2024–25 National League Explained

Competition:National League
Season:2024–25
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 National League season, known as the Vanarama National League for sponsorship reasons, is the tenth season under the title of the National League, the twenty-second season consisting of three divisions, and the forty-sixth season overall.

National League

Competition:National League
Season:2024–25
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

Twenty-four teams compete in the league – eighteen returning teams from the previous season, two teams relegated from League Two, two teams promoted from the National League North and two teams promoted from the National League South.

Team changes

To National League Promoted from National League North

Promoted from National League South

Relegated from League Two

From National LeaguePromoted to League Two

Relegated to National League North

Relegated to National League South

Stadiums and locations

TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
AFC FyldeWeshamMill Farm Sports Village6,000
AldershotEBB Stadium at The Recreation Ground7,200
AltrinchamMoss Lane7,700
The Hive Stadium6,418
Boston UnitedBostonBoston Community Stadium 5,000
Braintree Town4,085
Chigwell Construction Stadium6,078
EastleighSilverlake Stadium5,250
Ebbsfleet UnitedNorthfleetStonebridge Road4,800
HalifaxThe Shay10,400
5,147
GatesheadGateshead International Stadium11,800
Victoria Park7,856
MaidenheadYork Road4,000
13,513
10,249
SolihullDamson Park5,500
12,392
VBS Community Stadium5,013
TamworthTamworthThe Lamb Ground4,565
Grosvenor Vale4,085
WokingThe Laithwaite Community Stadium6,036
Yeovil Town9,566
YorkYork Community Stadium8,500

Personnel and sponsoring

TeamManagerCaptainKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
AFC Fylde Kevin Phillips Alex Whitmore New BalanceFWP Architecture
Aldershot Town Tommy Widdrington Stuart O'Keefe ErreàBridges Estate Agents
Altrincham Phil Parkinson Lewis Baines PumaAO World
Barnet Dean Brennan Anthony Hartigan StannoTIC Health
Boston United Graham Coughlan Michael Bostwick UmbroKia
Braintree Town Justin Moseley (caretaker) George Langston Andreas Carter SportsAndreas Carter Sports
Dagenham & Redbridge Ben Strevens Elliot Justham AdmiralWest & Coe
Eastleigh Kelvin Davis Jake Taylor ErreàUtilita
Ebbsfleet United Harry Watling Chris Solly New BalanceVirtue Clean Energy
FC Halifax Town Chris Millington Sam Johnson AdidasNuie
Forest Green Rovers Steve Cotterill Jordan Moore-Taylor UmbroEcotricity
Gateshead Carl Magnay Greg Olley PatrickGateshead Central
Hartlepool United David Ferguson Erreà[1] Utilita
Maidenhead United Alan Devonshire Alan Massey KelmeCALM
Oldham Athletic Micky Mellon Liam Hogan PumaRRG Group
Rochdale Jimmy McNulty Ethan Ebanks-Landell O'NeillsCrown Oil Ltd
Solihull Moors Andy Whing James Clarke AdidasTaxbuddi
Southend United Kevin Maher Nathan Ralph Macronc2c2024-25 National League (division)
Sutton United Tyler French O'Neills Echo Laser BPH therapy
Tamworth Andy Peaks Ben Milnes MacronBradley Scott Windows
Wealdstone Matt Taylor Jack Cook KelmeBrunel University London
Woking Michael Doyle Dale Gorman AdidasBoz's Fruit & Veg
Yeovil Town Mark Cooper Matt Worthington ErreàBradfords Buildings Supplies
York City Adam Hinshelwood Lenell John-Lewis HummelTitan Wealth

Managerial changes

Teamwidth-150Outgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Wealdstone Sam CoxEnd of interim spell20 April 2024Pre-season Matthew Taylor[2] 11 May 2024
Hartlepool United Kevin Phillips[3] End of contract27 April 2024 Darren Sarll[4] 27 April 2024
Ebbsfleet United Danny Searle[5] Sacked9 September 202424th Harry Watling[6] 12 September 2024
AFC Fylde Chris Beech[7] 15 September 202423rd Kevin Phillips[8] 8 October 2024
Gateshead Rob Elliot[9] Signed by Crawley Town1 October 20245th Carl Magnay[10] 15 October 2024
Hartlepool United Darren Sarll[11] Sacked16 October 202416th Lennie Lawrence[12] 8 November 2024
Boston United Ian Culverhouse[13] 28 October 202423rd Graham Coughlan[14] 19 November 2024
Braintree Town Angelo Harrop[15] 27 November 202420th

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1York City14
2AFC Fylde12
3Altrincham11
4Hartlepool United9
Barnet
Rochdale
Gateshead
Southend United
Solihull Moors

Hat-tricks

Player For Against Result Date
3–2 10 August 2024
5–1 10 August 2024
7–0 31 August 2024
4–3 5 October 2024
Regan Linney 0–5 26 October 2024
4–0 16 November 2024
0–6
Ollie Pearce 4–0 23 November 2024

Monthly awards

Each month the Vanarama National League announces their official Player of the Month and Manager of the Month.

