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First Match on the Isle of Dogs

When
11 December 1886
Where
Isle of Dogs
Part of
Arsenal, founded as Dial Square, plays its first match on the Isle of Dogs

Dial Square played its first match on 11 December 1886 on the Isle of Dogs, defeating Eastern Wanderers 6–0.

The club, formed by workers at the Royal Arsenal, played its inaugural game on the Isle of Dogs. The match resulted in a 6–0 victory over Eastern Wanderers. This event occurred shortly after the club's formation in 1886.

Sources

  1. Royal Arsenal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
  2. Arsenal F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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