The 1941 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on May 4, 1941 and ended on November 23, 1941. It was organized by FMF (Federação Metropolitana de Futebol, or Metropolitan Football Federation). Ten teams participated. Fluminense won the title for the 14th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]
System
The tournament would be divided in two stages:[2][1]
First phase: The ten teams all played against each other in a double round-robin format. The six best teams qualified to the Second phase.
Second phase: The remaining six teams all played in a double round-robin format against each other. The team with the most points in the sum of both stages won the title.
Updated to match(es) played on August 31, 1941. Source: RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on November 23, 1941. Source: RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on November 23, 1941. Source: RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored.
Updated to match(es) played on January 14, 1942. Source: RSSSF.com Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) wins; 4) number of goals scored. Notes:
^ abcdCanto do Rio lost the points of its last three matches (ties against Madureira and Botafogo and a win against Flamengo) for fielding a ineligible player.