The 1927–28 season was the 53rd season of competitive

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Events

This was the season in which Dixie Dean scored 60 goals in 39 league appearances for Everton – more than half of their total for the season (102).

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 * Dixie Dean ( Everton) – 60 goals Second Division *

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) – 38 goals Third Division North * Joe Smith (

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) – 38 goals Third Division South * Harry Morris (

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) – 38 goals

References

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