1938–39 in English football

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 CompetitionWinnerRunner-upFirst DivisionEverton (5)Wolverhampton WanderersSecond DivisionBlackburn RoversSheffield UnitedThird Division NorthBarnsleyDoncaster RoversThird Division SouthNewport CountyCrystal PalaceFA CupPortsmouth (1)Wolverhampton WanderersCharity ShieldArsenalPreston North EndHome Championship

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

Football League

First Division

Second Division

Third Division North

Third Division South

Top goalscorers

First Division Tommy Lawton (Everton) – 35 goals

Second Division Hugh Billington (Luton Town) – 28 goals

Third Division North Wally Hunt (Carlisle United) – 32 goals

Third Division South Ben Morton (Swindon Town) – 28 goals

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