1988–89 North West Counties Football League Second Division final table Second Division final table

| Position_ | Team | Played | Drawn | Lost | Goals_For | Goals_Against | Goal_Difference | Points_1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Atherton Collieries | 34 | 11 | 14 | 52 | 58 | −6 | 29 |
| 12 | Padiham | 34 | 10 | 15 | 39 | 57 | −18 | 28 |
| 13 | Glossop | 34 | 7 | 17 | 42 | 60 | −18 | 27 |
| 14 | Cheadle Town | 34 | 7 | 17 | 46 | 67 | −21 | 27 |
| 15 | Oldham Town | 34 | 11 | 17 | 46 | 66 | −20 | 23 |
| 16 | Blackpool Mechanics | 34 | 5 | 20 | 46 | 72 | −26 | 23 |
| 17 | Ashton Town | 34 | 11 | 19 | 31 | 68 | −37 | 19 |
| 18 | Newton | 34 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 111 | −88 | 7 |