1997–98 Northern Football League

The 1997–98 Northern Football League season was the 100th in the history of Northern Football League, a football competition in England.

Division One
Division One featured 16 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with four new clubs.
 * Promoted from Division Two:
 * Billingham Town
 * Jarrow Roofing BCA
 * Northallerton Town
 * Plus:
 * Penrith, transferred from the North West Counties League

Division Two
Division Two featured 15 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with four new clubs.
 * Clubs relegated from Division One:
 * Chester-le-Street Town
 * West Auckland Town
 * Whickham
 * Plus:
 * Marske United, joined from the Wearside Football League