1886–87 in English football

The 1886–87 season was the 16th season of competitive football (soccer) in England.

Events

• Dial Square FC are founded by workers at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, and play their first match on 11 December. After several name changes and moves, the club will eventually become known as Arsenal.

National team

England finished second in the 1887 British Home Championship, which was won by Scotland.

<nowiki>*</nowiki> England score given first

Key

• H = Home match
• BHC = British Home Championship

Honours

<small>Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition</small>

External links

• Details of Ireland game
• Details of Wales game
• Details of Scotland game