National League 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
EnglandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: National League
This page covers the National League season in England. The 2026/2027 field includes 24 teams, and Boreham Wood sits atop the standings with 13 points. The schedule runs from August 8, 2026 through April 24, 2027. Teams combine for 3.14 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 68% of games.
National League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
59 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 National League season. Boreham Wood leads the standings with 13 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.14 goals. Both teams score in 68% of games. 63% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 32% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 46% of games. 17% end in a draw. Road teams win 37% of games.
Team leaders
Boreham Wood has the league's highest scoring average at 2.80 goals per game. Both teams scored in 100% of Harrogate Town's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boreham Wood | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14:7 | +7 | 13 | 2.60 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  Sutton United | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | +4 | 12 | 2.40 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  AFC Hornchurch | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:7 | +3 | 12 | 2.40 | WWLWW |
| 4 |  Yeovil Town | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10:5 | +5 | 11 | 2.20 | DDWWW |
| 5 |  Fylde | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:7 | +4 | 10 | 2.00 | DWLWW |
| 6 |  Harrogate Town | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:9 | +4 | 10 | 2.00 | WWDLW |
| 7 |  Southend United | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | +3 | 10 | 2.00 | WWWLD |
| 8 |  Eastleigh | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | +2 | 10 | 2.00 | WLWWD |
| 9 |  Carlisle United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:8 | +4 | 8 | 1.60 | LDWDW |
| 10 |  Aldershot Town | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | +2 | 8 | 1.60 | WLDWD |
| 11 |  Kidderminster Harriers | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 0 | 8 | 1.60 | LWDWD |
| 12 |  Hartlepool United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | +1 | 6 | 1.50 | WWLL |
| 13 |  Boston United | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:6 | 0 | 6 | 1.20 | LWWLL |
| 14 |  Worthing | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 6 | 1.20 | WLWLL |
| 15 |  Altrincham | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 6 | 1.20 | LLLWW |
| 16 |  Forest Green Rovers | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | -4 | 6 | 1.20 | WWLLL |
| 17 |  Wealdstone | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 5 | 1.00 | DLLDW |
| 18 |  Scunthorpe United | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:10 | -2 | 4 | 0.80 | DLLWL |
| 19 |  Tamworth | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:14 | -4 | 4 | 0.80 | DLLWL |
| 20 |  Woking | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 4 | 0.80 | LLWLD |
| 21 |  Halifax Town | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 | LLWL |
| 22 |  Gateshead | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:8 | -4 | 3 | 0.60 | LWLLL |
| 23 |  Barrow | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:9 | -4 | 2 | 0.40 | LLDLD |
| 24 |  Solihull Moors | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5:16 | -11 | 0 | 0.00 | LLLLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 59 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Boreham Wood2.80
- 2Harrogate Town2.60
- 3Carlisle United2.40
- 4Fylde2.20
- 5Yeovil Town2.00
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Sutton United0.60
- 2Hartlepool United0.75
- 3Aldershot Town0.80
- 4Eastleigh1.00
- 5Yeovil Town1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Harrogate Town100%
- 2Tamworth100%
- 3Carlisle United100%
- 4Halifax Town100%
- 5Solihull Moors80%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Boreham Wood100%
- 2Harrogate Town100%
- 3Tamworth100%
- 4Halifax Town100%
- 5Solihull Moors80%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Boreham Wood7.6
- 2Forest Green Rovers7.4
- 3Barrow7.2
- 4Solihull Moors6.4
- 5Southend United6.2
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, National League rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and above average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Matt Rush7.34
- 2Zak Rian Brunt7.16
- 3Regan Booty6.85
- 4Luke Philip McCormick6.77
- 5Georgie Kelly6.74
- 6Ryan Jones6.64
- 7Benjamin Lee Tollitt6.64
- 8Rekeem Jordan Harper6.64
Most minutes
- 1Oliver Coker360
- 2Joseph Duncan360
- 3Louis Jones360
- 4William George Evans360
- 5Georgie Kelly360
- 6Harvey Bunker360
- 7Jamie Miley360
- 8Kyle McAllister360
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlisle United | 5 | 2.23 | 1.29 | +0.94 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| 2 | Boreham Wood | 5 | 1.65 | 0.86 | +0.79 | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| 3 | Southend United | 5 | 1.79 | 1.15 | +0.64 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| 4 | Harrogate Town | 5 | 1.81 | 1.20 | +0.61 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| 5 | Barrow | 5 | 1.49 | 1.10 | +0.38 | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| 6 | Forest Green Rovers | 5 | 1.83 | 1.47 | +0.37 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| 7 | Tamworth | 5 | 1.90 | 1.58 | +0.32 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| 8 | Woking | 5 | 1.25 | 1.18 | +0.07 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| 9 | Boston United | 5 | 1.49 | 1.52 | -0.02 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| 10 | Aldershot Town | 5 | 1.29 | 1.32 | -0.03 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| 11 | Sutton United | 5 | 1.16 | 1.24 | -0.08 | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| 12 | Kidderminster Harriers | 5 | 1.18 | 1.29 | -0.11 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| 13 | Eastleigh | 5 | 1.14 | 1.32 | -0.18 | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| 14 | Yeovil Town | 5 | 1.40 | 1.58 | -0.18 | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| 15 | Fylde | 5 | 1.33 | 1.56 | -0.22 | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| 16 | Wealdstone | 5 | 1.35 | 1.59 | -0.24 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| 17 | Scunthorpe United | 5 | 1.52 | 1.76 | -0.24 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 18 | AFC Hornchurch | 5 | 1.34 | 1.68 | -0.35 | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| 19 | Solihull Moors | 5 | 1.46 | 1.96 | -0.50 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
| 20 | Halifax Town | 4 | 1.31 | 1.52 | -0.21 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 21 | Hartlepool United | 4 | 1.23 | 1.47 | -0.23 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 22 | Altrincham | 5 | 1.19 | 1.66 | -0.48 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 23 | Gateshead | 5 | 1.11 | 1.65 | -0.54 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 24 | Worthing | 5 | 1.31 | 1.90 | -0.59 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 5
FAQ
How many teams play in National League?
National League has 24 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 National League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 National League schedule runs from August 8, 2026 through April 24, 2027.
How many rounds are in the National League season?
The 2026/2027 National League schedule covers 46 rounds.
Who leads the National League standings?
Boreham Wood leads National League with 13 points.
Which team scores the most goals in National League?
Boreham Wood has the league's highest scoring average at 2.80 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in National League?
Sutton United allows the fewest goals in National League, at 0.60 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in National League?
National League games average 3.14 goals.
How often do National League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
63% of National League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in National League?
Both teams score in 68% of National League games.
How often do home teams win in National League?
Home teams win 46% of National League games.
What does xG show in National League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The National League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in National League?
Matt Rush leads the recorded scoring table in National League for 2026/2027 with 8 goals.