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First Competitive Match
- When
- 1884–85
- Where
- Racecourse Ground, Derby
The club's first competitive match was a 7–0 home defeat to Walsall Town in the 1884–85 FA Cup.
In the 1884–85 season, Derby County played their first competitive match in the FA Cup. They suffered a 7–0 defeat at home against Walsall Town. This occurred during a period where the club was also undertaking an extensive programme of friendly matches at the Racecourse Ground.
Sources
- Derby County F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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