1860s in football (soccer)
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The following are the association football related events of the decade 1860s
around the world.
1860s
The 1860s were an extremely turbulent decade with numerous cultural, social, and political upheavals in Europe and America. Revolutions were prevalent in Germany and the Ottoman Empire...
around the world.
Events
- 1860 — Lausanne Football and Cricket ClubLausanne Football and Cricket ClubThe Lausanne Football and Cricket Club was a Swiss soccer and cricket club.The club was founded in 1860 by English students, who have studied at private schools in the area of Lausanne. Due the year of the foundation this club could be the first soccer club of Continental Europe. The world-wide...
is founded, the oldest club in continental Europe to later play Association football. Other clubs founded in 1860 include Cray WanderersCray Wanderers F.C.Cray Wanderers F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in Bromley, London. It is one of the oldest football clubs in the world. The club was established in 1860 in the twin villages of St. Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray, near Orpington, then in the county of Kent.They currently play...
, Hallam F.C.Hallam F.C.Hallam Football Club are a football club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who currently play in the Northern Counties East League Division One...
(local rivals of Sheffield F.C.Sheffield F.C.Sheffield Football Club is an English football club from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The club is most noted for the fact that they are the world's oldest club now playing Association football, founded in 1857...
), Wanderers F.C.Wanderers F.C.Wanderers Football Club is an English amateur football club, based in London, that plays in the Surrey South Eastern Combination. Founded as Forest Football Club in 1859, the club changed its name to Wanderers in 1864....
(future FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
winners) and TSV 1860 MünchenTSV 1860 MünchenTurn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season...
(although they would not play football until 1899).
- 26 December 1860 — The first match between Sheffield F.C.Sheffield F.C.Sheffield Football Club is an English football club from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The club is most noted for the fact that they are the world's oldest club now playing Association football, founded in 1857...
and Hallam F.C.Hallam F.C.Hallam Football Club are a football club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who currently play in the Northern Counties East League Division One...
, the oldest derby in football, takes place at Sandygate RoadSandygate RoadSandygate Road is a football and cricket stadium in the Sheffield suburb of Crosspool, South Yorkshire, England. It is home to Hallam F.C. and Hallam C.C....
.
- 1862 — An assistant teacher of Uppingham SchoolUppingham SchoolUppingham School is a co-educational independent school of the English public school tradition, situated in the small town of Uppingham in Rutland, England...
, John Charles Thring, inspired by the Cambridge Rules, devised an influential code of football.
- 1862 — The latest version of the Sheffield RulesSheffield RulesThe Sheffield Rules were a code of football devised and played in the English city of Sheffield between 1857 and 1877. They were devised by Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest for use by the newly founded Sheffield Football Club. The rules were subsequently adopted as the official rules of...
include references to half-time and crossbars.
- 1862 — The formation of Notts County, later regarded the oldest professional club to play Association football.
- 1863, 26 October — The Football AssociationThe Football AssociationThe Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
was founded at Freemasons' Tavern, in Great Queen Street in London. The Freemasons' Tavern was the setting for five more meetings between October and December, which eventually produced the first comprehensive set of rules. At the final meeting, the first FA treasurer, who was the representative from Blackheath, withdrew his club from the FA over the removal of two draft rules at the previous meeting, the first which allowed for the running with the ball in hand and the second, obstructing such a run by hacking (kicking an opponent in the shins), tripping and holding. Other English rugby clubs followed this leadHistory of rugby unionThe history of rugby union follows from various football games played long before the 19th century, but it was not until the middle of that century that rules were formulated and codified....
and did not join the FA but instead in 1871 formed the Rugby Football UnionRugby Football UnionThe Rugby Football Union was founded in 1871 as the governing body for the sport of rugby union, and performed as the international governing body prior to the formation of the International Rugby Board in 1886...
. The eleven remaining clubs, under the charge of Ebenezer Cobb MorleyEbenezer Cobb MorleyEbenezer Cobb Morley was an English sportsman and is regarded as the father of The Football Association and modern Football.Morley was born at 10 Garden Square, Princess Street in Hull and lived in the city until he was 22. He moved to Barnes in 1858 forming the Barnes Club, a founding member of...
, went on to ratify the original fourteen rules of the game. Despite this, the Sheffield FA played by its own rules until the 1870s.
- 1866, 22 February — Sheffield FC play first match out of town, travelling to play against NottinghamNottinghamNottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, playing under Nottingham Rules.
- 1866, 22 February — The FA introduce resolution requiring tape between the goal-posts.
- 1866, 31 March — A match takes place between the a FA representative side and Sheffield F.C. under FA rules. The FA side won by two goals and four touchdowns to nil.
- 1867, 12 February — 5 March — Final of the Youdan CupYoudan CupThe Youdan Cup was an association football competition played in Sheffield, England. A local theatre owner Thomas Youdan sponsored the competition and provided the trophy...
is played at Bramall LaneBramall Lane-Cricket at the Lane:Bramall Lane opened as a cricket ground in 1855, having been leased by Michael Ellison from the Duke of Norfolk at an annual rent of £70. The site was then away from the town's industrial area, and relatively free from smoke. It was built to host the matches of local cricket...
