Historedia
Group or institution

Football Association

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1885–1892

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Football Association, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Football Association recognises professional players

    1885

    Role: Governing body

    1. 20 July 1885 · Meeting location not stated in supplied sourcesSpecial Meeting to Legalize Professionalism

      The FA held a special meeting in July 1885 to address the threat of a rival association and the growing dominance of northern professional clubs.

  2. Newcastle East End renamed Newcastle United

    1892

    Role: Accepting Body

    1. 1892 · St James' ParkSt James' Park Lease

      Newcastle East End bought the lease of St James' Park in 1892 before changing their name.

    2. 9 December 1892 · Newcastle upon TyneName Decision

      Newcastle United was decided upon on 9 December 1892 to signify the unification of the two teams.

    3. 22 December 1892 · Newcastle upon TyneFA Acceptance

      The name change was accepted by the Football Association on 22 December 1892.

Sources

  1. The Football Association Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  2. Newcastle United F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07