The 1940 season of the Peruvian Primera División, the top category of Peruvian football, was played by 8 teams. The national champions were Deportivo Municipal.Peru - List of ChampionsPeru 1940Municipal 1940: Dinastía consagrada
From 1931 until 1942 the points system was W:3, D:2, L:1, walkover:0.
Teams Team changes Promoted from1939 Ligas Provinciales de Lima y CallaoPromotion Playoff winner Relegated from1939 Primera División Alianza Lima Atlético Córdoba
Stadia and Locations Team City Alianza Lima La Victoria, Lima Atlético Chalaco Callao Ciclista Lima Cercado de Lima Deportivo Municipal Cercado de Lima Sport Boys Callao Sporting Tabaco Rímac, Lima Sucre La Victoria, Lima Universitario Cercado de Lima
League table Standings
Results
Liguilla de Promoción Standings
Results
Relegation play-off Because Telmo Carbajo and Santiago Barranco tied with 6 points a relegation play-off on neutral ground will be played as the tournament rules specify.
References
See also 1940 Ligas Provinciales de Lima y Callao
External links Peru 1940 season at RSSSF Peruvian Football League News