| Season | 1938 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Fluminense |
| Matches played | 72 |
| Goals scored | 339 (4.71 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Leônidas (Flamengo) Carvalho Leite (Botafogo) – 16 goals |
| Biggest home win | Botafogo 11-3 Madureira (January 1, 1939) |
| Biggest away win | Bonsucesso 0-8 Fluminense (October 2, 1938) |
| Highest scoring | Botafogo 11-3 Madureira (January 1, 1939) |
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The 1938 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on August 27, 1938 and ended on January 8, 1939. It was organized by LFRJ (Liga de Futebol do Rio de Janeiro, or Rio de Janeiro Football League). Nine teams participated. Fluminense won the title for the 12th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]
System
The tournament would be disputed in a double round-robin format, with the team with the most points winning the title.[2][1]
Torneio Municipal
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluminense | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 18 | +21 | 23 | Champions |
| 2 | São Cristóvão | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 36 | 30 | +6 | 20 | |
| 3 | Vasco da Gama | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 28 | +10 | 18 | |
| 4 | Botafogo | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 46 | 40 | +6 | 18 | |
| 5 | Bangu | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 43 | +4 | 18 | |
| 6 | Madureira | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 36 | −7 | 13 | |
| 7 | América | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 42 | −15 | 12 | |
| 8 | Flamengo | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 30 | 37 | −7 | 11 | |
| 9 | Bonsucesso | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 50 | −18 | 11 |
Updated to match(es) played on August 14, 1938. Source: RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Championship
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluminense | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 22 | +31 | 26 | Champions |
| 2 | Flamengo | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 47 | 22 | +25 | 22 | |
| 3 | Botafogo | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 44 | 27 | +17 | 19 | |
| 4 | Vasco da Gama | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 27 | +10 | 19 | |
| 5 | América | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 30 | +8 | 18 | |
| 6 | Bangu | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 40 | −9 | 13 | |
| 7 | Bonsucesso | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 29 | 68 | −39 | 10 | |
| 8 | São Cristóvão | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 28 | 51 | −23 | 9 | |
| 9 | Madureira | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 52 | −20 | 8 |
Updated to match(es) played on January 8, 1939. Source: RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
References
- ^ a b "RSSSF – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1938". Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ a b "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Rio de Janeiro 1938". Archived from the original on November 6, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
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