Promotion and relegation The following teams changed divisions after the 2015–16 season.
Solihull Moors were the first team to be promoted after
North Ferriby United's 2–0 loss to
Stalybridge Celtic on 13 April 2016 clinched them the
National League North title. This will be their first season in the National League.
Sutton United were promoted on 23 April 2016 after a 2–0 win over
Chelmsford City, returning to the league for the first time in sixteen years.
Dagenham & Redbridge were relegated from
League Two on 16 April 2016 after their 3–2 loss to
Leyton Orient returning to the fifth tier after nine years in the Football League.
York City were relegated on 23 April after their 3–0 loss to
Accrington Stanley, returning to the league for the first time since the
2011–12 season.
North Ferriby United's 2–1 win over
AFC Fylde and
Maidstone United's win on penalties over
Ebbsfleet United made them the
National League North and
National League South play-off winners respectively. It is the first time both teams have competed in the league. The six teams replace
Cheltenham Town,
Grimsby Town,
FC Halifax Town,
Altrincham,
Kidderminster Harriers and
Welling United. Cheltenham Town were promoted back to League Two at their first attempt after beating FC Halifax Town 2–0 on 16 April 2016. Grimsby Town were promoted back to the Football League after beating
Forest Green Rovers 3–1 in the
2015–16 National League play-off final. Kidderminster Harriers and Welling United were relegated on the same day after defeats to
Barrow and
Chester. On the final day of the season, Altrincham were relegated after losing 3–0 to
Braintree Town, ending their two-year stay in the league. FC Halifax Town's 1–1 draw against
Macclesfield Town was not enough to save them after
Guiseley's 4–3 win over
Torquay United, ending their three-year stay in the league.
Team changes To National League Promoted from 2015–16 National League North •
Solihull Moors •
North Ferriby United Promoted from 2015–16 National League South •
Sutton United •
Maidstone United Relegated from 2015–16 League Two •
Dagenham & Redbridge •
York City From National League Relegated to 2016–17 National League North •
FC Halifax Town •
Altrincham •
Kidderminster Harriers Relegated to 2016–17 National League South •
Welling United Promoted to 2016–17 League Two •
Cheltenham Town •
Grimsby Town Stadia and locations Managerial changes League table Results Play-offs First leg Second leg Final Top scorers ==National League North==