succeeding vs following

succeeding is not a noun while following is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
succeeding	No	Yes	No	No
following	Yes	Yes	No	No

succeeding (noun)	following (noun)
	the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
	a group of followers or enthusiasts

succeeding (adjective)	following (adjective)
coming after or following	going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction
(of elected officers) elected but not yet serving	in the desired direction
	about to be mentioned or specified
	immediately following in time or order