National league table: Current standings and key figures
Introduction
The national league table remains a vital barometer for clubs, supporters and stakeholders tracking promotion hopes and relegation danger. Current snapshots from Sky Sports and BBC Sport show differing match counts and point totals across divisions, underlining how standings can change rapidly as fixtures are played. This update highlights the available verified figures and the formal promotion and relegation rules affecting clubs.
Main table snapshots
National League (snapshots from Sky Sports and BBC)
According to Sky Sports, York City sit top of the National League after 25 matches with a record of 16 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses, scoring 65 and conceding 27 (goal difference +38) for 55 points. Sky Sports also lists Southend United in 7th on 23 matches (12 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses; 35 goals for, 18 against; +17; 41 points).
The BBC snapshot provides additional detail for other clubs and form lines. BBC lists Carlisle United third with 27 matches played (17 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses; 49 GF, 30 GA; +19) on 56 points and records recent results as: Loss, Loss, Win, Win, Win, Draw. BBC also records Southend United’s more recent line as 25 matches, 13 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses, 40 GF, 20 GA, +20 and 45 points, with recent results shown as: Loss, Loss, Win, Win, Draw, Win.
Lower down the Sky Sports table, Yeovil Town are 15th after 26 matches (9-4-13; 26 GF, 34 GA; -8; 31 points). Brackley Town are listed 18th (24 matches; 7-5-12; 18 GF, 30 GA; -12; 26 points), Sutton United 20th on Sky Sports (25 matches; 5-8-12; 35 GF, 46 GA; -11; 23 points) and Truro City 23rd (25 matches; 5-4-16; 24 GF, 45 GA; -21; 19 points). BBC gives Sutton United a similar negative goal difference (-11) but records them 21st with 26 matches and 24 points, illustrating how snapshots vary.
National League North (Sky Sports)
Sky Sports shows South Shields leading the National League North after 27 matches (19 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses; 59 GF, 20 GA; +39) on 62 points. AFC Fylde are second after 26 matches (18-3-5; 57 GF, 30 GA; +27; 57 points). Mid- and lower-table entries include AFC Telford United 12th (25 matches; 9-8-8; 49 GF, 37 GA; +12; 35 points) and relegation-zone sides Hereford FC (21st; 22 matches; 5-7-10; 26 GF, 36 GA; -10; 22 points) and Peterborough Sports (22nd; 25 matches; 6-4-15; 27 GF, 48 GA; -21; 22 points).
Conclusion
These figures provide a clear snapshot but are subject to change as fixtures are completed. Promotion play-off positions are designated for 2nd to 7th place in each division and relegation typically affects 21st–24th. With tight margins among several teams, readers should check live tables ahead of matchdays to follow shifting positions, points and form lines that will decide promotion and relegation outcomes.
