1879 in association football
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The following are the association football events of the year 1879 throughout the world.
Events
Domestic cups
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
 England |
1878â79 FA Cup | Old Etonians | Clapham Rovers |
 Scotland |
1878â79 Scottish Cup | Vale of Leven | Rangers[2] |
 Wales |
1878â79 Welsh Cup | Newtown White Stars | Wrexham |
Births
- 10 January â Bobby Walker (d. 1930), Scotland international forward in 29 matches (1900â1913), scoring eight goals.
- 7 May â Ben Warren (d. 1917), England international half-back in 22 matches (1906â1911), scoring two goals.
- 3 June â Vivian Woodward (d. 1954), England international forward in 23 matches (1903â1911), scoring a record 29 goals.[3]
- 21 September â Peter McWilliam (d. 1951), Scotland international half-back in eight matches (1905â1911).
- 26 September â Bob Crompton (d. 1941), England international full-back in 41 matches (1902â1914); 528 games for Blackburn Rovers (1896â1920).
- (date unknown) â Albert Hatton (d. 1963), a player of Grimsby Town in 1907â1910