1873–74 in English football
The 1873–74 season was the third season of competitive football in England. Oxford University beat the Royal Engineers 2–0 in the FA Cup[1]
| Season | 1873–74 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||
| FA Cup | Oxford University | |
| ||
Aston Villa Football Club were formed in March 1874 by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Handsworth which is now part of Birmingham. The founders were members of the chapel's cricket team looking for a way to stay fit during the winter months.[2]
National team
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score* | Comp | England scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 March 1874 | Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow (A) |  Scotland |
1–2[3] | F | Robert Kingsford (Wanderers) (28 mins) |
* England score given first
Key
- A = Away match
- F = Friendly
Honours
| Competition | Winners | Runners-up | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | Oxford University | Royal Engineers | Kenningtan Oval | 2–0 |
References
- Cup Final Statistics: Find out the result of every each and every Cup Final, as well as venue records, most wins and most appearances....TheFA.com. The Football Association (2008). Retrieved 18 June 2013
- McCarthy, Nick (26 November 2007). "Cup presented to Aston Villa founder member Jack Hughes is back with his family". Birmingham Mail. Archived from the original on 25 January 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- Report on Scotland v England match. London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 20 June 2013
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