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The following are the association football events of the year 1879 throughout the world.
Nation | Tournament | Winner | Runner-up |
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England | 1878–79 FA Cup | Old Etonians | Clapham Rovers |
Scotland | 1878–79 Scottish Cup | Vale of Leven | Rangers [2] |
Wales | 1878–79 Welsh Cup | Newtown White Stars | Wrexham |
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The following are events in the 1850s decade which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules. All events happened in English football unless specified otherwise.
The following are events in the 1860s decade which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules. All events happened in English football unless specified otherwise.
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.
The following are events in 1872 which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.
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.
The following are events in 1876 which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.
The following are events in 1877 which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules, amalgamated into the FA Rules in 1877.
The following are the association football events of the year 1878 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1880 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1882 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1883 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1884 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1885 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1886 throughout the world.
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