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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