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

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