1885 in association football

Events

• 12 September: Arbroath F.C. beat Bon Accord F.C. 36-0, a record which stands to this day. On the same day, Dundee Harp beat Aberdeen Rovers 35-0.

  Clubs founded in 1885

Denmark

• Aalborg BK

  England

• Bromsgrove Rovers F.C.
• Bury F.C.
• Chester City F.C.
• Hailsham Town F.C.
• Kingstonian F.C.
• Lewes F.C.
• Luton Town F.C.
• Millwall Rovers F.C.
• Southampton F.C.

  Scotland

• Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
• St Johnstone F.C.

  Domestic cups

International tournaments

• 1884–85 British Home Championship

  Births

• 20 February – George Wall, England international forward in seven matches, scoring two goals.
• 21 April – Harry Hampton, England international forward in four matches, scoring two goals.
• 15 May – Jimmy Brownlie, Scotland international goalkeeper in sixteen matches.
• 9 July – Caius Welcker, Netherlands international forward in fifteen matches, scoring five goals.
• 10 August – George Hilsdon, England international forward in eight matches, scoring fourteen goals.
• 10 September – Albert Shepherd, England international forward in two matches, scoring two goals.
• 1 October – Bert Freeman, England international forward in five matches, scoring three goals.
• 20 November – George Holley, England international forward in ten matches, scoring eight goals.
• 21 November – Robert Evans, international forward for both Wales and England.