1887–88 in English football

Football in England
Season1887–88
Men's football
FA CupWest Bromwich Albion

The 1887–88 season was the 17th season of competitive football in England.

Albert Allen, of Aston Villa, scored three goals against Ireland in his only appearance for England. The last pre-league FA Cup campaign saw the first competitive "Second City derby" occur on Saturday, 5 November 1887. Villa beat Small Heath 4-0 in the fifth round. Tommy Green scored a brace before half-time with Albert Brown and Allen adding to the score in the second half.

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