National League 2026/2027
EnglandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: National League
This page gathers the statistics for National League, a football league in England. The 2026/2027 campaign brings together 24 teams — Boreham Wood top the table on 35 points. The schedule covers matches from 8 August 2026 to 24 April 2027. Fans see 3.10 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 63% of games.
National League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 155 National League matches have been completed. Boreham Wood leads the table with 35 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 3.10. BTTS: 63%. Over 2.5: 61%. Clean-sheet matches: 37%.
Result split
Home wins: 46%. Draws: 18%. Away wins: 36%.
Team rankings
Boreham Wood has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.62. Both teams scored in 92% of Southend United's matches.
League table
| # | 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
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 155 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Boreham Wood2.62
- 2Yeovil Town2.46
- 3Southend United2.38
- 4Harrogate Town2.23
- 5Worthing2.08
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (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
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 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 sits Below average for match pace, Above average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Close to average, and competitive balance 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
- 8Grant Horton6.86
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.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 12
FAQ
How many teams play in National League?
The 2026/2027 season of National League includes 24 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 National League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 National League season runs from 8 August 2026 to 24 April 2027.
How many matchweeks does the National League season have?
The 2026/2027 National League season spans 46 matchweeks.
Who leads the National League table?
Boreham Wood leads National League with 35 points.
Which team scores the most goals in National League?
Boreham Wood has the strongest attack in National League, scoring 2.62 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in National League?
Kidderminster Harriers concedes the fewest goals in National League, 0.92 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in National League?
National League averages 3.10 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in National League?
Over 2.5 lands in 61% of National League matches.
How often do both teams score in National League?
BTTS lands in 63% of National League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in National League?
Home teams win 46% of matches in National League.
Who is the top scorer in National League?
Matt Rush leads the recorded scoring table in National League for 2026/2027 with 9 goals.