1878 in football (soccer)
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The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1878 throughout the world.
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[edit] Events
- October 14 - First ever floodlit football match takes place at Bramall Lane, Sheffield between teams chosen by the Sheffield Association and local clubs.
[edit] Clubs founded in 1878
- Arbroath F.C.
- Ashton United F.C.
- Burnham F.C.
- Everton F.C.
- Grimsby Town F.C.
- Ipswich Town F.C.
- Manchester United F.C. as Newton Heath F.C.
- Matlock Town F.C.
- West Bromwich Albion F.C.
