I've access to the British Library' online archive of 19thC regional
newspapers and would be happy to contribute to your database.

Paul



soccerdatauk wrote:
> Over the years I've (slowly) been building a database of all games played
under association rules between 1863 and 1888. The prime objective is to
publish all FA Cup results, scorers and line-ups for the seasons up to 1887/88.
However, because of typesetter errors and other problems with the sources used,
I decided that it was best to build the database to include every match played
from December 1863, when the first set of FA rules were published.
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> As you know, there are many difficulties in deciding 'whose rules' were being
followed in some many of the games, particularly in the period 1863-1870. Match
reports often help identify whether it was an "association" or a "rugby" game.
Also, clubs would usually favour one rule or the other, apart from some
well-known cases where they played both codes.
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> Over the next few weeks or months I will post all the match details on the
'database' section of this user group. If I have set it up correctly, you will
be able to add details to the database that I may have missed. Such additions
will be most welcome.
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> We are only allowed 10 fields, of which I have already used 9. Suggestions
for the tenth will be gratefully received.
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> Regards, Tony
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