This was the second season of the club that was to become Arsenal F.C. In this season they moved from the common of Plumstead Ground to the privately owned Sportsman Ground, in order to charge an entrance fee to view games. The nearby Sportsman Pub was used as a dressing room. This season was notable for their inaugural participation in the London Senior Cup, and home and away games against enduring rivals, Tottenham Hotspur.
Players Below is a list of all Arsenal Players reported to play for them that season, and all confirmed appearances and goals. Out of the 24 games played that season, confirmed line-ups were recovered for 12 of these games, and goalscorers for 11. Players who predominantly played as goalkeepers are marked in Italics. +FriendliesLSCTotalPlayerAppGoalsAppGoalsB. Banks101020CW. Bates001010FW. Beardsley801090J. Bee611071A. Brown 831093P. Connolly440044JB. Crichton9310103R. Crichton200020D. Danskin (C)11010120E. Hartland6The line-ups for the final game of the season (3-0) against Alexandra United were not recorded, however, the golascorers were so it can be confirmed that on this date, Hartland, Wells and Weeks all played, however the other players who played on this date remain uncertain.10061JG. Hill400040FB. Hills510051JW. Humble800080WW. Levy100010J. Lucas100010W. Lucas300030JA. Morris9610106J. Moy200020J. Ogilvie100010J. Potter210021R. Price601070S. Ridgwell301040J. Ronald 210021J. Rowland 100010G. Smith200020T. Wells11110120HB. Weeks410041
Management There was no manager for the 1887-88 season, though Fred Beardsley, Arthur Brown (both players) and Duncan Porteous were positioned as joint-secretaries amongst others, after Elijah Watkins left the position of secretary at the beginning of the season.
Pre-season
Friendlies
Competitions
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London Senior Cup
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