Departing were Huddersfield, promoted to National League 2 North, whilst Manchester (9th - playoff losers) were relegated to Regional 2 North West as were Long Eaton (11th) and Derby (12th) both to Regional 2 Midlands North.

Teams in the League will be Anselmians, Blackburn, Bowdon, Burton, Kendal (level transfer from Regional One North East where they finished 8th this season), Leek, Rochdale, Rossendale (relegated from National League Two North after being placed 12th in the regular season and losing the play-off), Sandal (level transfer from Regional One North East where they finished 7th this season), Stockport, Vale of Lune (promoted from Regional 2 NW) and Wirral.