2018–19 National League
The 2018–19 National League season, known as the Vanarama National League for sponsorship reasons, was the fourth season under English football's new title of National League, fifteenth season consisting of three divisions and the fortieth season overall.
National League
The National League consists of 24 clubs.Promotion and relegation
Despite a 2–1 defeat to Boston United on 21 April 2018, Salford City became 2017–18 National League North champions after Harrogate Town lost 3–1 to Bradford Park Avenue. Havant & Waterlooville were crowned 2017–18 National League South champions on 28 April after a 3–2 victory over Concord Rangers. On 13 May, Harrogate Town were promoted after a 3–0 win against Brackley Town in the 2017–18 National League North playoff final. All three teams played in the National League for the first time in their histories. On the same day as Harrogate's promotion, Braintree Town were also promoted after beating Hampton & Richmond 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the 2017–18 National League South playoff final, securing an instant return to the National League.On 24 April, after 97 years as an EFL club, Chesterfield were relegated to the National League following Morecambe's 0–0 draw against Cambridge United. On 5 May 2018, despite a 3–0 victory against Chesterfield, Barnet became the second club to be relegated from League Two following Morecambe's 0–0 draw against Coventry City, ending their three-year stay in the EFL.
These teams replaced Macclesfield Town, Tranmere Rovers, Chester, Guiseley, Torquay United and Woking. Macclesfield Town were crowned 2017–18 National League champions and promoted to League Two on 21 April after a 2–0 victory over Eastleigh, ending their six-year absence from the EFL. Tranmere Rovers were promoted to League Two on 12 May after a 2–1 victory over Boreham Wood in the playoff final and returned to the EFL after a three-year absence. Boreham Wood and Sutton United were invited to compete in the 2018–19 Scottish Challenge Cup in a new expansion of that competition as the highest-finishing remaining teams in the division.
Chester were the first team to be relegated from National League on 8 April after a 2–0 loss to Tranmere Rovers. Despite staying up on the final day for the past two seasons, it was not to be third time lucky for Guiseley who joined them on 17 April after a 1–0 loss to relegation rivals Barrow. Torquay United became the third team to be relegated from the National league on 21 April after a 1–1 draw with Hartlepool United, confirming the club's first ever relegation to the sixth tier. The fourth and final team to suffer relegation was Woking, who were relegated on 28 April following a 2–1 defeat to Dover Athletic, ending their five-year stay in the National League.
Team changes
The following clubs changed divisions after the 2017–18 season:To National League
Promoted from 2017–18 National League NorthPromoted from 2017–18 National League South
Relegated from 2017–18 League Two
From National League
Promoted to 2018–19 League TwoRelegated to 2018–19 National League North
Relegated to [|2018–19 National League South]
Stadiums and locations
League table
Top scorers
Monthly awards
Each month the Vanarama National League announces their official Player of the Month and Manager of the Month.| Month | Player of the Month | Club | Manager of the Month | Club |
| August 2018 | Akil Wright | Wrexham | Jamie Fullarton | FC Halifax Town |
| September 2018 | Marvin Ekpiteta | Leyton Orient | Graham Alexander | Salford City |
| October 2018 | Mike Williamson | Gateshead | Sam Ricketts | Wrexham |
| November 2018 | Elliot Justham | Dag & Red | Justin Edinburgh | Leyton Orient |
| December 2018 | Michael Cheek | Ebbsfleet United | Ian Evatt | Barrow |
| January 2019 | Kevin Lokko | Dover Athletic | Tim Flowers | Solihull Moors |
| February 2019 | Paul McCallum | Eastleigh | Alan Devonshire | Maidenhead United |
| March 2019 | Carl Piergianni | Salford City | Justin Edinburgh | Leyton Orient |
| April 2019 | Mo Sagaf | Braintree Town | Andy Hessenthaler | Dover Athletic |
Team of the Season
At the end of the season, the National League announced its official team of the season.National League North
Team changes
To National League North
Promoted from 2017–18 Northern Premier League Premier DivisionPromoted from 2017–18 Southern League Premier Division
Relegated from 2017–18 National League
From National League North
Promoted to 2018–19 National LeagueRelegated to 2018–19 Northern Premier League Premier Division
Relegated to 2018–19 Southern League Premier Division Central
Stadia and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
| AFC Telford United | Telford | New Bucks Head | 6,300 |
| Alfreton Town | Alfreton | North Street | 3,600 |
| Altrincham | Altrincham | Moss Lane | 6,085 |
| Ashton United | Ashton-under-Lyne | Hurst Cross | 4,500 |
| Blyth Spartans | Blyth | Croft Park | 4,435 |
| Boston United | Boston | York Street | 6,643 |
| Brackley Town | Brackley | St. James Park | 3,500 |
| Bradford (Park Avenue) | Bradford | Horsfall Stadium | 3,500 |
| Chester | Chester | Deva Stadium | 6,500 |
| Chorley | Chorley | Victory Park | 4,100 |
| Curzon Ashton | Ashton-under-Lyne | Tameside Stadium | 4,000 |
| Darlington | Darlington | Blackwell Meadows | 3,300 |
