Association Football
England
- FA Cup final – Aston Villa 2–0 West Bromwich Albion at The Oval
- Barnsley FC and Blackpool FC are founded
Germany
- Hamburger SV founded as one of the oldest clubs in Germany
Scotland
- Scottish Cup final – Hibernian 2–1 Dumbarton
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