In today's world, 1967–68 Football League First Division has become a topic of great relevance and interest to many people in different fields. Whether due to its impact on society, its implications in daily life or its significance in history, 1967–68 Football League First Division is a topic that deserves to be analyzed and discussed in depth. From its origins to its impact today, 1967–68 Football League First Division has aroused the interest of academics, experts, and the general public, which is why it is essential to explore its different edges and dimensions. In this article, we will delve into the exciting world of 1967–68 Football League First Division, to learn in detail about its characteristics, challenges and opportunities, with the aim of expanding our knowledge and understanding of this fascinating topic.
Season | 1967–68 |
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Champions | Manchester City 2nd English title |
Relegated | Sheffield United Fulham |
European Cup | Manchester City Manchester United |
European Cup Winners' Cup | West Bromwich Albion |
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup | Liverpool Leeds United Chelsea Newcastle United |
Matches played | 462 |
Goals scored | 1,398 (3.03 per match) |
Top goalscorer | George Best Ron Davies (28 goals each) |
Longest winning run | 7 matches Everton |
Longest unbeaten run | 14 matches Leeds United |
Longest losing run | 7 matches Stoke City |
← 1966–67 1968–69 → |
In the 1967–68 Football League First Division season Manchester City won the First Division title for the second time in the club's history, and for the first time since 1937. They won the title on 11 May, with a 4–3 win at Newcastle United whilst the defending champions and their nearest rivals Manchester United lost 2–1 at home to Sunderland. Fulham were relegated on 1 May, after losing 2–0 at home against Stoke City, who survived on the last weekend of the season on 11 May, with a draw against Leicester City at the expense of Sheffield United, who lost 2–1 at home to Chelsea.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Manchester City (C) | 42 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 86 | 43 | 2.000 | 58 | Qualification for the European Cup first round |
2 | Manchester United | 42 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 89 | 55 | 1.618 | 56 | Qualification for the European Cup first round |
3 | Liverpool | 42 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 71 | 40 | 1.775 | 55 | Qualification for the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup first round |
4 | Leeds United | 42 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 71 | 41 | 1.732 | 53 | |
5 | Everton | 42 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 67 | 40 | 1.675 | 52 | |
6 | Chelsea | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 62 | 68 | 0.912 | 48 | Qualification for the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup first round |
7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 42 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 70 | 59 | 1.186 | 47 | |
8 | West Bromwich Albion | 42 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 75 | 62 | 1.210 | 46 | Qualification for the European Cup Winners' Cup first round |
9 | Arsenal | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 60 | 56 | 1.071 | 44 | |
10 | Newcastle United | 42 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 54 | 67 | 0.806 | 41 | Qualification for the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup first round |
11 | Nottingham Forest | 42 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 52 | 64 | 0.813 | 39 | |
12 | West Ham United | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 73 | 69 | 1.058 | 38 | |
13 | Leicester City | 42 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 64 | 69 | 0.928 | 38 | |
14 | Burnley | 42 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 64 | 71 | 0.901 | 38 | |
15 | Sunderland | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 51 | 61 | 0.836 | 37 | |
16 | Southampton | 42 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 66 | 83 | 0.795 | 37 | |
17 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 66 | 75 | 0.880 | 36 | |
18 | Stoke City | 42 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 50 | 73 | 0.685 | 35 | |
19 | Sheffield Wednesday | 42 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 51 | 63 | 0.810 | 34 | |
20 | Coventry City | 42 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 51 | 71 | 0.718 | 33 | |
21 | Sheffield United (R) | 42 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 49 | 70 | 0.700 | 32 | Relegation to the Second Division |
22 | Fulham (R) | 42 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 56 | 98 | 0.571 | 27 |
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | George Best | Manchester United | 28 |
= | Ron Davies | Southampton | 28 |
3 | Jeff Astle | West Bromwich Albion | 26 |
4 | Roger Hunt | Liverpool | 25 |
5 | Jimmy Greaves | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 |