1874 in football (soccer)
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The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1874 throughout the world.
[edit] Events
- February 10 - The Football Association autorized referees to sent off players uncorrectly. Before, the squad captains deciding sending off.
- March 7 - At Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow, England won 2-1 with Scotland, attendance 7,000.
- March 14 - Third edition of FA Cup, won by Oxford University 2-0 vs. Royal Engineers in final played at Kennington Oval, London, attendance 2,000 (see also: 1873-74 in English football)
- March 21 - First edition of Scottish Cup, final played at Hampden Park, Glasgow, won Queen's Park 2-0 vs. Clydesdale, 3,000 attendance (see also: 1873-74 in Scottish football)
- The Football Association makes rule change squad direction pitch in mid time. The first shin pads are introduced.
[edit] Clubs founded in 1874
- Aston Villa F.C. (in March)
- Bishop's Stortford F.C.
- Bolton Wanderers F.C., as Christ Church F.C.
- Grantham Town F.C.
- Greenock Morton F.C.
- Hamilton Academical F.C.
- Macclesfield Town F.C.
- Northwich Victoria F.C.
[edit] Births
- April 20: Steve Bloomer, english footballer
- April 25: Thomas Booth, english footballer
- June (day unknown): Walter Bennett, english footballer
- November 2: Thomas Baddeley, english footballer
- November 2: Herbert Banks, english footballer