MonthManager of the MonthPlayer of the MonthReference
August Rob ElliotGateshead James HenryAldershot Town[16] [17]
September Adam HinshelwoodYork City Kairo MitchellRochdale[18] [19]
October Kyle McAllisterForest Green Rovers[20] [21]

National League North

Competition:National League North
Season:2024–25
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The National League North consists of 24 teams.

Team changes

To National League NorthRelegated from the National League

Promoted from the Northern Premier League Premier Division

Promoted from the Southern League Premier Division Central

From National League NorthPromoted to the National League

Relegated to the Northern Premier League Premier Division

Relegated to the Southern League Premier Division Central

Relegated to the Southern League Premier Division South

Stadiums and locations

TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Alfreton TownAlfretonImpact Arena3,600
Brackley TownBrackleySt. James Park 3,500
BuxtonThe Silverlands 5,200
ChesterChesterDeva Stadium6,500
ChorleyChorleyVictory Park4,100
Curzon AshtonAshton-under-LyneTameside Stadium 4,000
DarlingtonDarlington3,300
Farsley CelticFarsleyThe Citadel3,900
HerefordHerefordEdgar Street5,250
Kidderminster HarriersKidderminsterAggborough6,238
King's Lynn TownKing's LynnThe Walks8,200
Your Co-Op Community Stadium 3,050
2,200
Needham MarketBloomfields 4,000
Oxford CityRAW Charging Stadium 3,500
Peterborough SportsPeterboroughLincoln Road 2,300
RadcliffeStainton Park 3,500
Rushall OlympicDales Lane 2,000
Scarborough AthleticFlamingo Land Stadium2,833
Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpeGlanford Park9,088
South ShieldsSouth Shields1st Cloud Arena4,000
SouthportSouthportHaig Avenue6,008
Spennymoor TownSpennymoorThe Brewery Field 4,300
Warrington TownWarringtonCantilever Park3,500

Managerial changes

Teamwidth-150Outgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Buxton Craig Elliott[22] Resigned20 April 2024Pre-season John McGrath[23] 6 May 2024
Scunthorpe United Jimmy Dean[24] Sacked2 May 2024 Andy Butler[25] 3 May 2024
Rushall Olympic Liam McDonald[26] Resigned13 May 2024 Adam Stevens[27] 16 May 2024
Oxford City Ross Jenkins[28] Mutual consent15 May 2024 Sam Cox[29] 18 June 2024
Farsley Celtic Clayton Donaldson[30] Sacked2 September 202410th Pav Singh 2 September 2024
Warrington Town Mark Beesley[31] Resigned15 September 202418th Paul Carden[32] 21 September 2024
Oxford City Sam Cox[33] Sacked27 September 202423rd Ross Jenkins27 September 2024

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Callum StewartLeamington11
2Isaac FletcherSpennymoor Town10
Callum RobertsScunthorpe United
4Paul BlackettSouth Shields9
Charlie CatonChester
6Danny LloydSouthport8
7Jed AbbeyAlfreton Town7
Ashley HemmingsKidderminster Harriers
Connor KirbyBuxton
Jonny MargettsKing's Lynn Town
Stefan MolsCurzon Ashton
Tom PeersChester
Dom TearScarborough Athletic

Hat-tricks

Player For Against Result Date
Callum Stewart 4–1 24 September 2024
Tom Elliott 7–1 26 October 2024
Michael Gyasi 3–1 5 November 2024
Cian Coleman 2–3 9 November 2024
Tom Peers 3–1 26 November 2024

Monthly awards

Each month the Vanarama National League announces their official Player of the Month and Manager of the Month.

MonthManager of the MonthPlayer of the MonthReference
August Andy ButlerScunthorpe United Charlie CatonChester
September Paul HolleranLeamington Isaac FletcherSpennymoor Town
October Craig MahonCurzon Ashton Callum RobertsScunthorpe United

National League South

Competition:National League South
Season:2024–25
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The National League South also consists of 24 teams.

