1880–81 in English football
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The 1880â81 season was the tenth season of competitive football in England.
Season1880â81
| Season | 1880â81 |
|---|---|
| Men's football | |
| FA Cup | Old Carthusians |
 | |
International matches
England played their first home match outside London when they hosted Wales at Alexandra Meadows in Blackburn.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score* | England scorers | Scotland/Wales scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 1881 | Alexandra Meadows, Blackburn |  Wales |
0â1[1] | John Vaughan | |
| 12 March 1881 | Kennington Oval, London |  Scotland |
1â6[2] | Charles Bambridge (Swifts) (64 mins) | David Hill, Edgar Field (own goal), George Ker (2), Dr John Smith (2) |
* England score given first
Honours
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | Old Carthusians (1) |
Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition