Episode 2 of 2
Inaugural Season Victory
- When
- 20 April 1889
- Where
- Preston
Preston North End was crowned the first Football League champions in April 1889, completing the season unbeaten.
The 1888–89 season concluded on 20 April 1889 with Preston North End as the first league champions. They were never defeated throughout the campaign, a rare achievement in English football. The club took the top spot in the table in their second game, winning 4–0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers. This victory established their dominance for the remainder of the inaugural season.
Sources
- 1888–89 Football League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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