Where did Arsenal finish in the 1952/53 season?

Arsenal finished 1st in the First Division in 1952/53.

What was Arsenal's record in the 1952/53 season?

In the First Division, Arsenal won 21, drew 12 and lost 9 of 42 games, scoring 97 goals and conceding 64, for 54 points.

How far did Arsenal go in the cups in 1952/53?

Arsenal's best cup run in 1952/53 was the FA Cup, reaching the quarter-final.

Who was Arsenal's top scorer in 1952/53?

Doug Lishman was Arsenal's top scorer in 1952/53 with 25 goals.

First Division

Arsenal 1952/53 Season

Final position: 1st

The First Division season ended 1st: 21 won, 12 drawn, 9 lost. Arsenal reached the FA Cup quarter-finals and made round 2 of the London Challenge Cup. Top scorer was Doug Lishman, with 25 goals.

League Record

Played

Won

Drawn

Lost

Points

Cups & Top Scorer

FA Cup

Quarter-final

London Challenge Cup

Round 2

Top Scorer

Doug Lishman (25)

Quick Facts

Where did Arsenal finish in the 1952/53 season?: Arsenal finished 1st in the First Division in 1952/53.
What was Arsenal's record in the 1952/53 season?: In the First Division, Arsenal won 21, drew 12 and lost 9 of 42 games, scoring 97 goals and conceding 64, for 54 points.
How far did Arsenal go in the cups in 1952/53?: Arsenal's best cup run in 1952/53 was the FA Cup, reaching the quarter-final.
Who was Arsenal's top scorer in 1952/53?: Doug Lishman was Arsenal's top scorer in 1952/53 with 25 goals.

Match by Match

Football League First Division42 matches21W 12D 9L

Arsenal 1952/53 Football League First Division results, match by match
Date	Opponent	Venue	Score	Arsenal scorers
23 Aug 1952	Aston Villa	A	2–1	Oakes, Lishman
27 Aug 1952	Manchester United	H	2–1	Cox, Goring
30 Aug 1952	Sunderland	H	1–2	Lishman
3 Sep 1952	Manchester United	A	0–0
6 Sep 1952	Wolverhampton Wanderers	A	1–1	Roper
10 Sep 1952	Portsmouth	H	3–1	Milton, Goring, Roper
13 Sep 1952	Charlton Athletic	H	3–4	Daniel, Milton, Goring
17 Sep 1952	Portsmouth	A	2–2	Holton (2)
20 Sep 1952	Tottenham Hotspur	A	3–1	Milton, Logie, Goring
27 Sep 1952	Derby County	A	0–2
4 Oct 1952	Blackpool	H	3–1	Logie, Roper (2)
11 Oct 1952	Sheffield Wednesday	H	2–2	Logie, Roper
25 Oct 1952	Newcastle United	H	3–0	Lishman, Roper (2)
1 Nov 1952	West Bromwich Albion	A	0–2
8 Nov 1952	Middlesbrough	H	2–1	Milton, Holton
15 Nov 1952	Liverpool	A	5–1	Holton (3), Marden (2)
22 Nov 1952	Manchester City	H	3–1	Logie (2), Lishman
29 Nov 1952	Stoke City	A	1–1	Holton
13 Dec 1952	Burnley	A	1–1	Milton
20 Dec 1952	Aston Villa	H	3–1	Holton, Lishman, Roper
25 Dec 1952	Bolton Wanderers	A	6–4	Daniel, Milton, Logie, Holton (2), Roper
3 Jan 1953	Sunderland	A	1–3	Lishman
17 Jan 1953	Wolverhampton Wanderers	H	5–3	Daniel, Milton, Logie, Lishman (2)
24 Jan 1953	Charlton Athletic	A	2–2	Lishman, Roper
7 Feb 1953	Tottenham Hotspur	H	4–0	Logie, Holton (2), Lishman
18 Feb 1953	Derby County	H	6–2	Daniel (2), Holton (2), Lishman (2)
21 Feb 1953	Blackpool	A	2–3	Mercer, Goring
2 Mar 1953	Sheffield Wednesday	A	4–1	Holton (4)
7 Mar 1953	Cardiff City	H	0–1
14 Mar 1953	Newcastle United	A	2–2	Lishman (2)
19 Mar 1953	Preston North End	H	1–1	Mercer
21 Mar 1953	West Bromwich Albion	H	2–2	Holton, Roper
28 Mar 1953	Middlesbrough	A	0–2
3 Apr 1953	Chelsea	A	1–1	Goring
4 Apr 1953	Liverpool	H	5–3	Goring, Lishman, Roper (2), Hughes (og)
6 Apr 1953	Chelsea	H	2–0	Lishman, Marden
11 Apr 1953	Manchester City	A	4–2	Roper, Logie, Goring (2)
15 Apr 1953	Bolton Wanderers	H	4–1	Goring, Lishman (2), Marden
18 Apr 1953	Stoke City	H	3–1	Lishman (3)
22 Apr 1953	Cardiff City	A	0–0
25 Apr 1953	Preston North End	A	0–2
1 May 1953	Burnley	H	3–2	Forbes, Logie, Lishman

FA Cup4 matches3W 0D 1L

Arsenal 1952/53 FA Cup results, match by match
Date	Round	Opponent	Venue	Score	Arsenal scorers
10 Jan 1953	R3	Doncaster Rovers	H	4–0	Logie, Holton, Lishman, Roper
31 Jan 1953	R4	Bury	H	6–2	Milton, Logie, Holton, Lishman, Roper, Daniel (og)
14 Feb 1953	R5	Burnley	A	2–0	Holton, Lishman
28 Feb 1953	R6	Blackpool	H	1–2	Logie

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