National League North predictions offer sharp bettors a goldmine of valueβthis tier of English football features unpredictable results, ambitious clubs chasing promotion, and odds that often underestimate home advantages. Betzoid delivers comprehensive betting tips covering match outcomes, over/under markets, and BTTS selections for every fixture in this competitive division.
Below you'll find upcoming National League North matches with current odds and league standings. Review the fixtures, then scroll down for our detailed analysis and betting insights.
Upcoming National League North Fixtures
How the National League North Works
The National League North sits at tier six of English football's pyramid structure. Twenty-two clubs compete across a grueling 42-match season running from August through April. Each team plays every opponent twiceβonce at home and once away. The stakes run high because only one automatic promotion spot exists for the champion.
Second through seventh place enter the playoffs, with the winner joining the champion in stepping up to the National League. At the bottom end, three clubs drop into the Northern Premier League Premier Division or Southern League Premier Division Central. This dual threat of promotion and relegation creates intensity throughout the campaign.
Clubs range from reformed Football League sides chasing a return to higher levels to ambitious semi-professional outfits punching above their weight. Squad budgets vary wildly across the division. Some teams operate with near-professional setups while others rely heavily on part-time players balancing day jobs with training. Predictions must account for these financial disparities when assessing match outcomes. Bettors seeking no deposit bonus betting offers can test strategies on this league without risking their own funds.
England National League North Table
| β | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shields | 44 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 98/41 | 94 |
| 2 | AFC Fylde | 44 | 30 | 4 | 10 | 104/49 | 94 |
| 3 | Kidderminster Harriers | 44 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 70/49 | 81 |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 43 | 23 | 7 | 13 | 79/64 | 76 |
| 5 | Merthyr Town | 44 | 22 | 4 | 18 | 92/80 | 70 |
| 6 | Scarborough Athletic | 44 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 58/50 | 69 |
| 7 | Chester | 44 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 64/63 | 69 |
| 8 | Darlington 1883 | 44 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 76/64 | 68 |
| 9 | Buxton | 44 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 75/60 | 67 |
| 10 | AFC Telford United | 44 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 84/62 | 64 |
| 11 | Spennymoor Town | 44 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 59/68 | 64 |
| 12 | Marine | 43 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 58/66 | 61 |
| 13 | Southport | 43 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 61/65 | 57 |
| 14 | Radcliffe | 44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 74/80 | 57 |
| 15 | Worksop Town | 44 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 57/72 | 54 |
| 16 | Chorley | 44 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 63/63 | 53 |
| 17 | Oxford City | 44 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 58/64 | 53 |
| 18 | Bedford Town | 44 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 64/75 | 51 |
| 19 | Curzon Ashton | 44 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 64/81 | 51 |
| 20 | King's Lynn Town | 44 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 55/63 | 50 |
| 21 | Alfreton Town | 44 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 43/77 | 46 |
| 22 | Hereford | 43 | 12 | 9 | 22 | 57/75 | 45 |
| 23 | Peterborough Sports | 44 | 10 | 8 | 26 | 49/86 | 38 |
| 24 | Leamington | 44 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 38/83 | 29 |
| β | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shields | 22 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 57/15 | 94 |
| 2 | AFC Fylde | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 59/27 | 94 |
| 3 | Kidderminster Harriers | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 40/21 | 81 |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 40/27 | 76 |
| 5 | Merthyr Town | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 45/39 | 70 |
| 6 | Scarborough Athletic | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 24/19 | 69 |
| 7 | Chester | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 33/29 | 69 |
| 8 | Darlington 1883 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 41/32 | 68 |
| 9 | Buxton | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 38/33 | 67 |
| 10 | AFC Telford United | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 46/29 | 64 |
| 11 | Spennymoor Town | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 30/34 | 64 |
| 12 | Marine | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 36/33 | 61 |
| 13 | Southport | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 35/30 | 57 |
| 14 | Radcliffe | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36/44 | 57 |
| 15 | Worksop Town | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 32/34 | 54 |
| 16 | Chorley | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 37/26 | 53 |
| 17 | Oxford City | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 35/30 | 53 |
| 18 | Bedford Town | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 39/36 | 51 |
| 19 | Curzon Ashton | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 29/41 | 51 |
| 20 | King's Lynn Town | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 25/25 | 50 |
| 21 | Alfreton Town | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 24/28 | 46 |
| 22 | Hereford | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 32/34 | 45 |
| 23 | Peterborough Sports | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 25/38 | 38 |
| 24 | Leamington | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 22/36 | 29 |
| β | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shields | 22 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 41/26 | 94 |
| 2 | AFC Fylde | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 45/22 | 94 |
| 3 | Kidderminster Harriers | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 30/28 | 81 |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 39/37 | 76 |
| 5 | Merthyr Town | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 47/41 | 70 |
| 6 | Scarborough Athletic | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 34/31 | 69 |
| 7 | Chester | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 31/34 | 69 |
| 8 | Darlington 1883 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 35/32 | 68 |
| 9 | Buxton | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 37/27 | 67 |
| 10 | AFC Telford United | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 38/33 | 64 |
| 11 | Spennymoor Town | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 29/34 | 64 |
| 12 | Marine | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 22/33 | 61 |
| 13 | Southport | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 26/35 | 57 |
| 14 | Radcliffe | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 38/36 | 57 |
| 15 | Worksop Town | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 25/38 | 54 |
| 16 | Chorley | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 26/37 | 53 |
| 17 | Oxford City | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 23/34 | 53 |
| 18 | Bedford Town | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 25/39 | 51 |
| 19 | Curzon Ashton | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 35/40 | 51 |
| 20 | King's Lynn Town | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 30/38 | 50 |
| 21 | Alfreton Town | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 19/49 | 46 |
| 22 | Hereford | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 25/41 | 45 |
| 23 | Peterborough Sports | 21 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 24/48 | 38 |
| 24 | Leamington | 22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 16/47 | 29 |
Goals, Cards, and Scoring Patterns
Matches in this division historically produce between 2.5 and 2.9 goals on average. Defensive organization varies significantly between clubs, creating exploitable patterns for sharp bettors. The gap between promotion chasers and relegation fighters often leads to high-scoring encounters when they meet.
