On this day in 1888, history was made as the first ever Football League matches took place in England.
Preston went top after a 5-2 win against Burnley, and would remain there for the rest of the season.
The 12 founding members: - Accrington - Aston Villa - Blackburn - Bolton - Burnley - Derby - Everton - Notts County - Preston - Stoke - West Brom - Wolves.
Here is the final 1888-89 League table:
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- England was the First to start Football Leagues - England was the First to form a Football Club - England is the Country that Invented Football 💪😤 "ENGLAND IS GREAT" #THE THREE LIONS 🦁🦁🦁