| Season | 1874–75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||||
| FA Cup | Royal Engineers | |||
| ||||
The1874–75 season was the fourth season of competitivefootball in England at a time when the sport was still the recreation for the higher classes in the country. The growth of football in England started with the formation of clubs from these elites and aperiod of Codification (1801 to 1891). Early clubs wereDarwen andTurton in Lancashire. Football progressed mainly through education systems that encouraged young men to pursue playing the sport and create their own clubs post graduation.[1]
In 1874,Charles W. Alcock coined the term "combination game" for a style of play that was based on teamwork and co-operation, largely achieved by passing the ball instead of dribbling it.[2]
Aston Villa Football Club wereformed in November 1874 by members of the Villa CrossWesleyan Chapel inHandsworth which is now part ofBirmingham.[3] The founders were members of the chapel's cricket team looking for a way to stay fit during the winter months.[4]
England and Scotland met again in a 2–2 draw at the Kennington Oval[5][6]
| Date | Score | Opponent | Comp | England scorers | Scottish scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 March 1875 | 2–2 |  Scotland | F | Charles Wollaston (Wanderers) (5 mins) &C. W. Alcock (Wanderers) (70 mins) | Peter Andrews,Henry McNeil[6] |
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | Royal Engineers[7] |
