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The 1873–74 season was the third season of competitive football in England. When the Football Association football was formed in 1863, the sport was played mainly by public schools, or teams with public school roots, and amateurism was the norm. This remained the case until the 1880s, when working-class teams began to vie for supremacy.[1] Oxford University beat the Royal Engineers 2–0 in the FA Cup[2]
| Season | 1873–74 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||
| FA Cup | Oxford University | |
| ||
Aston Villa Football Club were formed in November 1874 by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Handsworth which is now part of Birmingham.[3] The founders were members of the chapel's cricket team looking for a way to stay fit during the winter months.[4]
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| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score* | Comp | England scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 March 1874 | Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow (A) |  Scotland |
1–2[5] | F | Robert Kingsford (Wanderers) (28 mins) |
* England score given first
Key
- A = Away match
- F = Friendly
| Competition | Winners | Runners-up | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | Oxford University | Royal Engineers | Kenningtan Oval | 2–0 |
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