1887–88 in English football
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The 1887-1888 season was the 17th season of competitive football (soccer) in England.
[edit] National team
England won the 1888 British Home Championship, their first victory in the tournament, with comfortable victories over all three other home nations, in each of which England scored 5 goals.
Albert Allen, of Aston Villa, scored 3 goals against Ireland in his only appearance for England.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score* | Comp | England scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 1888 | Nantwich Road, Crewe (H) |  Wales |
5-1 | BHC | Fred Dewhurst (Preston North End) (15 & 65 mins), George Woodhall (West Bromwich Albion) (70 mins), Tinsley Lindley (Cambridge University) (75 mins) & John Goodall (Preston North End) 88 mins) |
| March 17, 1888 | (Second) Hampden Park, Glasgow (A) |  Scotland |
5-0 | BHC | Tinsley Lindley (Cambridge University) (32 mins), Dennis Hodgetts (Aston Villa) (34 mins), Fred Dewhurst (Preston North End) (40 & 49 mins) & John Goodall (Preston North End) (43 mins) |
| March 31, 1888 | Ballynafeigh Park, Belfast (A) |  Ireland |
5-1 | BHC | Fred Dewhurst (Preston North End) (10 mins), Albert Allen (Aston Villa)(14, 39 & 60 mins) & Tinsley Lindley (Cambridge University) |
* England score given first
Key
- H = Home match
- A = Away match
- BHC = British Home Championship
[edit] Honours
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | West Bromwich Albion |
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