1874–75 in English football

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The 1874–75 season was the fourth season of competitive football in England at a time when the sport was still the recreation for the higher classes in the country. The growth of football in England started with the formation of clubs from these elites and a period of Codification (1801 to 1891). Early clubs were Darwen and Turton in Lancashire. Football progressed mainly through education systems that encouraged young men to pursue playing the sport and create their own clubs post graduation.[1]

Royal Engineers A.F.C. in 1872: early exponents of the "combination game"

In 1874, Charles W. Alcock coined the term "combination game" for a style of play that was based on teamwork and co-operation, largely achieved by passing the ball instead of dribbling it.[2]

National team

England and Scotland met again in a 2–2 draw at the Kennington Oval[3][4]

Date Score Opponent Comp England scorers Scottish scorers
6 March 1875 2–2 Scotland Scotland F Charles Wollaston (Wanderers) (5 mins) & C. W. Alcock (Wanderers) (70 mins) Peter Andrews, Henry McNeil[4]

Honours

Competition Winner
FA Cup Royal Engineers[5]

References

  1. ^ Edelman, Robert; Wilson, Wayne, eds. (2017). "12". The Oxford Handbook Of Sports History (1st ed.). Oxforfd University Press. pp. 183–186. ISBN 9780197520956.
  2. ^ Alcock, Charles William (1874). Football: Our Winter Game, page 83. Nabu Press.
  3. ^ Report on England v Scotland match. London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 19 June 2013
  4. ^ a b England v Scotland, 6 March 1875. 11v11.com. Retrieved 27 June 2013. Archived 29 June 2013.
  5. ^ 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