1882 in association football

Events

Clubs founded in 1882

England

• Burnley F.C.
• Corinthian F.C.
• Gresley Rovers F.C.
• Oxford City F.C.
• Queens Park Rangers F.C.
• Skelmersdale United F.C.
• Torquay United F.C.
• Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

  Scotland

• Albion Rovers F.C.

  Sweden

• Gefle IF

  Domestic cups

Births

• 4 April – Harold Hardman, England international forward in four matches.
• 23 April – Tom Brittleton, England international half-back in five matches.
• 26 August – Sam Hardy, England international goalkeeper in 21 matches.
• 8 October – Jock Walker, Scotland international full-back in nine matches.
• 11 October – Arthur Bridgett, England international forward in eleven matches, scoring three goals.
• 21 October – Jimmy Windridge, England international forward in eight matches, scoring seven goals.