EFL National League All Winners (1979-2024)

The English National League, the fifth tier of English football, represents the highest level of non-league football in the country and is the gateway to the professional leagues. Comprising 24 teams, the league operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the National League North and South. Each season, teams compete in a 46-match schedule, with the champion earning automatic promotion to the EFL League Two. Teams finishing second to seventh enter the play-offs to determine the second promoted team, adding an extra layer of competition and excitement to the season. The National League is known for its passionate fanbases and a mix of historic clubs and ambitious upstarts, making for a diverse and competitive environment. Matches are characterized by their intensity and the high stakes involved, as clubs strive not only for promotion but also to avoid relegation to lower regional leagues. Despite being outside the fully professional tiers, the National League attracts significant attention and support, offering thrilling football and the potential for dramatic storylines, where clubs with modest resources can dream of climbing the football pyramid and achieving professional status.