1878-79 in English football

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The 1877-1878 season was the eighth season of competitive football in England.

[edit] National team

For the first time, England played a team other than Scotland. They beat Wales 2-1 at Kennington Oval, London.

Date	Venue	Opponents	Score*	Comp	England scorers
January 18, 1879	Kennington Oval, London (H)	Wales	2-1	F	???, ???
April 5, 1879	Kennington Oval, London (H)	Scotland	5-4	F	???, ???, ???, ???, ???

* England score given first

Key

• H = Home match
• F = Friendly

[edit] Honours

Competition	Winner
FA Cup	Old Etonians

Seasons in English football
1874-75 | 1875-76 | 1876-77 | 1877-78 | 1878-79 | 1879-80 | 1880-81 | 1881-82 | 1882-83

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