1887 in association football

The following are the events of 1887 in association football.

Programme for an 1887 game: The Wednesday v. Blackburn Rovers.

Events

Clubs founded in 1887

 Argentina
La Plata GFC
 Denmark
Odense BK
 Republic of Ireland
Athlone Town
 England
Barnsley
Blackpool
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Lowesoft Town
Weston-super-Mare
Witton Albion
Wycombe Wanderers
 Germany
Hamburger SV
 Portugal
Academica
 Sweden
Örgryte IS

Domestic cups

NationTournamentWinnerRunner-up
England1886–87 FA CupAston VillaWest Bromwich Albion
Ireland1886–87 Irish CupUlsterCliftonville
Scotland1886–87 Scottish CupHibernianDumbarton[1]
Wales1886–87 Welsh CupChirk AAADavenham

International tournaments

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1  Scotland (C)330093+66
2  England3201133+104
3  Ireland3102512−72
4  Wales3003110−90
Source: [2]
Rules for classification: 1) Points. The points system worked as follows: 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
(C) Champions

Births

References