1927–28 in English football

53rd season of competitive football in England

The 1927–28 season was the 53rd season of competitive football in England.

Events

This was the season in which Dixie Dean scored 60 goals in 39 league appearances for Everton – more than half of their total for the season (102).

Honours

Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition

Football League

First Division

Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.

Second Division

Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.

Third Division North

Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.

Third Division South

Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.

Top goalscorers

First Division

• Dixie Dean (Everton) – 60 goals^[1]

Second Division

• Jimmy Cookson (West Bromwich Albion) – 38 goals^[1]

Third Division North

• Joe Smith (Stockport County) – 38 goals^[2]

Third Division South

• Harry Morris (Swindon Town) – 38 goals^[2]

References

1. "English League Leading Goalscorers". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
2. "English League Leading Goalscorers". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 August 2017.