1878–79 in English football

1878–79 in English football

The 1878–1879 season was the eighth season of competitive football in England.

National team

For the first time, England played a team other than Scotland. They beat Wales 2–1 at Kennington Oval, London.

* England score given first

Key
* H = Home match
* F = Friendly

Note - TheFa.com [http://www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/Archive/matchstats.html?m=9] credits England's 4th (equalising) goal against Scotland as an own goal by the Scottish goalkeeper, Robert Parlane.

Honours

External links

* [http://www.londonhearts.com/scotland/games/18790405.html Report on England v Scotland match]
* [http://www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/Archive/matchstats.html?m=8 Report on England v Wales match on thefa.com]
* [http://www.thefa.com/England/SeniorTeam/Archive/matchstats.html?m=9 Report on England v Scotland match on thefa.com]


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