1876 in association football
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The following are events in 1876 which are relevant to the development of association football. Included are events in closely related codes, such as the Sheffield Rules.
Events
- Football Association of Wales is founded.
Clubs founded
England
- Accrington (note â this is the original Accrington club, not Accrington Stanley)
- Leek Town
- Middlesbrough
- Port Vale
- Stafford Rangers
- Stourbridge
Scotland
Domestic cups
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 England |
1875â76 FA Cup | Wanderers | 3â0 | Old Etonians | Kennington Oval | (replay, following a 1â1 draw) |
 Scotland |
1875â76 Scottish Cup | Queen's Park | 2â0 | 3rd Lanark RV | Hampden Park | (replay, following a 1â1 draw)[1] |
Births
- 4 January â Harry Johnson (d. 1940), England international half-back in six matches (1900â1903).
- 20 January â Billy Williams (d. 1929), England international full-back in six matches (1897â1899).
- 13 April â Bob McColl (d. 1959), Scotland international forward in thirteen matches (1896â1908), scoring thirteen goals.
- 10 October â John Harker, English professional footballer (d. 1962)[2]
- 7 November â Alex Smith (d. 1954), Scotland international forward in twenty matches (1898â1911), scoring six goals.