1886–87 in English football

none February 2021 England 1886–87 FA Cup Aston Villa 1885–86 1887–88 yes The 1886–87 season was the 16th season of competitive football (soccer) in England. Events Dial Square FC are founded by workers at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, and play their first match on 11 December. After several name changes and moves, the club will eventually become known as Arsenal. National team England finished second in the 1887 British Home Championship, which was won by Scotland. DateVenueOpponentsScore*Compscorers6 February 1887Bramall Lane, Sheffield (H)Ireland7–0BHCFred Dewhurst (Preston North End) (2 & 87 mins), William Cobbold (Cambridge University) (25 & 49 mins) & Tinsley Lindley (Cambridge University) (27, 43 & 52 mins)26 February 1887Kennington Oval, London (H)Wales4–0BHCWilliam Cobbold (Cambridge University) (14mins), Tinsley Lindley (Cambridge University) (55 & 80 mins) & Jack Powell (Own goal) (75 mins)19 March 1887Leamington Road, Blackburn (H)Scotland2–3BHCTinsley Lindley (Cambridge University) (32 mins) & Fred Dewhurst (Preston North End) (69 mins) * England score given first Key H = Home match BHC = British Home Championship Honours CompetitionWinnerFA CupAston Villa (1) Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition External links April 2009 Details of Ireland game Details of Wales game Details of Scotland game 1886