The 1931–32 season was the 57th season of competitive football in England.
With a full programme of New Year fixtures across all four divisions, The Times highlighted in particular Aston Villa's clash with high-flying Newcastle United. Villa had recently beaten Newcastle 3-0. Sheffield United were noted as a young team showing splendid form, while Blackburn Rovers were improving after a disastrous start. The Highlight of the Second Division was Bury v Plymouth Argyle.Association Football, The Times 1 January 1932
Events 7 November 1931: William 'Ginger' Richardson scored four goals in five minutes for West Bromwich Albion against West Ham United at Upton Park, a record that is still in the Guinness Book of Records. 19 March 1932: Stanley Matthews, 17-year-old winger, makes his debut for Stoke City in a 2-1 league win over Bury at Gigg Lane.
Honours CompetitionWinnerRunner-upFirst DivisionEverton (4)ArsenalSecond DivisionWolverhampton WanderersLeeds UnitedThird Division NorthLincoln CityGatesheadThird Division SouthFulhamReadingFA CupNewcastle United (3)ArsenalCharity ShieldArsenalWest Bromwich AlbionHome 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 Dixie Dean (Everton) – 44 goals
Second Division Cyril Pearce (Swansea Town) – 35 goals
Third Division North Alan Hall (Lincoln City) – 42 goals
Third Division South Clarrie Bourton (Coventry City) – 49 goals
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