2025/26 National League, North, South title winners, playoffs and relegations confirmed

We look at the 2025/26 National League, North, South title winners, playoffs and relegations confirmed now the regular season is over.

There was so much at stake in all three leagues, the title and the playoffs. National League North also needed relegation deciding.

We start with the National League title battle, going into it, Stuart Maynard’s York City were on 107 points, needing a draw to win the title and a return to League Two after 10 seasons away, while victory for Jimmy McNulty’s Rochdale, on 105 points, would see them leapfrog the Minstermen and take win it on the final day.

You’ll have to read this to relive the drama that unfolded. Pure chaos.

York win National League title with 103rd minute equaliser after Rochdale scored in 95th minute

AFC Fylde have been promoted as the National League North champions, Craig Mahon’s side won 4-2 away at Merthyr, ending the season with 100 points from 46 games, 32 wins, 4 draws, 10 defeats, 112 goals for, 51 goals against, a goal difference of +61 and are 5 points clear of 2nd place South Shields who lost 1-0 against 3rd place Kidderminster.

Alfreton Town and Curzon Ashton have both been relegated from the National League North after they played out a 3-3 draw. In the end Curzon were relegated on goal difference.

Worthing have been promoted as champions of the National League South after a 2-0 win against Ebbsfleet, who miss out on the playoffs. Adam Hinshelwood’s side end on 84 points from 46 games played, 25 wins, 9 draws, 12 defeats, 99 goals for, 52 goals against, and a +47 goal difference, as well as 3 points ahead of 2nd place Hornchurch, who drew 0-0 to Maidenhead, who do manage to get the last playoff place.

Scenes to remember 🤍

Those full-time moments will live long in the memory!🤩#BornToBeFylde pic.twitter.com/EKI9QGtNYF

— AFC Fylde (@AFCFylde) April 25, 2026

The Gaffer on being crowned Champions 🏆#BornToBeFylde pic.twitter.com/IMkMhj98mh

— AFC Fylde (@AFCFylde) April 25, 2026

“…The Reds are going up!” 🎶

Re-live the best of the action as the Reds secured the National League South title with a 2-0 win over Ebbsfleet United.

🤝 @JacobsSteel pic.twitter.com/IwXXCy0b2j

— Worthing F(C) (@WorthingFC) April 25, 2026

When will this season’s play-offs take place?

Enterprise National League

DAZN will cover all National division play-off games including the Enterprise National League Promotion Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 10 May, kick-off at 3pm.

Eliminator A – (Scunthorpe United v Southend United) – Tuesday 28 April – 7.45pm
Eliminator B – (Boreham Wood v Forest Green Rovers) – Wednesday 29 April – 7.45pm
Semi-Final – (Carlisle United v Eliminator B Winner) – Sunday 3 May – 12.30pm
Semi-Final – (Rochdale v Eliminator A Winner) – Sunday 3 May – 3pm
Promotion Final (Wembley Stadium) – Sunday 10 May – 3pm

Enterprise National League North

We are delighted to confirm DAZN will again cover the Enterprise National League North play-offs including the Promotion Final on Saturday 9 May.

Eliminator A – (Buxton v Scarborough Athletic) – Tuesday 28 April – 7.45pm
Eliminator B – (Macclesfield v Chester) – Wednesday 29 April – 7.45pm
Semi-Final – (Kidderminster Harriers v Eliminator B Winner) – Saturday 2 May – 12.30pm
Semi-Final – (South Shields v Eliminator A Winner) – Saturday 2 May – 4pm
Promotion Final – Saturday 9 May

Enterprise National League South

DAZN will once again also cover the Enterprise National League South play-offs, including the Promotion Final on Saturday 9 May.

Eliminator A – (Hemel Hempstead Town v Weston-super-Mare) – Tuesday 28 April – 7.45pm
Eliminator B – (Dorking Wanderers v Maidenhead United) – Wednesday 29 April – 7.45pm
Semi-Final – (Torquay United v Eliminator B Winner) – Saturday 2 May – 12.30pm
Semi-Final – (Hornchurch v Eliminator A Winner) – Saturday 2 May – 4pm
Promotion Final – Saturday 9 May

Promotion Finals in the Enterprise National League North and South will take place at the home ground of the finalist club who finished higher in the league table during the regular season. Kick-off times of North and South Promotion Finals will be confirmed in due course.

