1899 in Argentine football

1899 in Argentine football saw the Argentine league reduced to 4 teams to accommodate the creation of a Second Division. Palermo A.C. and United Banks left the Association while Banfield registered to the recently created Segunda División.

Football in Argentina
Season1899
Men's football
Primera DivisiónBelgrano A.C.
Segunda DivisiónBanfield
← 1898 1900 →

Banfield would win the title, becoming the first second division champion ever.[1]

Primera división

The championship Primera división took the format of a league of 4 teams, with each team playing the other twice. Lanús Athletic only completed 2 games, with the other 4 fixtures being awarded to their opponents. The game between Lomas and Lobos was awarded to Lobos.[2]

Final standings

Pos Team Pts G W D L Gf Ga Gd
1Belgrano AC 116510102+8
2Lobos 9641142+2
3Lomas AC 3611428-6
4Lanús Athletic 1601513-4

Lower divisions

Segunda División

References

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