1882 in association football

The following are the association football events of the year 1882 throughout the world.

Events Ireland played their first international friendly on 18 February 1882 against England losing 0–13 in Belfast.

Clubs founded in 1882 England Burnley F.C. Corinthian F.C. Gresley Rovers F.C. Oxford City F.C. Queens Park Rangers F.C. Skelmersdale United F.C. Torquay United F.C. Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Scotland Albion Rovers F.C.

Sweden Gefle IF

Domestic cups NationTournamentWinnerScoreRunner-upVenueTitleLast title won England1881–82 FA CupOld Etonians1-0Blackburn RoversKennington Oval2nd1879 Ireland1881–82 Irish CupQueen's Island1-0CliftonvilleUlster Cricket Ground1stNone Scotland1881–82 Scottish CupQueen's Park4-1 (replay after 2-2 draw)DumbartonCathkin Park6th1881 Wales1881–82 Welsh CupDruids5-0Northwich VictoriaRacecourse Ground 3rd1881

Births 4 April – Harold Hardman (d. 1965), England international forward in four matches (1905–1908). 23 April – Tom Brittleton (d. 1955), England international half-back in five matches (1912–1914). 26 August – Sam Hardy (d. 1966), England international goalkeeper in 21 matches (1907–1920). 8 October – Jock Walker (d. 1968), Scotland international full-back in nine matches (1911–1913). 11 October – Arthur Bridgett (d. 1954), England international forward in eleven matches (1905–1909), scoring three goals. 21 October – Jimmy Windridge (d. 1939), England international forward in eight matches (1908–1909), scoring seven goals. Date unknown James Edgar, English professional footballer

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