1973–74 Football League First Division


Statistics of Football League First Division in the 1973–74 season.

Overview

Leeds United won the First Division title under the management of Don Revie for the second time in their history. The title was confirmed on 24 April, after title challengers Liverpool lost 1–0 at home to Arsenal.
Relegation was increased from two teams to three this season. Norwich City were relegated on 20 April, despite beating Burnley 1–0 at Carrow Road, Southampton's 1–1 draw with Manchester United sent the Canaries down. Manchester United went down on 27 April, after losing 1–0 at home to their fierce rivals Manchester City and Birmingham City's result going against them with a 2–1 win against relegated Norwich City at St Andrew's. Southampton were also relegated because of Birmingham City's result despite winning 3–0 at Everton.

League standings


Managerial changes

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Everton