Team changes

To National League South

Relegated from the National League

Promoted from the Isthmian League Premier Division

Promoted from the Southern League Premier Division South

From National League South

Promoted to the National League

Relegated to the Isthmian League Premier Division

Relegated to the Southern League Premier Division South

Stadia and locations

TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
AveleyParkside 3,500
Bath City8,840
Boreham Wood4,502
Chelmsford CityMelbourne Stadium 3,019
The Meadow 5,000
Chippenham TownHardenhuish Park 3,000
Dorking WanderersMeadowbank Stadium 4,250
Eastbourne BoroughEastbourne4,151
Enfield Town2,500
Farnborough7,000
Hampton & Richmond BoroughLondon 3,500
Hemel Hempstead TownVauxhall Road 3,152
HornchurchLondon 3,500
Maidstone United4,200
Salisbury5,000
Slough TownArbour Park 2,000
St Albans CitySt AlbansClarence Park4,500
Tonbridge Angels3,000
Torquay United6,500
Truro CityTruro City Stadium 3,000
Welling UnitedLondon 4,000
Weston-super-MareWoodspring Stadium 3,500
Weymouth6,600
Worthing4,000

Managerial changes

Teamwidth-150Outgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming manager(s)Date of appointment
Boreham Wood Luke Garrard[34] Mutual consent20 April 2024Pre-season Ross Jenkins[35] 15 May 2024
Torquay United Aaron DownesEnd of interim spell Paul Wotton[36] 14 May 2024
Hampton & Richmond Borough Mel Gwinnett[37] Sacked3 May 2024 Alan Julian[38] 13 May 2024
Worthing Aarran RacineEnd of interim spell11 May 2024 Chris Agutter[39] 11 May 2024
Truro City Paul Wotton[40] Signed by Torquay United14 May 2024 John Askey[41] 6 June 2024
St Albans City Jon Meakes[42] Demoted to assistant manager17 May 2024 David Noble17 May 2024
Boreham Wood Ross Jenkins[43] Sacked12 September 202410th Luke Garrard[44] 13 September 2024
Jerry Gill[45] 18 November 202420th
St Albans City David Noble[46] Mutual consent21 November 202421st Ian Culverhouse28 November 2024

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Tyler HarveyTruro City15
2George AlexanderEastbourne Borough11
3Danny CashmanWorthing10
Luke CoulsonWeston-super-Mare
Jaze KabiaTruro City
6Alfie RutherfordDorking Wanderers9
7Aaron BlairMaidstone United8
Ken CharlesSt. Albans City
Cody CookeTorquay United
Osman FoyoChelmsford City
Ricky HolmesFarnborough
James RobertsHampton & Richmond

Hat-tricks

Player For Against Result Date
5–0 26 August 2024
Aaron Blair 1–4 7 September 2024
4–0 28 September 2024
2–5 2 November 2024
0–4 9 November 2024
Ken Charles 6–3 25 Noember 2024
Razzaq Coleman De-Graft 6–3
1–4 26 November 2024

Monthly awards

Each month the Vanarama National League announces their official Player of the Month and Manager of the Month.

MonthManager of the MonthPlayer of the MonthReference
August Scott DaviesSlough Town Sean ShieldsTonbridge Angels
September Robbie SimpsonChelmsford City James RobertsHampton & Richmond Borough
October Scott BartlettWeston-super-Mare Tyler HarveyTruro City

