1894–95 in English football

The 1894-95 season was the 24th season of competitive football in England.

Events

Football League

Following the collapse of Middlesbrough Ironopolis and the resignation of Northwich Victoria, three new teams were admitted to the Second Division, bringing it to 16 teams. These new teams were Bury, Leicester Fosse and Burton Wanderers.

outhern League

The Southern League, a competition for both professional and amateur clubs, was founded in 1894 under the initiative of Millwall Athletic (now simply Millwall), to cater for teams in southern England, who were unable to join the Football League. The nine founder members were:

*Chatham
*Clapton
*Ilford
*Luton Town
*Millwall Athletic
*Reading
*Royal Ordnance Factories
*2nd Scots Guards (later withdrew and were replaced by Southampton St Mary's)
*Swindon Town

Honours

P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GA = Goal average; Pts = Points

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