1876–77 in English football
The 1876–77 season was the sixth season of competitive football in England.
| Season | 1876–77 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||
| FA Cup | Wanderers | |
| ||
National team
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | England scorers | Scotland scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 March 1877 | Kennington Oval, London |  Scotland |
1–3 | Alfred Lyttelton (Cambridge University) (55 mins) | John Ferguson(2), James Richmond |
Once again England played Scotland at the Kennington Oval[1] This was England's first defeat on 'home soil'. The referee for this match was former England player, Robert Ogilvie.[2]
Honours
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | Wanderers (4*) |
Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition
Events
- First edition of the Birmingham Senior Cup, the earliest Association competition on a local level, takes place, won by Wednesbury Old Athletic F.C.
- First edition of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup, at that time played to the Sheffield rules, takes place, won by The Wednesday.
References
- England v Scotland, 3 March 1877. 11v11.com. Retrieved 27 June 2013. Archived 2013-06-30.
- Report on England v Scotland match. London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 18 June 2013
External links
- "Report on England v Scotland match on thefa.com". The Football Association. Archived from the original on 29 October 2007.
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