1922–23 in English football explained

Country:	England
Season:	1922–23
Division1:	Football League
Champions1:	Liverpool
Division2:	Football League Second Division
Champions2:	Notts County
Domestic:	FA Cup
Dchampions:	Bolton Wanderers
Prevseason:	1921–22
Nextseason:	1923–24
Flagicon:	yes

The 1922–23 season was the 48th season of competitive football in England.

Overview

Liverpool retained the First Division title, but halfway through the season their manager David Ashworth left the club to take over at Oldham Athletic, who ended the season relegated.^[1]

Honours

Competition	Winner	Runner-up
First Division	Liverpool (4)	Sunderland
Second Division	Notts County	West Ham United
Third Division North	Nelson	Bradford Park Avenue
Third Division South	Bristol City	Plymouth Argyle
FA Cup	Bolton Wanderers (1)	West Ham United
Charity Shield	Huddersfield Town	Liverpool
Home Championship

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

Football League

See main article: 1922–23 Football League.

Top goalscorers

First Division

• Charlie Buchan (Sunderland) – 30 goals^[2]

Second Division

• Harry Bedford (Blackpool) – 32 goals^[2]

Third Division North

• George Beel (Chesterfield) and Jimmy Carmichael (Grimsby Town) – 23 goals^[3]

Third Division South

• Fred Pagnam (Watford) – 30 goals^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: A timeline for Liverpool Football Club - LFChistory - Stats galore for Liverpool FC!.
2. Web site: English League Leading Goalscorers . . 2017-08-30.
3. Web site: English League Leading Goalscorers . . 2017-08-30.