Relegated from the National League North, Alfreton Town and Curzon Ashton return to the division, while Redcar Athletic and Emley arrive after winning promotion from the NPL East Division.

From the NPL West Division, Bury and Avro also make the step up after successful promotion campaigns, while Quorn join the Premier Division following a lateral move from the Southern League Central Division.

The confirmed Northern Premier League Premier Division line-up for 2026/27 is as follows:

Alfreton Town
Ashton United
Avro
Bamber Bridge
Bury
Cleethorpes Town
Curzon Ashton
Emley
FC United of Manchester
Gainsborough Trinity
Guiseley
Hyde United
Ilkeston Town
Lancaster City
Leek Town
Quorn
Redcar Athletic
Stockton Town
Warrington Rylands
Warrington Town
Whitby Town
Workington

The allocations remain subject to ratification and any potential appeals ahead of the Northern Premier League AGM in June.

Supporters can now begin looking ahead to another exciting campaign, with a number of fresh fixtures and new away days added to the calendar for the season ahead.

Further details regarding the 2026/27 fixture release, and the pre-season schedule will be confirmed by the club in due course.