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London Meeting to Establish the Football League
- When
- 23 March 1888
- Where
- Anderton's Hotel, London
William McGregor organized a meeting at Anderton's Hotel in London on 23 March 1888 to discuss the establishment of a structured football league.
The meeting was held on the eve of the FA Cup Final. It brought together representatives from leading clubs to address the issue of fixture cancellations. This gathering was pivotal in the formation of the Football League, which would provide guaranteed fixtures for member clubs.
Sources
- William McGregor (football) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
- English Football League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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