Everton won the First Division title for the sixth time in the club's history that season. They made sure of the title on May 11, after a 4–1 win over
Fulham at
Goodison Park.
Leyton Orient were relegated on 4 May after a 3–1 defeat at
Sheffield Wednesday.
Manchester City joined them on the final weekend of the season, losing 6–1 at
West Ham United, which saved
Birmingham City, who won 3–2 at home against
Leicester City. ==League standings==