The 1937–38 1. Liga season was the 7th season of the 1. Liga since its creation in 1931. At this time, the 1. Liga was the second-tier of the

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Overview

There were 24 clubs that competed in the 1. Liga this season. They were divided into two regional groups, each with 12 teams. The teams in each group played a double round-robin to decide their league position. Two points were awarded for a win and one point was awarded for a draw. Both group winners then contested a play-off round to decide the championship and promotion to the top-tier Nationalliga. The two last placed teams in each group were directly relegated to the 2. Liga (third tier).

Group West

Teams, locations

Final league table

Group East

Teams, locations

Final league table

Decider for tenth place

Because

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and Kickers Luzern finished level on points. A decider for tenth and eleventh place was required, because eleventh place was the direct relegation slot. The decider was played on 28 June in

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won and remained in the division for the next season. Kickers Luzern were relegated to the 2. Liga.

Promotion

The two group winners played a two legged tie for the title of 1. Liga champions and for promotion to the

1938–39 Nationalliga The following is the summary of the Swiss National League in the 1938–39 football season. This was the 42nd season of top-tier football in Switzerland. Overview At this time, the Swiss Football Association (ASF/SFV) had 12 member clubs in th ...

. The games were played on 5 and 12 June 1938.

Promotion play-off

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won the 1. Liga championship title and were promoted to

. St. Gallen remained in the division for the next season.

Further in Swiss football

1937–38 Nationalliga The following is the summary of the Swiss Super League, Swiss National League in the 1937–38 football season. This was the 41st season of top-tier football in Switzerland. Overview For this season, the Swiss Football Association, Swiss Footbal ...

* 1937–38 Swiss Cup

References

Sources

Switzerland 1937–38 at RSSSF
{{DEFAULTSORT:1937–38 Swiss 1. Liga 1937–38 in Swiss football Swiss 1. Liga (football) seasons

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