The 1924 Úrvalsdeild was the 13th season of the Úrvalsdeild, the top-tier football league in Iceland. The league was contested by three teams, marking an early period in Icelandic football history.
Overview
The 1924 season continued the tradition of a small, competitive league among the leading clubs in Reykjavík. The Úrvalsdeild had been established in 1912, and by 1924, it was still evolving in terms of structure and participation. The season saw a fierce competition, particularly between Fram and Víkingur, which ultimately required a decisive replay.Participating Teams
Three teams competed in the 1924 Úrvalsdeild season:- Fram (Reykjavík)
- KR (Reykjavík)
- Víkingur (Reykjavík)
Season Format
The league was played in a single round-robin format, meaning each team was scheduled to play every other team once. However, a protest and subsequent replay affected the final outcome.Match Results
The initial matches played were:- Fram vs. Víkingur
- KR vs. Fram
- Víkingur vs. KR
Championship Decider and Protest
The championship race came down to Fram and Víkingur. In their initial encounter, Fram defeated Víkingur 1–0. However, Víkingur lodged a protest against the result, alleging an administrative irregularity concerning the eligibility or registration of a Fram player. The Icelandic Football Association (KSÍ) upheld Víkingur's protest, and the match was declared void, requiring a replay.The replay match between Víkingur and Fram was held to determine the season's champion.
- Víkingur defeated Fram 1–0 in the crucial replay match.
Final Standings
Based on the results, including the replay:| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Víkingur | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Fram | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | KR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
- Pld = Matches Played; W = Wins; D = Draws; L = Losses; GF = Goals For; GA = Goals Against; GD = Goal Difference; Pts = Points