1899 in Argentine football saw the Argentine league reduced to 4 teams to accommodate the creation of a Second Division. Palermo A.C. and United Banks left the Association while Banfield registered to the recently created Segunda División.
Banfield would win the title, becoming the first second division champion ever.
Primera división
The championship Primera división took the format of a league of 4 teams, with each team playing the other twice. Lanús Athletic only completed 2 games, with the other 4 fixtures being awarded to their opponents. The game between Lomas and Lobos was awarded to Lobos.Argentina 1899 by Osvaldo José Gorgazzi at RSSSF
Final standings
PosTeamPtsGWDLGfGaGd 1 Belgrano AC116510102+8 2 Lobos9641142+2 3 Lomas AC3611428-6 4 Lanús Athletic1601513-4
Lower divisions Segunda División Champion: Banfield
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