1921–22 in English football

The 1921–22 season was the 47th season of competitive football in England.

Overview
The league underwent a major expansion for the second consecutive season, adding 20 teams from the Midlands and Northern England. They were placed in the new Third Division North, and the existing southern-based Third Division became the Third Division South. This was the first year the Third Division was split into North and South sections.

Honours
Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition

Top goalscorers
First Division
 * Andy Wilson (Middlesbrough) – 31 goals

Second Division
 * Jimmy Broad (Stoke) – 25 goals

Third Division North
 * Jimmy Carmichael (Grimsby Town) – 37 goals

Third Division South
 * Frank Richardson (Plymouth Argyle) – 31 goals