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The following are the association football events of the year 1888 throughout the world.
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The following are the association football events of the year 1888 throughout the world.
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
 India | 1888 Durand Cup | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Highland Light Infantry |
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
 England | 1887–88 FA Cup | West Bromwich Albion | Preston North End |
 Ireland | 1887–88 Irish Cup | Cliftonville | Distillery |
 Scotland | 1887–88 Scottish Cup | Renton | Cambuslang [2] |
 Wales | 1887–88 Welsh Cup | Chirk AAA | Newtown |
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England (C) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | +13 | 6 |
| Scotland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 4 |
| Wales | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 2 |
| Ireland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 26 | −23 | 0 |
| Renton | 4–1 | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|
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