Nottingham Forest Football Club is founded
- When
- 1865–1866
- Where
- Clinton Arms; Nottingham area
- Episodes
- 2
Nottingham Forest Football Club was founded in 1865 by a group of shinty players who agreed to play association football. The club has worn red since its foundation and initially operated as a multi-sports club. Its first official match occurred in March 1866 against Notts County.
Episodes
- Founding Meeting at Clinton Arms
A group of shinty players met at the Clinton Arms in Nottingham in 1865 to discuss forming a football club.
- First Official Game
Nottingham Forest played its first official match against Notts County on 22 March 1866.
Background and detail
Background. The club's origins lie in a meeting of shinty players at the Clinton Arms in Nottingham in 1865. Scrimshaw proposed switching to association football, leading to the formation of Nottingham Forest Football Club. The club has maintained its red kit since this foundation. Early operations included multiple sports, reflecting its initial identity before specializing in football.
Early Identity. Nottingham Forest was established as an association football club in 1865. The club has worn red since its foundation. In its early years, it functioned as a multi-sports club. The first official game was played against Notts County on 22 March 1866, marking the beginning of its competitive history.
People involved
- Scrimshaw · Founder/Proposer
- Shinty players · Founders
Sources
- Nottingham Forest F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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