Huddersfield Town's 1938–39 campaign was the last full season of football before the start of World War II.

Town would finish 19th in Division 1, but they had another brilliant FA Cup run, following from the previous season's runner-up spot, by reaching the semi-finals, before losing to Portsmouth.

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Town's final league placing was 19th just ahead of Chelsea, Birmingham and Leicester City.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.