1887–88 in English football

The 1887–1888 season was the 17th season of competitive football in England.

England 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.

* England score given first

Key

Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition

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