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The following are the association football events of the year 1886 throughout the world.
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The following are the association football events of the year 1886 throughout the world.
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
 England | 1885–86 FA Cup | Blackburn Rovers | West Bromwich Albion |
 Ireland | 1885–86 Irish Cup | Distillery | Limavady |
 Scotland | 1885–86 Scottish Cup | Queen's Park | Renton [1] |
 Wales | 1885–86 Welsh Cup | Druids | Newtown |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland (C) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 5 |
| 2 | England (C) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 5 |
| 3 | Wales | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Ireland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18 | −15 | 0 |
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