1873 in association football

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The following are events in 1873 which are relevant to the development of association football . Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.

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The following are events in the 1840s decade which are relevant to the development of association football. All events happened in English football unless specified otherwise.

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The following are events in 1871 which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.

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References

  1. ↑ "Chippenham Town F.C. History". Chippenham Town Football Club. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "About Trinity". Gainsborough Trinity Football Club. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  3. ↑ Williams, Mike & Tony (2012). Non-League Club Directory 2013. Harrow on the Hill: Tony Williams Publications Ltd. p. 453. ISBN   978-1-86-983377-0.
  4. ↑ Collett, Mike (2003). The Complete Record of the FA Cup. York: SportsBooks Ltd. p. 325. ISBN   978-1-899807-19-2.
  5. ↑ The Football Association. "Results Archive". Archived from the original on 31 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "Joseph Humpage". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  7. ↑ Lamming, Douglas (1985). A who's who of Grimsby Town AFC : 1890–1985. Beverley: Hutton. p. 42. ISBN   0-907033-34-2.
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