Association Football
England
- FA Cup final – The Wanderers 2–1 Oxford University at The Oval (after extra time).
- A major step towards unity in football is achieved when the Sheffield FA joins the Football Association after the FA Laws are amended to effect an agreed compromise. One significant change to the Laws is the introduction of the throw–in to replace the kick–in.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers founded as St Luke's FC by staff and pupils of St Luke’s School in Blakenhall. The present name will be adopted in 1879 after St Luke's merges with Blakenhall Wanderers Cricket Club.
Scotland
- Scottish Cup final – Vale of Leven 3–2 Rangers (second replay after two 1–1 draws)
- Establishment of Clyde FC at Rutherglen and St Mirren FC at Paisley.
Wales
- 5 March — Wales plays its first home international match at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham against Scotland. Scotland wins 2–0.
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