1873 in football

Chronology of football

1872 in football - 1873 in football - 1874 in football ---- striking facts of the year 1873 in football

March

  • March 8th : On London (Kennington Oval), England is essential 4-2 vis-a-vis the Scotland. 3.000 spectators. In order to limit the expenditure, 8 of the 11 Scot came from Scotland, the 3 others being residents in London.
  • March 13rd : Foundation of the Federation of Scotland of football.
  • March 29th : Finale of the 2nd F Challenge Cup (16 registered clubs). Wanderers 2, Oxford University 0 front 3.000 spectators with Lillie Bridge. Strikers: Wollaston and Kinnaird. To note the morning kickoff (11h) in order to allow the players to attend a race of boats on the very close Thames.

  • the off-side, subject of many dilemmas between the various codes of play, will be announced from now on on departure of the ball, and not on arrival as it was generally the case up to that point.
  • Foundation with Glasgow of the Scottish club of football of the Rangers FC.
  • Invention of the kick of corner (corner).

Births

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