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46 unusual facts about Football in England


1921–22 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1921–22 season was Arsenal's third consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1922–23 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1922–23 season was Arsenal's fourth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1923–24 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1923–24 season was Arsenal's fifth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1929–30 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing first, winning their only League championship to date.

1930–31 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing twentieth and conceding a record 125 goals.

1931–32 Stoke City F.C. season

In March 1932 away at Bury, 17 year old Stanley Matthews made his professional debut and he would go on to become one of the greatest players in English football.

1952–53 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1952–53 season was Manchester United's 51st season in the Football League, and their eighth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1953–54 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1953–54 season was Manchester United's 52nd season in the Football League, and their ninth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1954–55 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1954–55 season was Manchester United's 53rd season in the Football League, and their tenth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1955–56 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing second, their highest finish in the English league system to date, despite losing their final four League games.

1957–58 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1957–58 season was Manchester United's 56th season in the Football League, and their 13th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1958–59 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1958–59 season was Manchester United's 57th season in the Football League, and their 14th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1959–60 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1959–60 season was Manchester United's 58th season in the Football League, and their 15th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1960–61 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1960–61 season was Manchester United's 59th season in the Football League, and their 16th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1961–62 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1961–62 season was Manchester United's 60th season in the Football League, and their 17th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1962–63 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division One, then the top tier of English football, finishing thirteenth for the second consecutive season.

1962–63 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1962–63 season was Manchester United's 61st season in the Football League, and their 18th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1963–64 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1963–64 season was Manchester United's 62nd season in the Football League, and their 19th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1965–66 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1965–66 season was Manchester United's 64th season in the Football League, and their 21st consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1968–69 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1968–69 season was Manchester United's 66th season in the Football League, and their 24th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1969–70 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1969–70 season was Manchester United's 67th season in the Football League, and their 25th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1970–71 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1970–71 season was Manchester United's 68th season in the Football League, and their 26th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1971–72 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1971–72 season was Manchester United's 69th season in the Football League, and their 27th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1972–73 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1972–73 season was Manchester United's 70th season in the Football League, and their 28th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1973–74 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1973–74 season was Manchester United's 71st season in the Football League, and their 29th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1975–76 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 22-team Division Two, then the second tier of English football, finishing tenth, with a symmetrical record of fourteen wins, fourteen draws and fourteen losses.

1976–77 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1976–77 season was Manchester United's 74th season in the Football League, and their second consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1977–78 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1977–78 season was Manchester United's 75th season in the Football League, and their third consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1978–79 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1978–79 season was Manchester United's 76th season in the Football League, and their fourth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1979–80 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1979–80 season was Manchester United's 77th season in the Football League, and their fifth consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1982–83 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 24-team Division Four, then the bottom tier of English football, finishing 21st, their lowest-ever finish in the Football League.

1982–83 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1982–83 season was Manchester United's 80th season in the Football League, and their 8th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1984–85 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1984–85 season was Manchester United's 82nd season in the Football League, and their 10th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1985–86 Manchester United F.C. season

The 1985–86 season was Manchester United's 83rd season in the Football League, and their 11th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1989–90 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1989–90 season was Arsenal's 70th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1990–91 Arsenal F.C. season

The 1990–91 season was Arsenal's 71st consecutive season in the top division of English football.

1991–92 Leeds United A.F.C. season

The 1991–92 season was Leeds United A.F.C.'s 73rd season in their history, their 37th in the top tier of English football and their 2nd consecutive and final season in the Football League First Division before its rebranding as the FA Premier League.

1993–94 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 24-team Division Two, then the third tier of English league football, finishing twentieth, avoiding relegation by one point after a final-day 4–1 victory over Leyton Orient at Bloomfield Road.

1995–96 Blackpool F.C. season

They competed in the 24-team Division Two, then the third tier of English league football, finishing third, their highest league finish since the 1976-77 season.

2002–03 Southampton F.C. season

The 2002–03 season was Southampton F.C.'s 11th season in the Premier League, and their 25th consecutive season in the top division of English football.

2003–04 Blackpool F.C. season

It was also their third consecutive season in the third tier of English football.

2004–05 Blackpool F.C. season

It was also their fourth consecutive season in the third tier of English football.

2005–06 Blackpool F.C. season

It was also their fifth consecutive season in the third tier of English football.

2009–10 Sunderland A.F.C. season

The 2009–10 season is Sunderland's third consecutive season in the top division of English football, the Premier League.

Drumoyne

It is the birthplace of Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United football club since November 1986 and now the most successful manager in English football.

Vitaly Mutko

He has, however, been criticised for his comments about the rival English bid, such as by suggesting that English football is corrupt.


Townsville Kern United

Townsville Kern United also managed to attract several high profile players, such as Paul Wormley, who had previously played professional football in England for Barnsley.