1897–98 in English football

none July 2020 July 2020 England 1897–98 First Division Sheffield United Second Division Burnley Northern League Stockton Midland League Mexborough Southern League Southampton FA Cup Nottingham Forest FA Amateur Cup Middlesbrough Sheriff of LondonCharity Shield Shared between Corinthianand Sheffield United 1896–97 1898–99 yes The 1897–98 season was the 27th season of competitive football in England. Honours CompetitionWinnerFirst DivisionSheffield United (1)Second DivisionBurnleyFA CupNottingham Forest (1)Home ChampionshipENG Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition Football League 1897–98 Football League First Division 1897–98 Football League#First Division Sheffield United won the First Division to become champions of English football for the only time in their history. First Division y Second Division 1897–98 Football League#Second Division This was the final season of using 'Test Matches' to decide relegation and promotion between the divisions. The Second Division was won by Burnley; both they and runners-up Newcastle United were promoted to the expanded First Division, rendering the results of the end of season Test Matches meaningless. From the 1898–99 season onwards, automatic relegation and promotion of the bottom two/top two sides from each division was introduced. Luton Town replaced Burton Wanderers. Second Division y References 1897