1897 in Sports - Association Football

Association Football

England

  • The Football League – Aston Villa 47 points, Sheffield United 36, Derby County 36, Preston North End 34, Liverpool 33, Sheffield Wednesday 31
  • FA Cup final – Aston Villa 3–2 Everton at Crystal Palace, London.
  • Aston Villa becomes the second club to complete The Double in English football

Scotland

  • Scottish Football League – Hearts
  • Scottish Cup – Rangers 5–1 Dumbarton at Hampden Park

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