1921–22 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season

The 1921–22 season was the first season of league football played by Tranmere Rovers. They joined the Football League Third Division North, when it was established after the restructuring of the English league system. The club played their first fixture, against Crewe Alexandra, at Prenton Park on 27 August 1921, winning 4–1.

Tranmere Rovers F.C.
1921–22 season
ChairmanWH Stott
ManagerBert Cooke
StadiumPrenton Park
Football League Third Division North18th (of 20)
FA CupFourth Qualifying Round (eliminated by Altrincham)
Top goalscorerLeague: Groves (7)
All: Bullough, Groves (7)
Highest home attendance10,000 vs Southport (18 April 1922)
Lowest home attendance3,000 vs Durham City (1 April 1922)
Average home league attendance6,287
Team colours

Rovers ended the season in 18th place out of 20 teams, finishing ahead on goal average from Halifax Town, who had to apply for re-election. They were eliminated from the FA Cup in the Fourth Qualifying Round, losing a replay to non-league Altrincham.

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