1909 Campeonato Carioca

The 1909 Campeonato Carioca, the fourth edition of that championship, kicked off on May 2, 1909 and ended on October 31, 1909. It was organized by LMSA (Liga Metropolitana de Sports Athleticos, or Metropolitan Athletic Sports League). Seven teams participated. Fluminense won the title for the 4th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]

Campeonato Carioca
Season1909
ChampionsFluminense
Matches played33
Goals scored171 (5.18 per match)
Top goalscorerFlávio Ramos (Botafogo) – 18 goals
Biggest home winBotafogo 24-0 Mangueira (May 30, 1909)
Biggest away winBangu 0-9 Fluminense (May 23, 1909)
Highest scoringBotafogo 24-0 Mangueira (May 30, 1909)
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Participating teams
ClubHome locationPrevious season
AméricaTijuca, Rio de Janeiro
3rd
BanguBangu, Rio de Janeiro
–
BotafogoBotafogo, Rio de Janeiro
2nd
FluminenseLaranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro
1st
Haddock LoboTijuca, Rio de Janeiro
–
MangueiraTijuca, Rio de Janeiro
–
RiachueloRiachuelo, Rio de Janeiro
6th

System

The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[2][1]

Championship
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Fluminense 10 8 2 0 45 8 +37 18 Champions
2 Botafogo 10 7 2 1 53 6 +47 16
3 América 10 6 2 2 28 11 +17 14
4 Riachuelo 10 3 1 6 12 32 −20 7
5 Haddock Lobo 10 1 2 7 13 53 −40 4
6 Mangueira 10 0 1 9 4 45 −41 1[lower-alpha 1] Withdrew
7 Bangu 3 1 0 2 4 12 −8 2[lower-alpha 2]
Updated to match(es) played on October 31, 1909. Source: RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Notes:
  1. Mangueira withdrew from the championship after the end of the first round; all its remaining matches were counted as walkovers.
  2. Bangu withdrew from the championship after its third match; all its matches were annulled.

References
  1. "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1909". Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  2. "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1909". Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
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