, the world's first ever organized tournament in any code of football. Twelve SheffieldSheffieldSheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
clubs, using the Sheffield Rules, took part: Broomhall, Fir Vale, Garrick, Hallam F.C.Hallam F.C.Hallam Football Club are a football club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who currently play in the Northern Counties East League Division One...
(the winners), Heeley, Mackenzie, Mechanics, Milton, Norfolk, Norton, Pitsmoor and Wellington. British railway workers play Argentina's first recorded football match.
- March 1867 — Sheffield Football Association is formed with all the team that competed in the Youdan Cup being joined by Sheffield F.C. to becoming founder members.
- 1868 — The corner kickCorner kickA corner kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football. It was first devised in Sheffield under the Sheffield Rules 1867...
is devised for use in the Sheffield Rules replacing rouges (touchdowns). The corner kick was adopted by the FA in 1872.
- 1868, February — The second oldest football tournament in the world, the Cromwell CupCromwell CupThe Cromwell Cup was the second ever football competition and was held in Sheffield, England. It was held in February 1868 and named after Oliver Cromwell, manager of the local Alexandra Theatre, who donated the cup . He also played for the Garrick club. The tournament was only open to teams...
, also played under the Sheffield Rules, by four clubs: Sheffield Wednesday F.C.Sheffield Wednesday F.C.Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
(the winners), Exchange, Garrick and Wellington.
Births
- 1862, January 21 – William Bromley-DavenportWilliam Bromley-Davenport (1862-1949)Brigadier-General Sir William Bromley-Davenport DL KCB CMG CBE DSO TD was a British soldier, footballer and Conservative politician....
, EnglishEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer - 1862, July 31 – James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
, English footballer - 1862, August 30 – John BrodieJohn BrodieJohn Riley Brodie is a former professional American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, and had a second career as a Senior PGA Tour professional golfer.-Early years and education:...
, English footballer - 1863, January 9 – David DanskinDavid DanskinDavid Danskin was a Scottish mechanical engineer and footballer. He was a principal founding member of Dial Square FC, later renamed Royal Arsenal, the team that are today known as Arsenal....
, English footballer and co-founder of Arsenal F.C.Arsenal F.C.Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... - 1863, February 14 – William Arthur, English footballer
- 1863, August – Jem BaylissJem BaylissAlbert Edward James Matthias 'Jem' Bayliss was an English football player who played for West Bromwich Albion, as well as the English national side.He captained the West Bromwich Albion side which won the 1888 FA Cup Final....
, English footballer - 1863, September 20 – Andrew AmosAndrew AmosAndrew Amos was an English amateur football player who played for Cambridge University, Old Carthusians, Corinthian and Hitchin Town, as well as making two appearances for the English national side...
, English footballer - 1863, date unknown – Edward BrayshawEdward BrayshawEdward Brayshaw was a British actor.His television roles include the part of Rochefort in the 1966 serial The Three Musketeers and 1967's The Further Adventures of the Three Musketeers...
, English footballer - 1864, February 14 – Richard Baugh, English footballer
- 1864, April 13 – Albert AldridgeAlbert AldridgeAlbert James Aldridge was an English footballer. Aldridge was born in Walsall, England.-Club:Aldridge played for Walsall Swifts, West Bromwich Albion, Walsall Town Swifts and Aston Villa, where he made 14 appearances in the league....
, English footballer - 1864, date unknown – William BettsBilly BettsWilliam "Billy" Betts was a Sheffield born English football player who played for The Wednesday, as well as the English national side. Betts played as a centre-half and made a total of 143 appearances in two spells for The Wednesday, scoring four goals.-External links:***...
, English footballer - 1865, March 18 – Frank BurtonFrank Burton (footballer born 1865)Frank Ernest Burton was an English international footballer, who played as an inside right.-Career:Born in Nottingham, Burton played professionally for Nottingham Forest, and earned one cap for England in 1889....
, English footballer - 1865, April 23 – George BrannGeorge BrannGeorge Brann was an English amateur cricketer and footballer who had a long career with Sussex County Cricket Club at the end of the 19th century, and played three matches for the England national football team.-Education:...
, English footballer - 1866, October 5 – John BartonJohn Barton (footballer)John Barton was an English footballer. He played at international level once for England while on the books of Blackburn Rovers....
, English footballer - 1867, January 19 – Henry AllenHenry AllenHenry Allen or Henry Allan may refer to:* Henry Allen , Pulitzer Prize for Criticism winner* Henry Allen , Christian hymnwriter* Henry Allen , Mayor of Gloucester, England in 1873...
, English footballer - 1867, April 7 – Albert AllenAlbert AllenAlbert Allen was a football player in the early years of professional football in England, who played as an inside-forward with Aston Villa...
, English footballer - 1869, January 27 – William BassettBilly BassettWilliam Isiah Bassett was an English association footballer, director and club chairman who served West Bromwich Albion for over half a century.-Playing career:...
, English footballer - 1869, May 29 – Richard BarkerRichard Raine BarkerRichard Raine Barker was an English football player who played for England in 1895.Barker was born in Kensington, the son of Henry Raine Barker and his wife Caroline Haynes. His borther was the artist Anthony Raine Barker...
, English footballer