1897 Argentine Primera División

The 1897 Argentine Primera División was the 6th season of top-flight football in Argentina. The championship was won by Lomas that achieved its 4th Argentine league title in 5 seasons. Lomas won the title after beating Lanús A.C. by 1-0 in a 3rd playoff match.

Primera División
Lomas A.C., champion
Season1897
ChampionsLomas (4th title)
Relegated(none)
Matches played44
Top goalscorerWilliam Stirling (Lomas AC)
(20 goals)
Biggest home winBelgrano AC 14-0 Palermo AC
Biggest away winBanfield 1-10 Flores AC
1896
1898

The players of Lomas Academy (dissolved one year before) returned to its parent club, Lomas Athletic, while Lanús A.C., Banfield and Palermo A.C. made their debuts and Belgrano A.C. registered a "B" team to play the tournament.

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