1873–74 in English football

none February 2021 England 1873–74 FA Cup Oxford University 1872–73 1874–75 yes The 1873–74 season was the third season of competitive football in England. Oxford University beat the Royal Engineers 2–0 in the FA CupCup Final Statistics: Find out the result of every each and every Cup Final, as well as venue records, most wins and most appearances....TheFA.com. The Football Association (2008). Retrieved 18 June 2013 When the Football Association football was formed in 1863, the sport was played mainly by public schools, or teams with public school roots, and amateurism was the norm. This remained the case until the 1880s, when working-class teams began to vie for supremacy.Boots, Balls and Haircuts: An Illustrated History of Football from Then to Now Hunter Davies 36 Cassell Illustrated 2003 1-84403-261-2 National team DateVenueOpponentsScore*CompEngland scorers7 March 1874Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow (A)Scotland1–2Report on Scotland v England match. London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 20 June 2013 FRobert Kingsford (Wanderers) (28 mins) * England score given first Key A = Away match F = Friendly Honours CompetitionWinnersRunners-upVenueResultFA CupOxford UniversityRoyal EngineersKennington Oval2–0 References External links Report on Scotland v England match on thefa.com 1873