| F.C. United of Manchester | Manchester | Broadhurst Park | 4,400 |
| Guiseley | Guiseley | Nethermoor Park | 4,200 |
| Hereford | Hereford | Edgar Street | 4,913 |
| Kidderminster Harriers | Kidderminster | Aggborough Stadium | 6,238 |
| Leamington | Leamington Spa | New Windmill Ground | 2,300 |
| Nuneaton Borough | Nuneaton | Liberty Way | 4,614 |
| Southport | Southport | Haig Avenue | 6,008 |
| Spennymoor Town | Spennymoor | The Brewery Field | 3,150 |
| Stockport County | Stockport | Edgeley Park | 10,852 |
| York City | York | Bootham Crescent | 8,256 |
League table
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
| 1 | Glen Taylor | Spennymoor Town | 21 |
| 2 | Daniel Udoh | AFC Telford United | 17 |
| 3 | Jake Beesley | Bradford (Park Avenue) | 16 |
| 3 | Colby Bishop | Leamington | 16 |
| 3 | Matthew Warburton | Stockport County | 16 |
| 6 | Joshua Hancock | Altrincham | 15 |
| 6 | Reece Styche | Alfreton Town | 15 |
| 6 | Kurt Willoughby | F.C. United of Manchester | 15 |
| 9 | Dan Maguire | Blyth Spartans | 14 |
| 9 | Josh Wilson | Chorley | 14 |
| 10 | Ashley Chambers | Kidderminster Harriers | 13 |
Monthly awards
Each month the Vanarama National League North announces their official Player of the Month and Manager of the Month.| Month | Player of the Month | Club | Manager of the Month | Club |
| August 2018 | Matthew Stenson | Leamington | Jamie Vermiglio | Chorley |
| September 2018 | Ed Williams | Kidderminster Harriers | Jason Ainsley | Spennymoor Town |
| October 2018 | Gary Roberts | Chester | Phil Parkinson | Altrincham |
| November 2018 | David Morgan | Southport | Liam Watson | Southport |
National League South
The National League South consisted of 22 clubs.Team changes
To National League South
Promoted from 2017–18 Isthmian League Premier DivisionPromoted from 2017–18 Southern League Premier Division
Relegated from 2017–18 National League
From National League South
Promoted to 2018–19 National LeagueRelegated to 2018–19 Isthmian League Premier Division
Relegated to 2018–19 Southern League Premier Division South
Stadia and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity | |
| Bath City | Bath | Twerton Park | 8,840 | |
| Billericay Town | Billericay | New Lodge | 3,500 | |
| Chelmsford City | Chelmsford | Melbourne Stadium | 3,019 | |
| Chippenham Town | Chippenham | Hardenhuish Park | 3,000 | |
| Concord Rangers | Canvey Island | Thames Road | 3,300 | |
| Dartford | Dartford | Princes Park | 4,100 | |
| Dulwich Hamlet | London | Champion Hill | 3,000 | |
| East Thurrock United | Corringham | Rookery Hill | 4,000 | |
| Eastbourne Borough | Eastbourne | Priory Lane | 4,151 | |
| Gloucester City | Evesham | Jubilee Stadium | 3,000 | |
| Hampton & Richmond | London | Beveree Stadium | 3,500 | |
| Hemel Hempstead Town | Hemel Hempstead | Vauxhall Road | 3,152 | |
| Hungerford Town | Hungerford | Bulpit Lane | 2,500 | |
| Oxford City | Oxford | Court Place Farm | 2,000 | |
| Slough Town | Slough | Arbour Park | 2,000 | |
| St Albans City | St Albans | Clarence Park | 4,500 | |
| Torquay United | Torquay | Plainmoor | 6,500 | |
| Truro City | Truro | Plainmoor | Grosvenor Vale | 3,607 |
| Welling United | London | Park View Road | 4,000 | |
| Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare | Woodspring Stadium | 3,500 | |
| Woking | Woking | Kingfield Stadium | 6,036 |
League table
Top scorers
Monthly awards
Each month the Vanarama National League South announces their official Player of the Month and Manager of the Month.| Month | Player of the Month | Club | Manager of the Month | Club |
| August 2018 | Jake Robinson | Billericay Town | Alan Dowson | Woking |
| September 2018 | Jack Turner | Slough Town | Ian Allinson | St Albans City |
| October 2018 | Moses Emmanuel | Billericay Town | Gary Johnson | Torquay United |
| November 2018 | Josh Casey | Woking | Leigh Robinson | Truro City |
| December 2018 | Shaun MacDonald | Torquay United | Mark Jones | Oxford City |
| January 2019 | Jack Giddens | East Thurrock United | Jerry Gill | Bath City |
| February 2019 | Chris Whelpdale | Chelmsford City | Jamie Coyle Adam Flanagan | Dartford |
| March 2019 | Marvel Ekpiteta | Hungerford Town | Neil Baker Jon Underwood | Slough Town |
| April 2019 | Fabien Robert | Gloucester City | Mike Cook | Gloucester City |
Step 3 Super Playoffs
With the introduction of a new division at Step 3 of the National League System, an altered promotion playoff process was implemented for the 2018–19 season for clubs to reach the National Leagues North and South for the 2019–20 season.As per prior seasons, 3 teams were relegated each from the North and South leaving 6 vacancies to fill. Each of the winners of the four Step 3 leagues were automatically promoted to the National Leagues North & South for 2019–20.
The Champions of the Step 3 leagues are:
- Isthmian League Premier Division: Dorking Wanderers
- Northern Premier League Premier Division: Farsley Celtic
- Southern Premier League Premier Division Central: Kettering Town
- Southern Premier League Premier Division South: Weymouth
The playoff winners are:
- Isthmian League Premier Division: Tonbridge Angels
- Northern Premier League Premier Division: Warrington Town
- Southern Premier League Premier Division Central: King's Lynn Town
- Southern Premier League Premier Division South: Metropolitan Police