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1878 in association football

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The following are the association football events of the year 1878 throughout the world.

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Events

  • October 14 - First ever floodlit football match takes place at Bramall Lane, Sheffield between teams chosen by the Sheffield Association and local clubs.

    • England

  • Ashton United F.C.
  • Burnham F.C.
  • Everton F.C.
  • Grimsby Town F.C.
  • Ipswich Town F.C.
  • Newton Heath L&YR F.C. (later to become Manchester United)
  • Matlock Town F.C.
  • West Bromwich Albion F.C.

    • Scotland

  • Arbroath F.C.

    • England

  • FA Cup Winners:
    • Wanderers

    Scotland

  • Scottish Cup Winners:
    • Vale of Leven

    Wales

  • Welsh Cup Winners:
    • Wrexham

    References

    1878 in association football Wikipedia
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