The 2015–16 National League season (known as the Vanarama National League for sponsorship reasons) was the first season under the new title of National League, the twelfth season consisting of three divisions and the thirty-seventh season overall.
The National League covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The National League is the fifth highest level of the overall pyramid, while the National League North and National League South exist at the sixth level. The top team and the winner of the play-off of the Premier division will be promoted to League Two, while the bottom four are relegated to the North or South divisions. The champions of the North and South divisions will be promoted to the Premier division, alongside the play-off winners from each division. The bottom three in each of the North and South divisions are relegated to the premier divisions of the Northern Premier League, Isthmian League or Southern League.
On 6 April 2015, it was announced that as of the 2015–16 season the League was to undergo a name change from the Football Conference to the National League. As well as the name change, the league's logo has been re-designed and the league's broadcaster BT Sport has signed a new three-year contract. The structure of the league and the title sponsor Vanarama however remain the same.
National League
Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from 2014–15 Conference North
- Barrow (League champions)
- Guiseley (Play-off winners)
Teams promoted from 2014–15 Conference South
- Bromley (League champions)
- Boreham Wood (Play-off winners)
Teams relegated from 2014–15 League Two
- Cheltenham Town
- Tranmere Rovers
Stadia and locations
League table
Play-offs
First leg
Second leg
Final
Results
Top scorers
- As of matches played 30 April 2016
National League North
Promotion and relegation
Teams relegated from 2014–15 Conference Premier
- AFC Telford United
- Alfreton Town
- Nuneaton Town
Teams promoted from 2014–15 Northern Premier League Premier Division
- F.C. United of Manchester (League Champions)
- Curzon Ashton (Play-off Winners)
Teams promoted from 2014–15 Southern League Premier Division
- Corby Town (League Champions)
League table
Play-offs
First leg
Second leg
Final
Results
Stadia and locations
Top scorers
- As of matches played 30 April 2016
National League South
Promotion and relegation
Teams relegated from 2014–15 Conference Premier
- Dartford
Teams transferred from 2014–15 Conference North
- Oxford City
Teams promoted from 2014–15 Isthmian League Premier Division
- Maidstone United (League Champions)
- Margate (Play-off Winners)
Teams promoted from 2014–15 Southern League Premier Division
- Truro City (Play-off Winners)
League table
Play-offs
First leg
Second leg
Final
Results
Stadium and locations
Top scorers
- As of matches played 30 April 2016
References
