The 1922–23 season was the 48th season of competitive

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Overview

Liverpool retained the First Division title, but halfway through the season their manager David Ashworth left the club to take over at Oldham Athletic, who ended the season relegated.

Honours

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 * Charlie Buchan (

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) – 30 goals Second Division * Harry Bedford (

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) – 32 goals Third Division North *

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( Chesterfield) and Jimmy Carmichael (

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) – 23 goals Third Division South * Fred Pagnam (

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) – 30 goals

References

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