The 1932–33 season was the 29th season in the history of Hull City Association Football Club and their third consecutive season in the Third Division North. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup.
Summary Hull won their first-ever league title in 1932–33. Under the stewardship of manager Haydn Green, the Tigers were crowned champions of the Third Division North. The acquisition of centre forward Bill McNaughton prior to the campaign proved to be a decisive factor in their success. Paired in attack with Russell Wainscoat, the former Gateshead striker notched 41 goals in the league.
Consequently, McNaughton set a number of club records this campaign that still stand today. His 41 goals in 41 league appearances, and 42 goals across all competitions, are still yet to be beaten. Furthermore, he remains the only Hull City player to ever score a hat-trick in back-to-back games, which he achieved in October 1932 in league fixtures against Southport and Barnsley. In the latter match, he also netted four goals. Regardless of McNaughton's achievements, the season is also notable for the Tigers' victory over Stalybridge Celtic in the first round of the FA Cup. Running out 8–2 winners at Bower Fold, the result is the biggest away win in the club's history.
Competitions Third Division North
League table
Matches
#DateHomeResultAwayVenueAtt.Scorers127.08.32Walsall1–0Hull CityA7,067229.08.32Hull City4–1WrexhamH7,476Duncan (2), , Wainscoat303.09.32Hull City1–1GatesheadH10,204Wainscoat407.09.32Wrexham3–1Hull CityA7,034McNaughton510.09.32Stockport County3–5Hull CityA7,009Gardner, McNaughton, Wainscoat (2), Forward617.09.32Hull City3–1DarlingtonH8,147Wainscoat (2), McNaughton724.09.32Doncaster Rovers1–1Hull CityA5,882801.10.32Hull City4–0SouthportH6,061McNaughton (3), 908.10.32Hull City5–1BarnsleyH7,857McNaughton (4), 1015.10.32Hartlepools United0–1Hull CityA4,5531122.10.32Mansfield Town2–1Hull CityA8,436McNaughton1229.10.32Hull City4–2Rotherham UnitedH7,997Wainscoat, Duncan, McNaughton, Forward1305.11.32Accrington Stanley1–2Hull CityA4,478, Duncan1412.11.32Hull City5–0New BrightonH6,792McNaughton (2), Wainscoat (3)1519.11.32Chester City1–1Hull CityA10,064Wainscoat1603.12.32Carlisle United1–1Hull CityA4,073McNaughton1717.12.32Crewe Alexandra1–1Hull CityA4,941Jordan1824.12.32Hull City1–1RochdaleH10,881Wainscoat1926.12.32Hull City3–1Halifax TownH15,199McNaughton, (2)2027.12.32Halifax Town1–3Hull CityA9,311McNaughton (2), 2131.12.32Hull City0–0WalsallH9,8032207.01.33Gateshead2–3Hull CityA7,723, McNaughton (2)2319.01.33Hull City3–0BarrowH4,638, Forward, Duncan2421.01.33Hull City3–0Stockport CountyH8,883McNaughton (2), Duncan2501.02.33Darlington3–2Hull CityA2,211(o.g.), McNaughton2604.02.33Hull City6–1Doncaster RoversH7,985Duncan (3), , McNaughton (2)2711.02.33Southport0–1Hull CityA4,740McNaughton2818.02.33Barnsley1–0Hull CityA7,3602925.02.33Hull City3–0Hartlepools UnitedH5,323McNaughton (2), Wainscoat3004.03.33Hull City4–1Mansfield TownH8,630Wainscoat, McNaughton (3)3111.03.33Rotherham United3–2Hull CityA6,861, Bullock3218.03.33Hull City4–2Accrington StanleyH9,708Bullock, Wainscoat (2), McNaughton3325.03.33New Brighton1–0Hull CityA4,3773401.04.33Hull City2–0Chester CityH20,248Wainscoat, Forward3508.04.33Barrow0–2Hull CityA5,142Wainscoat, McNaughton3614.04.33Tranmere Rovers2–0Hull CityA11,0113715.04.33Hull City6–1Carlisle UnitedH12,023Forward, McNaughton, (o.g.), Wainscoat, (2)3817.04.33Hull City3–0Tranmere RoversH16,117McNaughton (2), Wainscoat3922.04.33York City1–2Hull CityA8,673Forward, Wainscoat4029.04.33Hull City3–0Crewe AlexandraH8,839Hill, , McNaughton4101.05.33Hull City2–1York CityH19,233McNaughton (2)4208.05.33Rochdale3–2Hull CityA4,387McNaughton (2)
FA Cup
Matches
#DateHomeResultAwayVenueAtt.Scorers1R26.11.32Stalybridge Celtic2–8Hull CityA6,641Wainscoat (4), Forward, Hill, McNaughton, 2R10.12.32Carlisle United1–1Hull CityA10,3652R15.12.32Hull City2–1Carlisle UnitedH12,000Forward, Wainscoat3R14.01.33Hull City0–2SunderlandH22,566
Squad Name Position Nationality Place of birth Date of birth (age) Previous club Date signed Fee GoalkeepersEdgar AinsworthGKHull8 September 1910 (age 21)ReservesMay 1933–Fred GibsonGKSomercotes18 June 1907 (age 25)Dinnington CollierySeptember 1926UnknownGeorge MaddisonGKBirtley14 August 1902 (age 29)Tottenham HotspurJune 1924Unknown DefendersWilliam BellFBNorth Seaton17 March 1905 (age 27)Grimsby TownMay 1932UnknownStan DenbyHBGoole19 June 1912 (age 20)Goole TownApril 1932UnknownTommy GardnerHBHuyton28 May 1910 (age 22)Grimsby TownMay 1932UnknownGeorge GoldsmithFBLoftus11 March 1905 (age 27)Loftus UnitedDecember 1928UnknownJack HillHBHetton-le-Hole2 March 1897 (age 35)Bradford CityNovember 1931Swap dealEric LongdenHBGoldthorpe18 May 1904 (age 28)BlackpoolDecember 1932UnknownPaddy MillsHB Multan23 February 1900 (age 32)Birmingham CityDecember 1929UnknownArthur RodgersFBMexborough8 February 1907 (age 25)Denaby UnitedJanuary 1929UnknownFred SpeedHBAnnfield Plain7 April 1909 (age 23)Newark TownFebruary 1931UnknownCliff WoodheadFBDarfield17 August 1908 (age 23)Denaby UnitedMay 1930Compensation fee AttackersMervyn AllenIFBargoed16 October 1909 (age 22) Ebbw ValeJanuary 1932UnknownArthur BullockOFHull7 October 1909 (age 22)Bridlington TownSeptember 1932UnknownAndy DuncanIFRenton25 January 1911 (age 21) RentonMay 1930UnknownFred ForwardOFCroydon8 September 1899 (age 32)PortsmouthJuly 1932UnknownDavy JordanCF IREBelfast7 April 1911 (age 21) ArdsJuly 1932UnknownBill McNaughtonCFPoplar8 December 1905 (age 26)GatesheadJune 1932£1,000Charlie SargeantOFCornsay2 February 1909 (age 23)Bristol CityMay 1932UnknownTom SheltonCFNewstead21 December 1907 (age 24)ReservesMarch 1932–George StottOFNorth Shields31 January 1906 (age 26)Bradford CityMay 1932UnknownRussell WainscoatIFRetford28 July 1898 (age 33)Leeds UnitedOctober 1931Unknown
Notes
References Hull City 1932–33 (use drop down list to select relevant season) Hull City match record: 1933 Hull squad