1885–86 in English football
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| Season | 1885–86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||
| FA Cup | Blackburn Rovers | |
| ||
The 1885–86 season was the 15th season of competitive football in England.
National team
England were joint winners of the 1886 British Home Championship with Scotland.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score* | Comp | England scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 March 1886 | Ballynafeigh Park, Belfast (A) |  Ireland
|
6–1 | BHC | Benjamin Spilsbury (Cambridge University) (4), Tinsley Lindley (Cambridge University) & Fred Dewhurst (Preston North End) |
| 27 March 1886 | (Second) Hampden Park, Glasgow (A) |  Scotland
|
1–1 | BHC | Tinsley Lindley (Cambridge University) (35 mins) |
| 29 March 1886 | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham (A) |  Wales
|
3–1 | BHC | George Brann (Swifts), Fred Dewhurst (Preston North End) & Andrew Amos (Old Carthusians) |
* England score given first
Key
- A = Away match
- BHC = British Home Championship
Note – see Talk page re query on goalscorers against Wales.
Events
- Millwall Rovers were formed, and play their first match on 3 October 1885. After a couple of name changes and moves, the club will eventually become known as Millwall.
Honours
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | Blackburn Rovers (3) |
Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition