1940 Campeonato Carioca

The 1940 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on April 21, 1940 and ended on December 22, 1940. It was organized by LFRJ (Liga de Futebol do Rio de Janeiro, or Rio de Janeiro Football League). Nine teams participated. Fluminense won the title for the 13th time. no teams were relegated.

Campeonato Carioca
Season1940
ChampionsFluminense
Matches played108
Goals scored456 (4.22 per match)
Top goalscorerLeônidas (Flamengo) – 30 goals
Biggest home winFlamengo 6-0 São Cristóvão (November 15, 1940)
Flamengo 7-1 Bonsucesso (December 15, 1940)
Biggest away winBonsucesso 0-8 Vasco da Gama (December 22, 1940)
Highest scoringMadureira 4-7 Fluminense (June 23, 1940)
Bonsucesso 5-6 Madureira (November 15, 1940)
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