1921–22 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season
| 1921–22 season | |||
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| Chairman | WH Stott | ||
| Manager | Bert Cooke | ||
| Stadium | Prenton Park | ||
| Football League Third Division North | 18th (of 20) | ||
| FA Cup | Fourth Qualifying Round (eliminated by Altrincham) | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Groves (7) All: Bullough, Groves (7) |
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| Highest home attendance | 10,000 vs Southport (18 April 1922) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 3,000 vs Durham City (1 April 1922) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 6,287 | ||
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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.
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.
Prior to the start of the 1919–20 season, The Football League had formed a new Third Division, composed primarily of southern teams. On 7 March 1921, Tranmere – then members of the Central League – were invited to become founder members of the new Division Three North. At this time the team were managed by Bert Cooke, who did so for 23 years in total, the club record for longest serving manager.
In preparation for their new football league status, Tranmere made eleven new signings, meaning there were 25 professional players by the start of the season. They also bought the freehold on their ground, Prenton Park, for £7,500. Unlike their neighbours Everton and Liverpool, Tranmere could not sustain such growth and were forced to raise admission prices, causing an outcry amongst fans.
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