1880–81 in English football

The 1880–1881 season was the tenth season of competitive football in England.

International matches

England played their first home match outside London when they hosted Wales at Alexandra Meadows in Blackburn.

Date Venue Opponents Score* England scorers Scotland/Wales scorers
26 February 1881 Alexandra Meadows, Blackburn  Wales 0–1[1] John Vaughan
12 March 1881 Kennington Oval, London  Scotland 1–6[2] Charles Bambridge (Swifts) (64 mins) David Hill, Edgar Field (own goal), George Ker (2), Dr John Smith (2)

* England score given first

Honours

Competition Winner
FA CupOld Carthusians (1)

Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition

References

  1. England v Wales, 26 February 1881. 11v11.com. Retrieved 28 June 2013. Archived 30 June 2013.
  2. Report on England v Scotland match. London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 20 June 2013

External links

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