1887 in association football
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The following are the events of 1887 in association football.
Events
Domestic cups
| Nation | Tournament | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
 England |
1886â87 FA Cup | Aston Villa | West Bromwich Albion |
 Ireland |
1886â87 Irish Cup | Ulster | Cliftonville |
 Scotland |
1886â87 Scottish Cup | Hibernian | Dumbarton[1] |
 Wales |
1886â87 Welsh Cup | Chirk AAA | Davenham |
International tournaments
- 1887 British Home Championship (February 5 â March 19, 1887)
Source: [2]
Rules for classification: 1) Points. The points system worked as follows: 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) Points. The points system worked as follows: 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
(C) Champions
- 1887 Football World Championship (April 9, 1887)
Births
- 30 April â Harold Fleming (d. 1955), England international forward in eleven matches (1909â1914), scoring nine goals.
- 7 November â Guus van Hecking Colenbrander (d. 1945), Netherlands international (1908).