League Record
| Division | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points | Finish | United's divisional outcome | United's division winner | Top-flight winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div 2 promoted | 38 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 90 | 28 | 62 | 2nd | 2nd in Division Two, promoted | Bristol City | Liverpool |
Cups And Honours
| FA Cup | League Cup | Community Shield | Europe / world | Archive honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | Not contested | Not contested | Not contested | No trophy recorded in this archive. |
People and Context
Top scorer: Jack Picken (25 goals in all competitions).
Season in focus
Second place in Division Two secured promotion to the First Division. Jack Picken scored 25 goals in a 28-win campaign, giving United the attacking strength to return to the top level. The achievement was a landmark in the club’s early identity: it began the rise that produced the first league title two seasons later.