1922 Polish Football Championship
| Season | 1922 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 29 July 1922 – 22 October 1922 |
| Champions | Pogoń Lwów (1st title) |
| Matches played | 26 |
| Goals scored | 154 (5.92 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Wacław Kuchar (21 goals)[1] |
| Biggest home win | Pogoń 12–0 Ruch |
| Biggest away win | Ruch 0–7 Cracovia (30 July 1922)[2] |
| Highest scoring | Pogoń 12–0 Ruch |
| Highest attendance | 10,000 Cracovia 4–1 Pogoń (10 September 1922)[3] |
← 1921 1923 → | |
1922 Polish Football Championship was the 3rd edition of the Polish Football Championship (Non-League) and 2nd completed season ended with the selection of a winner. The championship was decided in final tournament played among eight teams (winners of the regional A-Class championship) participated in the league which was divided into 2 groups: a Northern and a Southern one. The winners of both groups, Warta Poznań and Pogoń Lwów, played a 2 leg final match for the title. The champions were Pogoń Lwów, who won their 1st Polish title.
Competition modus
The final tournaments started on 29 July 1922 and concluded on 22 October 1922 (spring-autumn system). In each of groups the season was played as a round-robin tournament. A total of 8 teams participated. Each team played a total of 6 matches, half at home and half away, two games against each other team. Teams received two points for a win and one point for a draw. The winners of both groups played a 2 leg final match for the title.
Final tournament tables
Northern Group
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warta Poznań ↑ | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 | +27 | 12 |
| 2 | ŁKS Łódź | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 9 | +8 | 6 |
| 3 | Polonia Warsaw | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 14 | −1 | 4 |
| 4 | Strzelec Wilno | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 33 | −24 | 2 |
Southern Group
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pogoń Lwów ↑ | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 8 | +29 | 10 |
| 2 | Cracovia | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 7 | +27 | 10 |
| 3 | WKS Lublin | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 32 | −26 | 2 |
| 4 | Ruch Hajduki Wielkie | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 38 | −30 | 2 |
Final matches
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pogoń Lwów | 5–4 | Warta Poznań | 1–1 in Poznań |
4–3 in Lwów |
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wacław Kuchar
|
Pogoń Lwów | 21 |
| 2 | Mieczysław Batsch
|
Pogoń Lwów | 14 |
| 3 | Wawrzyniec Staliński
|
Warta Poznań | 12 |
References
- ^ "Królowie Strzelców". 90minut.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ^ "Match report". wikipasy.pl (in Polish). 7 January 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ "Match report". wikipasy.pl (in Polish). 7 January 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
Bibliography
- Gowarzewski, Andrzej (2000). Encyklopedia Piłkarska Fuji. Liga Polska. O tytuł mistrza Polski 1920–2000 (in Polish). GiA, Katowice. ISBN 83-88232-02-9.
- Gowarzewski, Andrzej (1994). Encyklopedia Piłkarska Fuji. 75 lat PZPN. Księga jubileuszowa (in Polish). GiA, Katowice. ISBN 83-902751-1-2.
- Gowarzewski, Andrzej (2000). Encyklopedia Piłkarska Fuji. Album 80 lat PZPN (in Polish). GiA, Katowice.
- Gowarzewski, Andrzej (2010). Encyklopedia Piłkarska Fuji. Album 90 lat PZPN (in Polish). GiA, Katowice.
External links
- Poland – List of final tables at RSSSF (in English)
- List of Polish football championships (in English)
- List of Polish football championships (in Polish)