Conference North
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Image:Football Conference.png Conference North (often referred to as Nationwide North for sponsorship reasons) is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of the English football league system.
Conference North was introduced in 2004 as part of a major restructuring of English non-League football. The champions are automatically promoted to Conference National. The 2005/06 season will see play-off winners from both the Conference North and South both promoted as the Conference National expands from 22 to 24 teams. The three bottom clubs are relegated to Step 3 leagues, however, this season only two teams will be relegated due to the restructuring process.
Conference North clubs, 2005-06
| Club | Finishing position last season |
|---|---|
| Alfreton Town | 14th |
| Barrow | 16th |
| Droylsden | 3rd |
| Gainsborough Trinity | 11th |
| Harrogate Town | 6th |
| Hednesford Town | 4th in Southern League Premier Division |
| Hinckley United | 12th |
| Hucknall Town | 10th |
| Hyde United | 1st in Northern Premier League Premier Division |
| Kettering Town | 4th |
| Lancaster City | 13th |
| Leigh RMI | 22nd in Conference National |
| Moor Green | 18th |
| Northwich Victoria | 19th in Conference National |
| Nuneaton Borough | 2nd |
| Redditch United | 9th |
| Stafford Rangers | 8th |
| Stalybridge Celtic | 19th |
| Vauxhall Motors | 15th |
| Worcester City | 7th |
| Workington | 2nd in Northern Premier League Premier Division |
| Worksop Town | 17th |
Past Conference North winners
| Season | Winner | Playoff Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | Southport* | Altrincham* |
| * Promoted to Conference National | ||
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