1880 in association football
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The following are the association football events of the year 1880 throughout the world.
Events
Clubs founded in 1880
Belgium
England
Northern Ireland
Domestic cups
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
 England |
1879â80 FA Cup | Clapham Rovers | Oxford University |
 Scotland |
1879â80 Scottish Cup | Queen's Park | Thornliebank[1] |
 Wales |
1879â80 Welsh Cup | Druids | Ruthin Town |
Births
- 8 February â Joe Bache (d. 1960), England international forward in seven matches (1903â1911), scoring four goals.
- 29 March â Bobby Templeton (d. 1919), Scotland international forward in eleven matches (1902â1913).
- 25 May â Alf Common (d. 1946), England international forward in three matches (1904â1906), scoring two goals; the first player to be transferred for a fee of £1,000.
- 11 October â Jimmy McMenemy (d. 1965), Scotland international forward in twelve matches (1905â1920), scoring five goals.
- 18 October â Robert Hawkes (d. 1945), England international half-back in five matches (1907â1908).
- 28 October â Billy Wedlock (d. 1965), England international half-back in 26 matches (1907â1914), scoring two goals.
- 10 December â Andrew Wilson (d. 1945), Scotland international forward in six matches (1907â1914).
- Full date unknown
- James Horner, English professional footballer[2]