NATIONAL LEAGUE FULL TIME SCORES:

Saturday 25th April 2026
Aldershot Town (0) 0-2 (1) Truro City
Altrincham (2) 3-1 (1) Gateshead
Boreham Wood (1) 1-0 (0) Sutton United
Boston United (0) 3-1 (0) Hartlepool United
Carlisle United (2) 3-0 (0) Brackley Town
Forest Green Rovers (2) 5-0 (0) Morecambe
Rochdale (0) 1-1 (0) York City
Scunthorpe United (0) 0-1 (1) Eastleigh
Southend United (2) 2-1 (1) Wealdstone
Tamworth (2) 5-1 (1) Braintree Town
Woking (0) 0-1 (0) FC Halifax Town
Yeovil Town (1) 1-4 (4) Solihull Moors

NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH FULL TIME SCORES:

Saturday 25th April 2026
Alfreton Town (2) 3-3 (0) Curzon Ashton
Bedford Town (0) 1-1 (0) Scarborough Athletic
Buxton (2) 4-1 (1) Leamington
Chester (0) 0-0 (0) King’s Lynn Town
Chorley (2) 2-1 (0) Worksop Town
Darlington (0) 1-3 (2) Oxford City
Hereford (1) 2-2 (2) Peterborough Sports
Kidderminster Harriers (0) 1-0 (0) South Shields
Merthyr Town (1) 2-4 (0) AFC Fylde
Radcliffe (0) 1-0 (0) Macclesfield
Southport (1) 2-0 (0) AFC Telford United
Spennymoor Town (1) 1-1 (0) Marine

NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH FULL TIME SCORES:

Saturday 25th April 2026
AFC Totton (1) 1-6 (3) Farnborough
Bath City (2) 2-3 (0) Maidstone United
Chelmsford City (1) 1-3 (3) Eastbourne Borough
Dover Athletic (1) 2-2 (1) Chesham United
Hampton & Richmond Borough (0) 1-0 (0) Enfield Town
Hemel Hempstead Town (1) 1-1 (1) Salisbury
Hornchurch (0) 0-0 (0) Maidenhead United
Horsham (1) 3-2 (0) Chippenham Town
Slough Town (2) 3-2 (2) Dagenham & Redbridge
Tonbridge Angels (0) 1-2 (0) Torquay United
Weston-super-Mare (0) 1-1 (1) Dorking Wanderers
Worthing (1) 2-0 (0) Ebbsfleet United

Worthing boss Adam Hinshelwood said per Sussex Express: “It hasn’t sunk it yet. There’s been a lot of heartache over the years having come so close on a number of occasions.

“I’m so chuffed for everyone that works so hard behind the scenes – obviously George, Barry, Ralph, Nathan, Keith, yourselves (the media team) – and for all the supporters for sticking with us – we had a real tough patch in January and this didn’t seem possible.

“I’m so glad the players turned up today and if anything we could have made it more emphatic on the day.

“We’re going to really enjoy it (the celebrations) tonight – that’s for sure. With the early kick-off, it starts earlier!

“The tricky patch we had I think makes it even sweeter.”

On Joe Cook and Razz Coleman De-Graft: “We were encouraging Cooky yesterday – we felt there was an opportunity for him to get forward more. And he did that and got his goal.

“Then Razz was superb all day. His numbers this season have been phenomenal – what a player we’ve got on our hands.

“I’m so chuffed for the players because they’re a really really good group of people first and foremost, they work tirelessly.

“And all the backroom staff – Stretch, Olly, Cam, Jon Meeney, Stu, all of them, Brooksy as well – they give up so much time. I’m probably missing one or two – sorry if I’ve missed you! The dedication they show, the professional in their work – I’m so chuffed they get to enjoy today.”

On York’s promotion, having missed out with them last season: “Their fans have suffered a lot over the years and I’m so, so chuffed – there’s no bitterness from me – I’m so glad they got over the line as well. It makes it even sweeter.”

💬 “I am so chuffed for everyone behind the scenes.”

Adam Hinshelwood reacts following winning the National League South with a 2-0 victory over Ebbsfleet United. pic.twitter.com/mESXcOitiz

— Worthing F(C) (@WorthingFC) April 25, 2026