1927–28 in English football

The 1927–28 season was the 53rd season of competitive football in England.

Events
This was the season in which Dixie Dean scored 60 goals in 39 league appearances for Everton – more than half of their total for the season (102).

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

Top goalscorers
First Division
 * Dixie Dean (Everton) – 60 goals

Second Division
 * Jimmy Cookson (West Bromwich Albion) – 38 goals

Third Division North
 * Joe Smith (Stockport County) – 38 goals

Third Division South
 * Harry Morris (Swindon Town) – 38 goals