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.
| 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 → | |
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
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)