1907–08 Football League

Manchester United's first league title, in the Football League's 20th season.

The 1907–08 Football League season was the 20th season of The Football League. Manchester United won the First Division, their first English league title, under manager Ernest Mangnall; Sandy Turnbull was the league's top scorer for the club with 25 goals.

Quick Facts

Competition: The Football League
Season: 1907–08
Winners: Manchester United
Relegated: Lincoln City

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Background

The season was the only one in Football League history in which two teams finished with identical records: Woolwich Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers tied for 14th with 12 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses, 51 goals scored and 63 conceded. Lincoln City were relegated, Stoke resigned from the league, and Fulham and Oldham Athletic joined it. United also beat Queens Park Rangers in the first FA Charity Shield the following season.

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