1920 Campeonato Paulista

The 1920 Campeonato Paulista, organized by the APEA (Associação Paulista de Esportes Atléticos), was the 19th season of São Paulo's top association football league. Palestra Itália won the title for the 1st time. the top scorer was Corinthians's Neco with 24 goals.[1][2][3]

Campeonato Paulista
Season1920
ChampionsPalestra Itália
Matches played81
Goals scored394 (4.86 per match)
Top goalscorerNeco (Corinthians) – 24 goals
Biggest home winPalestra Itália 11-0 Internacional (August 8, 1920)
Biggest away winAA das Palmeiras 0-12 Paulistano (May 16, 1920)
Highest scoringAA das Palmeiras 0-12 Paulistano (May 16, 1920)
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System

The championship was disputed in a double-round robin system, with the team with the most points winning the title.[1][2]

Championship
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Palestra Itália 17 13 2 2 58 11 +47 28 Playoffs
2 Paulistano 17 13 2 2 68 23 +45 28
3 Corinthians 17 13 1 3 75 21 +54 27
4 São Bento 17 10 1 6 36 26 +10 21
5 Ypiranga 17 7 3 7 38 31 +7 17
6 Minas Gerais 17 7 2 8 47 31 +16 16
7 Internacional 17 5 1 11 24 61 −37 11
8 AA das Palmeiras 17 3 1 13 22 77 −55 7
9 Mackenzie 17 2 1 14 10 77 −67 5
10 Santos 9 1 0 8 13 33 −20 2 Withdrew
Updated to match(es) played on December 12, 1920. Source: RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) head-to-head points.

Playoffs
Palestra Itália2 – 1Paulistano
Martinelli  5'
Forte  77'		 Mário  6'
Chácara da Floresta, São Paulo

References
  1. "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Sao Paulo 1920". Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  2. "RSSSF – Championship of Sao Paulo 1920". Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  3. "RSSSF – Championship of Sao Paulo Topscorers". Retrieved July 6, 2020.
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