1881-82 in English football
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The 1881-1882 season was the 11th season of competitive football in England.
[edit] National team
England played Ireland for the first time. Their 13-0 victory is still the team's largest ever win.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score* | Comp | England scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 1882 | Bloomfield, Belfast (A) |  Ireland |
13-0 | F† | Howard Vaughton (Aston Villa) (5), Arthur Brown (Aston Villa) (4), James Brown (Blackburn Rovers) (2), Charles Bambridge (Swifts) & Henry Cursham (Notts County) |
| March 11, 1882 | (First) Hampden Park, Glasgow (A) |  Scotland |
1-5 | F | Howard Vaughton (Aston Villa) (35 mins) |
| March 13, 1882 | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham (A) |  Wales |
3-5 | F | Billy Mosforth (The Wednesday) (30 mins), Edward Hagarty Parry (Old Carthusians) (35 mins) & Henry Cursham (Notts County) (48 mins) |
* England score given first
† This match constituted Ireland's international debut
Key
- H = Home match
- A = Away match
- F = Friendly
[edit] Honours
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | Old Etonians |
[edit] External links
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- Report on Scotland v England match
- Report on Ireland v England match on thefa.com
- Report on Scotland v England match on thefa.com
- Report on Wales v England match on thefa.com
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