1892 in association football
overview of association football-related events during the year of 1892
The following are the association football events of the year 1892 throughout the world.
Events
Clubs founded in 1892
Chile
Club de Deportes Santiago Wanderers
Czech Republic
Slavia Prague
England
Bromley F.C.
Droylsden F.C.
Liverpool F.C.
Newcastle United F.C.
Old Castle Swifts F.C.
Netherlands
Vitesse Arnhem
Germany
Hertha BSC
National League Champions
Europe
Domestic Cups
Asia
Europe
International tournaments
1892 British Home Championship (February 27 – April 7, 1892)
England
Births
January 16: Robert Coverdale, English professional footballer (d. 1959)
April 4: Chris Elvidge, English professional footballer (d. date unknown)
April 29: Henri Bard, French footballer (d. 1951)
May 20: Josiah Kelsall, English professional footballer (d.
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