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First Representative Match

When
5 March 1870
Where
The Oval
Part of
First international association football match, England v Scotland

The first representative football match between England and Scotland was played at The Oval in London on 5 March 1870, organized by the Football Association.

The match ended in a 1–1 draw. At half-time, the score was 0–0, and the teams changed ends, a rule described as new by The Sporting Gazette. Scotland took a lead through a goal by Robert Crawford after England moved their goalkeeper upfield.

Sources

  1. The Oval Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. England v Scotland representative football matches (1870–1872) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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