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Founding Meeting at Adelphi Hotel
- When
- 4 September 1867
- Where
- Adelphi Hotel
A meeting on 4 September 1867 assessed interest in forming a football club to maintain fitness during winter months.
The gathering took place at the Adelphi Hotel in Sheffield. It was convened to determine if members of The Wednesday Cricket Club wished to establish a football team. This decision led to the club's formation as an offshoot of the cricket club.
Sources
- Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
- Adelphi Hotel, Sheffield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-15
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