1883–84 in English football
| Season | 1883–84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||
| FA Cup | Blackburn Rovers | |
| ||
The 1883–84 season was the 13th season of competitive football in England.
Since 1880,
shamateur' basis using side jobs, either real or fabricated, to facilitate payment. The FA espoused the ideal of amateurism promoted by the likes of Corinthian F.C. from whom the phrase "Corinthian Spirit" came into being.[1]
Overview
1883–1884 saw the world's first international tournament begin. The
Ireland
) against each other in a league competition in which each played the other three once. Scotland won the first contest with England finishing second.
National team
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score* | Comp | England scorers | Other scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 February 1884 | Ballynafeigh Park, Belfast (A)
|
 Ireland
|
8–1[2] | BHC | ) | William BR McWha |
| 15 March 1884 | Cathkin Park, Glasgow (A) |  Scotland
|
0–1[3][4] | BHC | Dr John Smith
| |
| 17 March 1884 | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham (A) |  Wales
|
4–0[5] | BHC | Billy Gunn (Notts County ) (90 mins)
|
* England score given first
Key
- A = Away match
- BHC = British Home Championship
Honours
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | Blackburn Rovers (1) |
Home Championship |
Scotland
|
Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition
Events
- 5 February 1884 – Derby County Football Club is founded
- Black Arabs F.C. season 1883–84 (inaugural season of today's Bristol Rovers F.C.)
- Everton moves as tenant to Anfield, a newly enclosed ground off Anfield Road, Liverpool.
- Leicester Cityfounded as Leicester Fosse.
References
- ^ "A Potted History of Association Football in England". BK … This and That. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ Ireland v England, 23 February 1884. 11v11.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013. Archived 2013-07-11.
- ^ Scotland v England, 15 March 1884. 11v11.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013
- ^ Report on Scotland v England match. London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 4 July 2013
- ^ Wales v England, 17 March 1884. 11v11.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013
External links
- "Report on Ireland v England match on thefa.com". thefa.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2007.
- "Report on Scotland v England match on thefa.com". thefa.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2007.
- Report on Wales v England match on thefa.com[dead link]