1880–81 Northwich Victoria F.C. season
The 1880–81 season was Northwich Victoria's 7th season,[1] however the club was not a member of an organised league and played only challenge matches organised on an ad hoc basis.[2] The club won the Cheshire Senior Cup, then known as the Cheshire County Football Association Challenge Cup, for the second successive season.[3] They also participated in the Welsh Cup for the third time, reaching the semi-final.[4] The side was captained by Matthew Earlam for the 7th successive season. He was also the joint top goalscorer for the season with 8 goals.[5]
First-team squad
This is the squad who won the Cheshire County Football Association Challenge Cup (Cheshire Senior Cup).[6]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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William Dobell |
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Alf Atherton |
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Ted Butterworth |
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Matthew Earlam |
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Charles J. Hughes[A] |
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J. Hitchen |
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T. Musgrave |
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George A. Hughes[B] |
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T. Capper |
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Fred Russell |
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W.H. Spruce |
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George Plant |
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Fred W. Hughes |
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Notes
- A. ^ : Also the club's honorable secretary and treasurer.
- B. ^ : Also the club's joint honorable secretary.
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