The 1874–75 season was the fourth season of competitive football in England at a time when the sport was still the recreation for the higher classes in the country. The growth of football in England started with the formation of clubs from these elites and a period of Codification (1801 to 1891). Early clubs were Darwen and Turton in Lancashire. Football progressed mainly through education systems that encouraged young men to pursue playing the sport and create their own clubs post graduation.
In 1874, Charles W. Alcock coined the term "combination game" for a style of play that was based on teamwork and co-operation, largely achieved by passing the ball instead of dribbling it.Alcock, Charles William (1874). Football: Our Winter Game, page 83. Nabu Press.
Aston Villa Football Club were formed in November 1874 by members of the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel. The founders were members of the chapel's cricket team looking for a way to stay fit during the winter months.
National team England and Scotland met again in a 2–2 draw at the Kennington OvalReport on England v Scotland match. London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 19 June 2013England v Scotland, 6 March 1875. 11v11.com. Retrieved 27 June 2013. Archived 29 June 2013. DateScoreOpponentCompEngland scorersScottish scorers6 March 18752–2 ScotlandFCharles Wollaston (Wanderers) (5 mins) & C. W. Alcock (Wanderers) (70 mins)Peter Andrews, Henry McNeil
Honours CompetitionWinnerFA CupRoyal EngineersCup Final Statistics: Find out the result of every each and every Cup Final, as well as venue records, most wins and most appearances....TheFA.com. The Football Association (2008). Retrieved 18 June 2013
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