1875 in association football
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The following are events in 1875 which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.
Events
- 6 March â England and Scotland meet at the Kennington Oval. The result is a 2â2 draw.
- 13 March â The 1875 FA Cup Final is contested by Royal Engineers and Old Etonians at the Kennington Oval before a crowd of 2,000. The result is a 1â1 draw, necessitating the first-ever cup final replay.
- 16 March â Royal Engineers defeat Old Etonians 2â0 in the FA Cup Final replay, again played at the Kennington Oval, with an increased attendance of 3,000.
- 10 April â Queen's Park retain the Scottish Cup by defeating Renton 3â0 in the final at Hampden Park before an attendance of 7,000.
Clubs founded
England
- Birmingham City (then known as Small Heath Alliance)
- Blackburn Rovers
Scotland
Domestic cups
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 England |
1874â75 FA Cup | Royal Engineers | 2â0 | Old Etonians | Kennington Oval | (replay, following a 1â1 draw) |
 Scotland |
1874â75 Scottish Cup | Queen's Park | 3â0 | Renton | Hampden Park | [1] |
Births
- 23 May â Frank Forman (d. 1961), England international half-back in nine matches (1898â1903).
- 10 August â Sam McCappin (d. 1945), English footballer[2]
- 23 August â Howard Spencer (d. 1940), England international full-back in six matches (1897â1905).
- 24 July â George Molyneux (d. 1942), England international full-back in four matches (1902â1903).
- 5 September â Jimmy Settle (d. 1954), England international forward in six matches (1899â1903), scoring six goals.
- 6 September â Albert Wilkes (d. 1936), England international half-back in five matches (1901â1902).