1896 in Sports - Association Football

Association Football

England

  • The Football League – Aston Villa 45 points, Derby County 41, Everton 39, Bolton Wanderers 37, Sunderland 37, Stoke FC 30
  • FA Cup final – The Wednesday 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers at Crystal Palace, London.

Scotland

  • Scottish Football League – Celtic
  • Scottish Cup final – Hearts 3–1 Hibernian at Logie Green

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