1887–88 in English football
The 1887–1888 season was the 17th season of competitive football in England.
National team
won the 1888 British Home Championship, their first victory in the tournament, with comfortable victories over all three other home nations, in each of which England scored five goals.Albert Allen, of Aston Villa, scored three goals against Ireland in his only appearance for England.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Comp | England scorers |
| 4 February 1888 | Nantwich Road, Crewe | 5–1 | BHC | Fred Dewhurst , George Woodhall , Tinsley Lindley & John Goodall | |
| 17 March 1888 | Hampden Park, Glasgow | 5–0 | BHC | Tinsley Lindley , Dennis Hodgetts , Fred Dewhurst & John Goodall | |
| 31 March 1888 | Ballynafeigh Park, Belfast | 5–1 | BHC | Fred Dewhurst , Albert Allen & Tinsley Lindley |
Key
- H = Home match
- A = Away match
- BHC = British Home Championship
Honours