Notes and References

  1. News: Hartlepool new kit supplier . Hartlepool United FC . 29 April 2022 . 10 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Breaking news: Matt Taylor becomes new Wealdstone manager. www.wealdstone-fc.com. 11 May 2024. 12 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Club Update: Kevin Phillips. Hartlepool United Football Club. 27 April 2024. 27 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Darren Sarll appointed as Manager. Hartlepool United Football Club. 27 April 2024. 27 April 2024.
  5. Web site: Club statement: Danny Searle. ebbsfleetunited.co.uk. 9 September 2024. 11 September 2024.
  6. Web site: Fleet announce new manager. ebbsfleetunited.co.uk. 12 September 2024. 12 September 2024.
  7. Web site: Chris Beech leaves AFC Fylde. www.afcfylde.co.uk. 15 September 2024. 16 September 2024.
  8. Web site: Kevin Phillips Appointed New Head Coach. ww.afcfylde.co.uk. 8 October 2024. 8 October 2024.
  9. Web site: Crawley announce Gateshead boss Elliot as manager . . 1 October 2024 . 1 October 2024.
  10. Web site: Gateshead name ex-defender Magnay as new manager . . 15 October 2024 . 15 October 2024.
  11. Web site: Club Statement: Darren Sarll. www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk. 16 October 2024. 16 October 2024.
  12. Web site: Pools Announce New Management Team. www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk. 8 November 2024. 8 November 2024.
  13. Web site: Club Statement – Ian Culverhouse. www.bostonunited.co.uk. 28 October 2024. 29 October 2024.
  14. Web site: Coughlan appointed United manager. www.bostonunited.co.uk. 19 November 2024. 19 November 2024.
  15. Web site: Harrop Pays Price As Braintree Make Moves To Halt Slide. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 27 November 2024. 27 November 2024.
  16. Web site: Bossing It! Meet August's Managers Of The Month. www.thenationallleague.org.uk. 11 September 2024. 11 September 2024.
  17. Web site: Player Power! It’s Awards For Henry, Caton And Shields. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 11 September 2024. 11 September 2024.
  18. Web site: Hinshelwood, Simpson And Holleran Are All Honoured!. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 14 October 2024. 14 October 2024.
  19. Web site: September’s Shining Stars Are Honoured With Player Awards!. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 14 October 2024. 14 October 2024.
  20. Web site: Meet Your National League Managers Of The Month!. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 6 November 2024. 6 November 2024.
  21. Web site: Tyler, Callum and Kyle Honoured With October Awards. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 6 November 2024. 7 November 2024.
  22. Web site: Club Statement. www.buxtonfc.co.uk. 22 March 2024. 7 May 2024.
  23. Web site: Buxton FC Appoint New First Team Manager. www.buxtonfc.co.uk. 6 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
  24. Web site: Club statement. www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk. 2 May 2024. 2 May 2024.
  25. Web site: Andy Butler named new First Team Manager. www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk. 3 May 2024. 3 May 2024.
  26. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT: LIAM MCDONALD. www.rofc.co.uk. 13 May 2024. 13 May 2024.
  27. Web site: BREAKING: NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM APPOINTED - TIME TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS. www.rofc.co.uk. 16 May 2024. 17 May 2024.
  28. Web site: Ross Jenkins Departs. www.oxfordcityfc.co.uk. 15 May 2024. 15 May 2024.
  29. Web site: Sam Cox named Oxford City Manager. www.oxfordcityfc.co.uk. 18 June 2024. 18 June 2024.
  30. Web site: Clayton Donaldson and Danny Ellis depart as head and assistant head coach. www.farsleyceltic.com. 2 September 2024. 14 September 2024.
  31. Web site: Club Statement: Mark Beesley. www.warringtontownfc.co.uk. 15 September 2024. 16 September 2024.
  32. Web site: Paul Carden appointed Warrington Town manager. www.warringtontownfc.co.uk. 21 September 2024. 23 September 2024.
  33. Web site: Club Statement. www.oxfordcityfc.co.uk. 27 September 2024. 27 September 2024.
  34. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT: LUKE GARRARD. Boreham Wood Football Club. 2 April 2024. 20 April 2024.
  35. Web site: INTRODUCING YOUR NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM. www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 15 May 2024. 15 May 2024.
  36. Web site: Torquay Name Their Man. torquayunited.com. 14 May 2024. 14 May 2024.
  37. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT: MEL GWINNETT. hamrichfc.com. 3 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
  38. Web site: ALAN JULIAN BECOMES BEAVERS BOSS. hamrichfc.com. 13 May 2024. 13 May 2024.
  39. Web site: Agutter Appointed Manager. worthingfc.com. 11 May 2024. 13 May 2024.
  40. Web site: Club Statement: Paul Wotton. trurocity.co.uk. 14 May 2024. 14 May 2024.
  41. Web site: John Askey Appointed Truro City First Team Manager. trurocity.co.uk. 6 June 2024. 6 June 2024.
  42. Web site: Welcome home, David Noble!. www.stalbanscityfc.com. 17 May 2024. 23 May 2024.
  43. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT. www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 12 September 2024. 13 September 2024.
  44. Web site: WELCOME BACK, LUKE!. www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 13 September 2024. 13 September 2024.
  45. Web site: Club Statement – Jerry Gill. www.bathcityfc.com. 18 November 2024. 20 November 2024.
  46. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT: David Noble. www.stalbanscityfc.com. 21 November 2024. 27 November 2024.