Episode 2 of 2

Inaugural Meeting

When
24 October 1857
Where
Parkfield House, Highfield
Part of
Founding of Sheffield F.C.

The club's inaugural meeting occurred on 24 October 1857 at Parkfield House in Highfield, formalizing the organization.

The inaugural meeting of the club took place on 24 October 1857 at Parkfield House in the suburb of Highfield. This event marked the official founding of Sheffield F.C., establishing it as the world's first-ever official football club.

Sources

  1. Sheffield F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Sheffield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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