1880–81 in English football
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The 1880-1881 season was the tenth season of competitive football in England.
[edit] National team
England played their first home match outside London when they hosted Wales at Alexandra Meadows in Blackburn.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score* | Comp | England scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 1881 | Alexandra Meadows, Blackburn (H) |  Wales |
0-1 | F | |
| 12 March 1881 | Kennington Oval, London (H) |  Scotland |
1-6 | F | Charles Bambridge (Swifts) (64 mins) |
* England score given first
Key
- H = Home match
- F = Friendly
[edit] Honours
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | Old Carthusians |
[edit] External links
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- Report on England v Scotland match
- Report on England v Wales match on thefa.com
- Report on England v Scotland match on thefa.com
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