1887 in Sports - Association Football

Association Football

England

  • FA Cup final – Aston Villa 2–0 West Bromwich Albion at The Oval
  • Barnsley FC and Blackpool FC are founded

Germany

  • Hamburger SV founded as one of the oldest clubs in Germany

Scotland

  • Scottish Cup final – Hibernian 2–1 Dumbarton

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