Club | P | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | |
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1
|
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38 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 12 | 21 |
2
|
|
37 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 33 | 14 | 19 |
3
|
|
34 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 34 | 20 | 14 |
4
|
|
33 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 22 | 6 |
5
|
|
31 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 17 | 8 |
6
|
|
30 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 16 | 11 |
7
|
|
28 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
8
|
|
26 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 16 | 3 |
9
|
|
25 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 28 | -2 |
10
|
|
24 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 23 | 3 |
11
|
|
23 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
12
|
|
22 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 18 | 9 |
13
|
|
22 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 26 | -1 |
14
|
|
22 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 28 | -8 |
15
|
|
21 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
16
|
|
21 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 21 | -3 |
17
|
|
18 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 27 | -6 |
18
|
|
18 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 36 | -13 |
19
|
|
17 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 24 | -6 |
20
|
|
16 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 20 | -7 |
21
|
|
16 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 | -9 |
22
|
|
15 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 25 | -9 |
23
|
|
11 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 30 | -14 |
24
|
|
8 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 37 | -22 |
Legend
P - Points Earned | MP - Matches Played | W - Wins | D - Draws | L - Losses | GF - Goals For | GA - Goals Against | GD - Goal Difference
Promotion - League Two Promotion - National League (Play Offs: Semi-finals) Promotion - National League (Play Offs: Quarter-finals) Relegation
The National League, also called the Vanarama National League due to sponsorship deals, is the fifth highest division of football in England after the Premier League, Championship, League 1, and League 2.
It is the highest division that semi-professional teams in England can play in. In this National League guide, we will take a look at how the standings are calculated and how it is that teams earn promotion and suffer relegation.
We will also have a gander at the best and worst performing teams so far. Above you can find the National League table, and we will constantly update it after each round passes.
We recommend that you pay close attention to this table as it highlights the teams that are doing well and those who are struggling to make much on an impact.
Understanding the National League Standings
The National League, like the Championship, League One, and League Two, is composed of 24 teams and makes use of a Round Robin format.
Between the months of August and May, each team will play the other teams twice, once at home and once away, meaning that every team plays a total of 46 league matches in the season.
How is it that the 24 teams are ranked in the table after each passing game? Well, this is what you will find out below.
How the EFL National League Standings are Calculated
A team’s final position in the table come May will depend on the number of points that they manage to collect from their 43 matches.
A winner of a match will receive three points, both teams will earn a point in the case of a stalemate, while losing teams will get zilch.
The more points that a team manages to pick up, the higher up the National League standings they will finish.
What if two or more teams are level on points? Well, in that scenario, the following three factors will be used to try and split them:
1. Goal difference
2. Number of goals scored
3. Number of matches won
3. Head-to-head record
If these tie-breakers do not manage to split the teams, then there will be a play-off to determine who it is that finishes higher in the table.
This is only when promotion or relegation is at stake. If it is just to see who finishes higher in mid-table, then alphabetical order will be used.
Promotion and Relegation Rules in the National League Football System
The promotion process is slightly different in the National League compared to the leagues above it in the English football hierarchy.
In the Championship and League One, three teams get promoted to the Premier League, while four teams are promoted to League One from League Two.
In the National League, the top team gets automatic promotion to League Two, while second and third place qualify for the semi-finals of the play-offs. Then, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh qualify for the play-off quarter-finals.
Regarding relegation, the four teams at the bottom of the table come May will be relegated to the National League North or the National League South.
Top of the National League Table
Before a ball had been kicked for the 2024/25 season, Barnet were the favourites to earn promotion to League Two.
They have come close to promotion in the previous few seasons, and they have tightened things up at the back this season. Furthermore, in Nicke Kabambe, they have a striker who has no issue finding the back of the net.
After 13 games, they are living up to their favourites title as they are sitting in 1st place with 30 points from 13 matches. They are conceding less than a goal a match and are scoring an average of 2.15 per game.
National League Teams in Danger of Relegation
Ebbsfleet United are the team that is currently propping up the 2024/25 National League table. From the 13 matches that they have played so far, they have only managed to pick up one win.
From 39 possible points, they have just six points and are already seven points adrift of safety. The three other teams that are currently sitting in the relegation zone with them are Wealdstone, Boston United, and AFC Flyde.
National League Analysis & Stats
If you are considering betting on National League matches at one of the top bookmakers available to British football fans, then you have to get into the useful habit of checking out stats since these can aid you in landing successful bets – although nothing can ever be guaranteed when you are sports betting.
For example, if you want to bet on a goalscorer or yellow cards, you should check out the latest goal scoring and booking stats before you put any money down. You can find plenty of useful stats over at https://www.espn.com/soccer/stats/_/league/eng.5.
National League Goals Scored & Conceded
The National League is the fifth tier of English football, but that does not mean that it does not have many passionate fans.
Thousands of football fans turn up at each stadium every weekend to cheer their local team to glory. There are usually plenty of goals to cheer or groan about too as each match from the 2023/24 season averaged 2.55 goals.
In the last ten seasons, there have been three teams that have scored over 100 goals in one campaign, which is mightily impressive. In the 2022/23 season, Wrexham scored 116 goals in 46 matches and won the league by four points.
However, in that same season, Notts County managed to find the net 117 times. Then, during the 2023/24 seasons, Chesterfield put on their scoring boots and notched a total of 106 goals.
At the other end of the table, there have been a couple of teams that have conceded more than 100 and been relegated. Maidstone United conceded 104 goals in the 2022/23 season, while Dover Athletic conceded 101 in the 2021/22 campaign.
News on National League Two Standings
Plenty is always happening in National League, and it can be tricky to keep up to date with everything. We have found that the best way to do so is by regularly checking out their official Twitter page.
Frequently Asked Questions on National League Standings
How Do National League Play-Offs Work?
The top team qualifies automatically for League Two, while the teams that finish in second and third place qualify for the semi-final play-offs. Those teams in fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh qualify for the quarter-finals of the play-offs. The two winners here play in the semi-finals, and then the two winners contest the final.
Is National League higher Than League 2?
No, the National League is the fifth highest tier of English football, while League 2 is the fourth highest tier. The teams that get promoted from the National League enter League Two.
How Many Teams Go Up from the National League?
Just two teams get promoted from the National League to League Two each season.
Is the National League in the EFL?
No, the National League is part of the National League System, which is made up of the National League, National League North, and the National League South. The EFL is made up of the Championship, League One, and League Two.
What is the lowest English Football League Division?
League Two is the lowest English Football League division. Below this there is pyramid of regional football divisions.