1878 in association football
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The following are the association football events of the year 1878 throughout the world.
Contents
Events
- October 14 - First ever floodlit football match takes place at Bramall Lane, Sheffield between teams chosen by the Sheffield Association and local clubs.[1]
Clubs founded in 1878
England
- Ashton United F.C.
- Burnham F.C.
- Everton F.C.
- Grimsby Town F.C.
- Ipswich Town F.C.
- Newton Heath L&YR F.C. (later to become Manchester United)
- Matlock Town F.C.
- West Bromwich Albion F.C.
Scotland
National Championship Winners
England
- FA Cup Winners:
Scotland
- Scottish Cup Winners:
Wales
- Welsh Cup Winners:
International tournaments
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Births
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Deaths
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References
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