1927–28 in English football explained

Country:	England
Season:	1927–28
Division1:	Football League
Champions1:	Everton
Division2:	Football League Second Division
Champions2:	Manchester City
Domestic:	FA Cup
Dchampions:	Blackburn Rovers
Prevseason:	1926–27
Nextseason:	1928–29
Flagicon:	yes

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

Competition	Winner	Runner-up
First Division	Everton (3)	Huddersfield Town
Second Division	Manchester City	Leeds United
Third Division North	Bradford Park Avenue	Lincoln City
Third Division South	Millwall	Northampton Town
FA Cup	Blackburn Rovers (6*)	Huddersfield Town
Charity Shield	Cardiff City	Corinthian
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: 1927–28 Football League.

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: English League Leading Goalscorers . . 2017-08-30.
2. Web site: English League Leading Goalscorers . . 2017-08-30.