Supercomputer predicts 2026/27 National League North table positions for Harborough Town, Chester, Hereford and rivals

Manager Mitch Austin has kept the core group together, retaining 17 of last season’s title-winning crop at the Beehive and adding five new signings so far.

Of those to join, former Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga is the headline name but others are expected to have a big impact.

Staying in the National League North will be the first target for the Bees, but who knows, maybe Austin’s side could be the surprise package and continue their almighty rise.

It’s going to be very difficult to forecast exactly how Harborough’s season may turn out, but a Supercomputer prediction has already been made in anticipation.

Brought to us by Tipman Tips, this 24-team table details the predicted points and reasoning for each position.

Without further ado, here’s how Harborough and their new Step 2 rivals are expected to get on, from 1st down to 24th…

1st: Morecambe (91 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Fresh from relegation, full-time budget and infrastructure miles above the level.

2nd: Chester (86 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Big, well-run club with strong home crowds and Step 2 experience.

3rd: Scarborough Athletic (83 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Momentum club, strong recent recruitment and rising crowds

4th: Brackley Town (81 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Also freshly relegated, well-organised and used to competing near the top.

5th: King's Lynn Town (78 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Consistently among the division's better-resourced clubs.

6th: AFC Telford United (76 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Solid full-time-ish setup, usually competitive.

7th: Southport (74 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Sleeping-giant fanbase, decent recent recruitment.

8th: Darlington (73 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Huge home support gives an edge, if the squad clicks.

9th: Hereford (71 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Perennial play-off contenders, strong fan base.

10th: South Shields (69 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Ambitious, well-backed club continuing their rise.

11th: Macclesfield (67 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Rebuilt club on an upward trajectory.

12th: Buxton (64 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Steady improvement, tough home ground.

13th: Spennymoor Town (62 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Reliable top-half regulars.

14th: Oxford City (60 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Mid-table consistency.

15th: Merthyr Town (58 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Solid Welsh outfit, historically mid-table.

16th: Marine (56 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Punch above weight but squad depth is thin.

17th: Worksop Town (54 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Newly re-established at this level, could go either way.

18th: Radcliffe (52 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Ambitious project but still building depth.

19th: Chorley (50 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Recent decline, will need a reset.

20th: Bedford Town (48 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Yo-yo club, likely to be in a scrap again.

21st: Harborough Town (44 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: First season up — survival is the target.

22nd: Hebburn Town (42 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: NPL champions but step-up is steep.

23rd: Hednesford Town (40 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Back-to-back promotions catch up eventually.

24th: Spalding United (36 points). Supercomputer’s reasoning: Smallest budget of the promoted sides, toughest task.