| Season | 1942 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Palmeiras |
| Matches played | 110 |
| Goals scored | 571 (5.19 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Milani ( Corinthians) – 24 goals |
| Biggest home win | Santos 10–2 Comercial (June 7, 1942) |
| Biggest away win |
Hespanha 0–8
Corinthians (May 31, 1942) São Paulo Railway 1–9 Corinthians (September 12, 1942) |
| Highest scoring | Santos 10–2 Comercial (June 7, 1942) |
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The 1942 Campeonato Paulista da Primeira Divisão, [1] organized by the Federação Paulista de Futebol, was the 41st season of São Paulo's top professional football league. Palmeiras won the title for the 9th time, its first title under its new name. No teams were relegated. The top scorer was Corinthians's Milani with 24 goals. [1] [2]
Championship
The championship was disputed in a double-round robin system, with the team with the most points winning the title. [1] [2]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palestra de São Paulo | 20 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 19 | +46 | 36 [a] | Champions |
| 2 | Corinthians | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 78 | 29 | +49 | 33 | |
| 3 | São Paulo | 20 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 77 | 28 | +49 | 32 | |
| 4 | Ypiranga | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 55 | 44 | +11 | 24 | |
| 5 | Juventus | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 42 | 46 | −4 | 19 | |
| 6 | São Paulo Railway | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 48 | 61 | −13 | 19 | |
| 7 | Santos | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 59 | 51 | +8 | 18 | |
| 8 | Portuguesa | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 44 | 52 | −8 | 18 | |
| 9 | Portuguesa Santista | 20 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 39 | 60 | −21 | 10 | |
| 10 | Comercial | 20 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 34 | 94 | −60 | 7 | |
| 11 | Hespanha | 20 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 30 | 87 | −57 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on October 4, 1942. Source:
RSSSF.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) head-to-head points.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) head-to-head points.
Notes:
- ^ Palestra Itália changed its name to Palestra de São Paulo shortly before the start of the championship, and later changed its name again to Palmeiras in September 14.
Top Scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mário Milani | Corinthians | 24 |
| 2 | Waldemar de Brito | São Paulo | 22 |
| 3 | Pardal | São Paulo | 16 |
| 4 | Lima | Palestra | 15 |
| Gradim | Santos | ||
| Guanabara | Portuguesa | ||
| 7 | Luisinho | São Paulo | 14 |
| 8 | Leônidas | São Paulo | 13 |
| 9 | Cabeção | Palestra | 12 |
| Ruy | Santos | ||
| Servílio | Corinthians | ||
| 12 | Jerônimo | Corinthians | 11 |
| 13 | Hércules | 10 |
References
- ^ a b c "Futebolnacional.com.br – Championship of Sao Paulo 1942". Archived from the original on November 6, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ a b "RSSSF – Championship of Sao Paulo 1942". Retrieved June 14, 2019.