The National League North plays a crucial role in the English soccer pyramid as it represents the point where regional soccer meets the national game.
The division was restructured as part of a wider change across the EFL in 2004, as it replaced the former Conference North, alongside its Southern version, the National League South. The reformatting of the league has not only opened the division to a wider audience, but it has also increased sponsorship and TV rights on matches, ensuring a vital financial boost for clubs.
In terms of National League North outright betting, here at BetVictor we offer a huge range of betting options and odds ranging from league positions, the fight for promotion and the battle against relegation to the lower tiers.
Our outright markets open during pre-season and are available right the way through the campaign. So, when it comes to National League North outrights, BetVictor is the place to be.
With the National League North season often representing a real slog for clubs looking to get themselves closer to the soccer League, it can be a rollercoaster ride for anyone looking to place a bet on it.
The most popular aspect of National League North betting is the exciting race for promotion into the National League and the battle to be crowned as champions.
National League North outright odds can often offer value as there is rarely a consistent pattern to follow. In the 16 seasons of the National League North, only one club has been crowned as champions more than once - North West side Southport, who won it in 2005 and 2010. The other 14 campaigns have seen a different side getting their hands on the trophy as the competition looks to remain as competitive as possible.
National League North outright betting markets dominate the options available within this division and at BetVictor, we'll let you bet on who you think the next winners will be.
Southport's record as the only club to win it more than once shows just how tight the division can be, with a regular end of season scrap for honours adding to the excitement of the run in. This means that when you're looking to bet on the National League North outright winner, it's difficult to follow a pattern of previous success.
However, there are some key indicators to look out for with a consistent core of teams generally in the shake up for promotion via the play-offs, as an additional option to the outright markets.
The promotion via play-off market offers up a little more consistency in betting options across the last 16 seasons, with two clubs accounting for five of the promotions since 2004. But it can still be anybody's game come the end of the season.
Altrincham achieved promotion via the play-offs on three occasions, in 2005, 2014 and 2020 as the most successful club in National League North play-off history. Meanwhile, FC Halifax Town battled to success in the play-offs in 2013 and 2017.
Alongside the success of Southport as National League North champions in the past, Northwich Victoria, Droylsden, Kettering Town, Tamworth, Alfreton Town, Hyde, Chester, AFC Telford United, Barrow, Solihull Moors, AFC Fylde, Salford City, Stockport County and Kings Lynn Town have also won the division.
FC Halifax Town and Altrincham are joined by Salford, Farsley Celtic, Barrow, Gateshead, Fleetwood Town, AFC Telford United, Nuneaton Town, Guiseley, North Ferriby United, Harrogate Town and Chorley as the big winners in the play-off battle since 2004.
Who's your money on this time around? You can get involved with our fantastic range of National League North outright betting opportunities at BetVictor.