Episode 1 of 4
Informal Games at Barbadoes Green
- When
- Autumn 1868
- Where
- Barbadoes Green
- Part of
- Kilmarnock F.C. founded
In autumn 1868, younger members of Kilmarnock Academy sporting enthusiasts played football in the Barbadoes Green area of Kilmarnock.
During the winter period, the group lacked active sporting opportunities. In the autumn of 1868, younger members of the sporting enthusiasts who attended Kilmarnock Academy first played football in the Barbadoes Green area of Kilmarnock. These individuals were retrospectively designated the club's founding fathers.
Sources
- Kilmarnock F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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