Home advantage carries real weight at this level. Home win rates typically sit around 42-46% across most seasons. Smaller grounds with vocal supporters create genuine pressure on visiting teams. Away sides frequently struggle to impose themselves, particularly at clubs with tight pitches and aggressive atmospheres.
Yellow card counts typically sit between 3.5 and 4.5 per match. Referees tolerate robust challenges common at this level, though bookings spike in local derbies and crunch matches. Red cards appear more frequently than in professional leaguesβperhaps one every four or five matches across the division. BTTS predictions often succeed because defensive vulnerabilities exist throughout the table.
Best Markets for National League North Betting
Betting on this sixth-tier competition requires understanding which markets suit the division's characteristics. Betzoid tracks historical performance across multiple market types to identify consistent value opportunities.
- Over 2.5 Goals β Strikes at 50-55% historically when top-half teams host bottom-half visitors. Weaker defensive setups get exposed regularly against promotion contenders.
- Both Teams to Score β Hits around 52-58% in most seasons. Few teams keep consistent clean sheets, making BTTS a reliable market for betting tips.
- Match Result (1X2) β Home favorites priced below 1.70 odds win approximately 60% of the time. Short prices carry risk but patterns support selective backing.
- Asian Handicaps β Useful when backing stronger sides. A -1.0 line protects against tight wins while offering better prices than straight 1X2 markets.
- Double Chance β Away teams drawing or winning happens 54-58% historically. Solid option when backing dangerous visitors at long odds.
Over under tips for the league work best during fixture congestion periods when tired legs lead to defensive errors. For similar semi-professional league analysis, check our Icelandic Cup predictions.
England National League North Players stats
| β | Player | Club | Goals | Penalties | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Hunter | AFC Fylde | 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | Harley Hamilton | Hereford | 1 | 1 | |
| 3 | Keenan Quansah | Hereford | 1 | 1 |
Smart Tips for Betting on This League
Profitable betting on National League North requires patience and research beyond basic statistics. Our analysis reveals several recurring patterns worth exploiting.
- Monitor fixture pile-ups β Part-time players struggle with Tuesday-Saturday schedules. Fatigue hits smaller squads harder, often producing surprise results and goal-heavy matches.
- Track squad depth β Clubs with thin rosters fade during winter months. Form reversals happen frequently between December and February for teams lacking rotation options.
- Watch for managerial changes β Sackings occur more frequently at this level. New manager bounces provide short-term value, typically lasting three to five matches.
- Study pitch conditions β Some grounds deteriorate badly in winter. Heavy pitches favor physical sides over technical ones. Home teams adapt better to their own surfaces.
- Follow regional weather β Northern England experiences harsh winters. Postponements and rescheduled midweek matches create fatigue advantages for teams with larger squads.
Odds often undervalue home sides in bad weather conditions. Bookmakers set lines based on overall form rather than environmental factors. Sharp bettors exploit this edge consistently between November and March. Reading expert analysis from tipsters like Steve Ward can sharpen your approach to lower-league betting.
Bet Responsibly
National League North football betting tips should enhance entertainment, not create financial stress. Set a weekly budget before the season starts and stick to it regardless of results. Chasing losses leads to poor decisions and bigger problems.
Take breaks during losing streaks. Step away for a week if betting stops feeling enjoyable. Organizations like GamCare and BeGambleAware offer free support for anyone struggling with gambling habits. Use deposit limits and reality checks offered by licensed bookmakersβsites like those in our Betzone review offer these tools. Betting should stay funβif it doesn't, seek help immediately.
Smart betting on National League North rewards those who track squad depth, travel distances, and each club's tactical approach. Odds and standings refresh regularly, so bookmark this page for your matchday research. Always stake within your meansβlet the goals and drama enhance your enjoyment, not create pressure.