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 35 points. The schedule runs from August 8, 2026 through April 24, 2027. Teams combine for 3.10 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 63% of games.
National League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
155 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 National League season. Boreham Wood leads the standings with 35 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.10 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games. 61% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 37% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 46% of games. 18% end in a draw. Road teams win 36% of games.
Team leaders
Boreham Wood has the league's highest scoring average at 2.62 goals per game. Both teams scored in 92% of Southend United's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boreham Wood | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 34:13 | +21 | 35 | 2.69 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Harrogate Town | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 29:17 | +12 | 28 | 2.15 | LWWWW |
| 3 |  Southend United | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 31:19 | +12 | 27 | 2.08 | WLDWW |
| 4 |  Yeovil Town | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 32:15 | +17 | 25 | 1.92 | WWDWW |
| 5 |  Worthing | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27:18 | +9 | 24 | 1.85 | WWDWW |
| 6 |  Altrincham | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 20:19 | +1 | 24 | 1.85 | WWWLW |
| 7 |  Fylde | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24:18 | +6 | 23 | 1.77 | LWLLW |
| 8 |  Barrow | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22:16 | +6 | 21 | 1.61 | WWWWW |
| 9 |  AFC Hornchurch | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 15:19 | -4 | 21 | 1.61 | WLWLW |
| 10 |  Halifax Town | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 22:15 | +7 | 20 | 1.54 | DLDWW |
| 11 |  Kidderminster Harriers | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15:12 | +3 | 20 | 1.54 | DLLDD |
| 12 |  Aldershot Town | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18:16 | +2 | 18 | 1.39 | LWLLL |
| 13 |  Sutton United | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14:18 | -4 | 18 | 1.39 | DDLDL |
| 14 |  Carlisle United | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 23:20 | +3 | 17 | 1.31 | LLWWD |
| 15 |  Woking | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 20:20 | 0 | 15 | 1.15 | DWLWL |
| 16 |  Forest Green Rovers | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19:22 | -3 | 15 | 1.25 | DLDDL |
| 17 |  Eastleigh | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14:20 | -6 | 15 | 1.15 | WLDLL |
| 18 |  Tamworth | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 21:30 | -9 | 14 | 1.08 | WLWWL |
| 19 |  Hartlepool United | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 12:19 | -7 | 12 | 0.92 | LLLLW |
| 20 |  Wealdstone | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 17:24 | -7 | 12 | 0.92 | LWDLL |
| 21 |  Boston United | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15:23 | -8 | 12 | 0.92 | WLDLL |
| 22 |  Scunthorpe United | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15:21 | -6 | 10 | 0.83 | LLWLL |
| 23 |  Solihull Moors | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13:35 | -22 | 7 | 0.54 | LLWLL |
| 24 |  Gateshead | 13 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8:31 | -23 | 4 | 0.31 | LLLLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 155 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 Wood2.62
- 2Yeovil Town2.46
- 3Southend United2.38
- 4Harrogate Town2.23
- 5Worthing2.08
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Kidderminster Harriers0.92
- 2Boreham Wood1.00
- 3Yeovil Town1.15
- 4Halifax Town1.15
- 5Aldershot Town1.23
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Southend United92%
- 2Tamworth85%
- 3Boreham Wood77%
- 4Carlisle United77%
- 5Worthing77%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Boreham Wood85%
- 2Tamworth85%
- 3Harrogate Town77%
- 4Altrincham77%
- 5Southend United77%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1Boreham Wood6.6
- 2Carlisle United6.6
- 3Forest Green Rovers6.6
- 4Barrow6.2
- 5Boston United6.0
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 close to 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
- 1Zak Rian Brunt7.36
- 2Matt Rush7.26
- 3John Marquis7.20
- 4Kyle McAllister7.10
- 5Tom Crawford6.93
- 6Miguel Azeez6.92
- 7Ryan Jones6.91
- 8Regan Booty6.85
Most minutes
- 1Max Bardell1,170
- 2True Grant1,170
- 3William Jääskeläinen1,170
- 4Emmanuel Osadebe1,170
- 5Thorsten Spike Brits1,170
- 6Zac Maxwell Jones1,170
- 7Aaron Drewe1,170
- 8Adam Desbois1,170
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 | Boreham Wood | 13 | 1.65 | 1.00 | +0.65 | 23 | 35 | +12 |
| 2 | Carlisle United | 13 | 1.90 | 1.32 | +0.58 | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| 3 | Harrogate Town | 13 | 1.67 | 1.13 | +0.54 | 22 | 28 | +6 |
| 4 | Southend United | 13 | 1.75 | 1.28 | +0.47 | 22 | 27 | +5 |
| 5 | Woking | 13 | 1.55 | 1.23 | +0.32 | 21 | 15 | -6 |
| 6 | Barrow | 13 | 1.58 | 1.26 | +0.31 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 7 | Halifax Town | 13 | 1.52 | 1.30 | +0.23 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 8 | Forest Green Rovers | 12 | 1.67 | 1.37 | +0.31 | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| 9 | Tamworth | 13 | 1.58 | 1.47 | +0.12 | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| 10 | Sutton United | 13 | 1.29 | 1.18 | +0.11 | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| 11 | Worthing | 13 | 1.53 | 1.50 | +0.03 | 19 | 24 | +5 |
| 12 | Yeovil Town | 13 | 1.29 | 1.40 | -0.11 | 17 | 25 | +8 |
| 13 | Altrincham | 13 | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 | 17 | 24 | +7 |
| 14 | Fylde | 13 | 1.39 | 1.54 | -0.15 | 17 | 23 | +6 |
| 15 | Scunthorpe United | 12 | 1.46 | 1.56 | -0.10 | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| 16 | Aldershot Town | 13 | 1.29 | 1.45 | -0.16 | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| 17 | Kidderminster Harriers | 13 | 1.05 | 1.31 | -0.26 | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| 18 | Hartlepool United | 13 | 1.26 | 1.56 | -0.30 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| 19 | Wealdstone | 13 | 1.23 | 1.54 | -0.31 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| 20 | Solihull Moors | 13 | 1.37 | 1.69 | -0.32 | 15 | 7 | -8 |
| 21 | Boston United | 13 | 1.38 | 1.73 | -0.35 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| 22 | Eastleigh | 13 | 1.08 | 1.43 | -0.35 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 23 | AFC Hornchurch | 13 | 1.22 | 1.62 | -0.40 | 15 | 21 | +6 |
| 24 | Gateshead | 13 | 0.97 | 1.71 | -0.75 | 12 | 4 | -8 |
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 12
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 35 points.
Which team scores the most goals in National League?
Boreham Wood has the league's highest scoring average at 2.62 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in National League?
Kidderminster Harriers allows the fewest goals in National League, at 0.92 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in National League?
National League games average 3.10 goals.
How often do National League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
61% of National League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in National League?
Both teams score in 63% 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 9 goals.