NONLEAGUEREVIEW • STEP 4

Northern Premier League East

Clubs, grounds, matchday guides and groundhopping from the 2026/27 NPL East Division.

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The Northern Premier League East Division is a Step 4 competition in the English football pyramid, featuring 22 clubs for the 2026/27 season. The division includes clubs from across the North East, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and surrounding areas, making it a strong destination for supporters and groundhoppers.

NonLeagueReview’s NPL East guide brings together the clubs, grounds and matchday information you need to explore the division throughout the 2026/27 season.

2026/27 NPL East Division Clubs

22 clubs competing across the Northern Premier League East Division.

Ashington
Beverley Town
Blyth Spartans
Bradford (Park Avenue)
Bridlington Town
Consett
Dunston
Garforth Town
Grimsby Borough
Guisborough Town
Hallam
Heaton Stannington
Lincoln United
Liversedge
Matlock Town
Morpeth Town
North Ferriby
Ossett United
Pontefract Collieries
Silsden
Stocksbridge Park Steels
West Auckland Town

About the Northern Premier League East

The Northern Premier League is one of the competitions operating at Steps 3 and 4 of the National League System. The East Division operates at Step 4, alongside the NPL West and NPL Midlands divisions. The NPL was formed in 1968 and is one of the three Trident Leagues alongside the Southern League and Isthmian League.

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The 2026/27 Season

The 2026/27 NPL season runs from August 2026 into April 2027. The NPL has published the East Division fixture programme, with the regular season scheduled to conclude on Saturday 24 April 2027. Fixtures can change during the season, so supporters should check the league and club websites before travelling.

Groundhopping in the NPL East

The NPL East offers a varied groundhopping experience, from historic football grounds and traditional terraces to newer facilities and community-focused clubs. NonLeagueReview focuses on the complete matchday experience, including the ground, atmosphere, food, drink, facilities and value for money.

Explore NPL East Clubs

Individual club pages are the best place to find club history, ground information and matchday details. As the NonLeagueReview directory develops, this page will act as a central hub for supporters exploring the Northern Premier League East Division.

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