Old Etonians F.C.


The Old Etonians Association Football Club is an English association football club whose players are alumni of Eton College, in Eton, Berkshire.
Having been a member of The Football Association and played several editions of the FA Cup, Old Etonians currently play in the Premier Division, the highest level of the Arthurian League.

History

Founded by Lord Kinnaird, they were the last amateur or "true blue" club to win the FA Cup on 25 March 1882 when they beat Blackburn Rovers 1–0 at The Oval with a goal from William Anderson. They lost 2–1 after extra time to another Blackburn club, Blackburn Olympic, the following year.
In all, they reached the final six times in nine years between 1875 and 1883, winning twice. They also supplied a number of players for the England team, including three in one match against Wales in 1879.
Old Etonians' last participation in FA Cup was the 1887–88 edition.
In modern times, Old Etonians are members of the Arthurian League and field two teams there. The 1st XI have won the league's Premier Division title on two occasions.

International players

Several Old Etonians players were capped for England, either while with the club or subsequently.
The following eight scholars played for England whilst with the club :
Anderson, Bury and Whitfeld made their only appearances together, on 18 January 1879 against Wales. Whitfeld scored in a 2–1 victory.
Other Old Etonians who later played for England include:
Club founder Lord Kinnaird made one appearance for Scotland in 1873, the second ever international match.

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