1888–89 Football League
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The 1888–89 Football League was the first edition of the Football League, which ran from the autumn of 1888 until the spring of 1889. Created and named in Manchester during a meeting on 17 April 1888, the Football League is the oldest professional... Wikipedia
Champions: Preston North End; 1st English title
Dates: Sep 8, 1888 – Apr 20, 1889
Location: England
Biggest away win: Notts County 0–7 Preston North End; (3 November 1888)
Biggest home win: Aston Villa 9–1 Notts County; (29 September 1888)
Goals scored: 586 (4.44 per match)
Longest losing run: 8 matches; Derby County