1870 in Sports - Association Football

Association Football

England

  • Formation of Rotherham United

Scotland

  • Formation of Stranraer FC

International

  • 5 March — the first international match between England and Scotland is a 0–0 draw at Kennington Oval but it is not officially recognised by FIFA as there is no Scottish FA in existence at the time

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