The tables below are reproduced here in the exact form that they can be found at The Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation website[1] and in Rothmans Book of Football League Records 1888–89 to 1978–79,[2] with home and away statistics separated.
The goal average system was eventually scrapped beginning with the 1976–77 season.
[2] Chelsea celebrated their 50th anniversary by winning the First Division title – the first major trophy of their history.
Manchester United recovered well after a slow start to the season and finished fifth.
Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday went down to the Second Division.