1938–39 in English football explained

Country:	England
Season:	1938–39
Division1:	Football League
Champions1:	Everton
Division2:	Football League Second Division
Champions2:	Blackburn Rovers
Domestic:	FA Cup
Dchampions:	Portsmouth
Prevseason:	1937–38
Nextseason:	1939–40
Flagicon:	yes

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

Competition	Winner	Runner-up
First Division	Everton (5)	Wolverhampton Wanderers
Second Division	Blackburn Rovers	Sheffield United
Third Division North	Barnsley	Doncaster Rovers
Third Division South	Newport County	Crystal Palace
FA Cup	Portsmouth (1)	Wolverhampton Wanderers
Charity Shield	Arsenal	Preston North End
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: 1938–39 Football League.

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]

Notes and References

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