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The 1939–40 season was Stoke City’s fifth season in the non-competitive War League. It would have been their 26th season in the Football League First Division but after just three matches the League was cancelled due to World War II.In 1939 World War II was declared and the Football League was cancelled. In its place were formed War Leagues and cups based on geographical lines rather than based on previous league placement.