During the 1969–70 English football season, Everton F.C. competed in the Football League First Division. They won their 7th League title finishing ahead of Leeds United and Chelsea.
Source: World Football Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored (C) Champions Notes:
^Chelsea qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup first round as the 1969–70 FA Cup winners.
^Derby County and Manchester United qualified for the Watney Cup as the two teams with the most goals that hadn't already qualified for a European competition.