Statistics of
Football League First Division
The Football League First Division was a division of the Football League in England from 1888 until 2004. It was the top division in the English football league system from the season 1888–89 until 1991–92, a century in which the First ...
in the 1973-74 season.
Overview
Leeds United won the First Division title for the second time in their history. The title was confirmed on 24 April, after title challengers
Liverpool lost 1-0 at home to
Arsenal
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.
Relegation was increased from two teams to three this season.
Norwich City were relegated on 20 April, despite beating
Burnley 1-0 at
Carrow Road
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N ...
,
Southampton's 1-1 draw with
Manchester United
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sent the Canaries down. Manchester United went down on 27 April, after losing 1-0 at home to their fierce rivals
Manchester City
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and
Birmingham City's result going against them with a 2-1 win against relegated Norwich City at
St Andrew's. Southampton were also relegated because of Birmingham City's result despite winning 3-0 at
Everton.
League standings
Results
Managerial changes
Team locations
Top scorers
References
RSSSF
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Football League First Division seasons
Eng
1973–74 Football League
1973–74 in English football leagues
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