National league table: Rochdale and divisional leaders

Introduction

The national league table is a key indicator of performance across the National League system, influencing promotion, play-off positions and relegation battles. Current standings are closely watched by clubs, supporters and analysts as teams jockey for places in the Football League and to avoid dropping into regional divisions. This report summarises the latest verified figures from broadcast sources and league tables.

Main standings and key facts

National League (top positions)

According to the latest table data, Rochdale sit at the top of the National League. Rochdale have played 41 matches, with a record of 31 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, scoring 81 goals and conceding 34, giving a goal difference of +47 and a total of 98 points. Their recent run is shown as: Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Draw Result Win.

Close behind is York City, also on 41 matches, with 29 wins, 8 draws and 4 defeats. York City have scored 106 goals and conceded 39, a +67 goal difference and 95 points. Their recent form reads: Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win.

Scunthorpe United are noted among the higher-placed sides, listed with 41 matches played, 22 wins, 11 draws and 8 defeats, 75 goals scored and 58 conceded, a +17 goal difference and 77 points. Their recent sequence is stated as: Result Loss Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Draw Result Win.

National League North/South highlights

In the National League North/South listings, Fylde top their division on 41 matches with 29 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses, 100 goals scored and 43 conceded, a +57 goal difference and 91 points. Their recent results are given as: Result Win Result Win Result Win Result Loss Result Win Result Win.

Macclesfield appear near the top of their table with 39 matches, 21 wins, 7 draws and 11 defeats, 72 goals for and 55 against, a +17 goal difference and 70 points. At the lower end, Peterborough Sports are listed 23rd with 41 matches, 10 wins, 7 draws and 24 losses, 45 goals for, 79 against and 37 points.

Lower table and relegation zone

Sky Sports data highlights a number of clubs in and around the relegation zone in the National League, including Yeovil Town (16th, 41 matches, 14-5-22, 45 GF, 59 GA, 47 points), Aldershot Town (18th, 40 matches, 13-6-21, 66 GF, 75 GA, 45 points) and Truro City (24th, 41 matches, 7-9-25, 39 GF, 68 GA, 30 points). Other clubs listed lower down include Brackley Town and Braintree Town.

Conclusion and significance

These standings provide a snapshot of competition across the National League and its regional divisions. With promotion and relegation places at stake, small shifts in form can change positions rapidly. Readers should note that tables are subject to change and that source providers note disclaimers regarding updates and external content. Fans and clubs will monitor upcoming fixtures closely as the season progresses.