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First Floodlit Match
- When
- 14 October 1878
- Where
- Bramall Lane
On 14 October 1878, Bramall Lane hosted the world's first recorded floodlit football match between Reds and Blues, drawing over 20,000 spectators.
The match was contested between teams designated as "Reds" and "Blues." This event is distinguished from the first competitive floodlit game, which occurred later at Mansfield Town's Field Mill ground. The specific method of lighting used for the fixture is not specified in the available sources.
Sources
- Bramall Lane Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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