1938–39 in English football

64th season of competitive football in England

The 1938–39 season was the 64th season of competitive football in England. It was the last completed season before the Second World War.

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 average; 3) number of goals scored.

Second Division

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

Third Division North

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

Third Division South

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

Top goalscorers

First Division

• Tommy Lawton (Everton) – 35 goals^[1]

Second Division

• Hugh Billington (Luton Town) – 28 goals^[1]

Third Division North

• Wally Hunt (Carlisle United) – 32 goals^[2]

Third Division South

• Ben Morton (Swindon Town) – 28 goals^[2]

References

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