1902 in Sports - Association Football

Association Football

England

  • The Football League – Sunderland 44 points, Everton 41, Newcastle United 37, Blackburn Rovers 36, Nottingham Forest 35, Derby County 35
  • FA Cup final – Sheffield United 2–1 Southampton at Crystal Palace, London (replay following 1–1 draw at Crystal Palace)
  • 26 April — shortly after being saved from bankruptcy, Newton Heath changes its name to Manchester United

Scotland

  • Scottish Football League – Rangers
  • Scottish Cup final – Hibernian 1–0 Celtic at Celtic Park

Spain

  • 10 March — foundation of Real Madrid as Madrid Fútbol Club

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