Two Division One North clubs were moved to the parallel division: Northwich Victoria and Witton Albion were transferred to Division One South. Thus, Division One North featured six new clubs: * Colne, promoted from the North West Counties League * Colwyn Bay, relegated from the Premier Division * Goole, transferred from Division One South * Hyde United, relegated from the Premier Division * Ramsbottom United, relegated from the Premier Division * Tadcaster Albion, promoted from the Northern Counties East League