The Northern Premier League First Division is an football league covering the north of England. From the 2004-05 season it sits at step 4 of the National League System.

The top two teams, together with the winners of a playoff between the 3rd to 6th places, are promoted to a step 3 league (most likely the Northern Premier League Premier Division). The bottom two clubs may be relegated to one of several step 5 leagues.

Member clubs (2004-05)

• A.F.C. Telford United
• Belper Town
• Brigg Town
• Chorley
• Clitheroe
• Colwyn Bay
• Eastwood Town
• Gresley Rovers
• Ilkeston Town
• Kendal Town
• Kidsgrove Athletic
• Mossley
• North Ferriby United
• Ossett Albion
• Rocester
• Rossendale United
• Shepshed Dynamo
• Spalding United
• Stocksbridge Park Steels
• Warrington Town
• Willenhall Town
• Woodley Sports

Champions

1988	Fleetwood Town
1989	Colne Dynamoes
1990	Leek Town
1991	Whitley Bay
1992	Colwyn Bay
1993	Bridlington Town
1994	Guiseley
1995	Blyth Spartans
1996	Lancaster City
1997	Radcliffe Borough
1998	Whitby Town
1999	Droylesden
2000	Accrington Stanley
2001	Bradford Park Avenue
2002	Harrogate Town
2003	Alfreton Town
2004	Hyde United