Bedlington opted against promotion to the Northern Premier League.
The league held two cup competitions.
The Northern League Cup, competed for by all Northern League sides, was won by Dunston Federation.
The Craven Cup, for Division Two teams, was won by Ashington defeating Evenwood Town 1–0 in the final.
Division One featured 17 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with three new clubs, promoted from Division Two: Also, RTM Newcastle changed name to Newcastle Blue Star.