The Enclosed Ground | 2,000 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
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| 1 | Bath City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion to the National League |
| 2 | Bishop's Stortford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for National League South play-offs[lower-alpha 1] |
| 3 | Chelmsford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Concord Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Dartford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Eastbourne Borough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | East Thurrock United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Ebbsfleet United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Gosport Borough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Hampton & Richmond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Hungerford Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Maidenhead United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Margate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Oxford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Poole Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | St Albans City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | Truro City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 19 | Wealdstone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 20 | Welling United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Northern Premier League, Southern Football League, or Isthmian League |
| 21 | Weston-super-Mare | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 22 | Whitehawk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Notes:
- ↑ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to the National League.
Results
Source: n/a
1 ^ The home team is listed in the left-hand column.
Colours: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For coming matches, an a indicates there is an article about the match.
References
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Ups and Downs 2016
