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The following are the association football events of the year 1880 throughout the world.
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The following are the association football events of the year 1880 throughout the world.
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
 England | 1879–80 FA Cup | Clapham Rovers | Oxford University |
 Scotland | 1879–80 Scottish Cup | Queen's Park | Thornliebank [1] |
 Wales | 1879–80 Welsh Cup | Druids | Ruthin Town |
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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.
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 1874 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 1879 throughout the world.
The following are the association football events of the year 1881 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.
The following are the events of 1887 in association football.