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Sheffield F.C.
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Sheffield Football Club is an English football club, currently based in Dronfield, Derbyshire. They compete in the United Counties League Premier Division North, at the ninth level of the English foot
"Laws for the guidance of playing members", as published in 1859
"Laws for the guidance of playing members", as published in 1859
A Sheffield squad of 1876
A Sheffield squad of 1876
Pelé (left) in Sheffield in November 2007, marking the 150th anniversary of the world's oldest football club, Sheffield FC.
Pelé (left) in Sheffield in November 2007, marking the 150th anniversary of the world's oldest football club, Sheffield FC.
Sheffield's 150th anniversary celebration match against Inter at Bramall Lane in 2007
Sheffield's 150th anniversary celebration match against Inter at Bramall Lane in 2007
Oldest football clubs
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The oldest football clubs trace their origins to the mid-19th century, a period when football evolved from being a casual pastime to an organised mainstream sport.
Sheffield F.C.
…League Premier Division North, at the ninth level of the English football pyramid. Founded in October 1857, the club is considered by FIFA as the oldest existing independent club still playing football in the world. Sheffield F.C. initially played games amongst each other under the Sheffield Rules and did not officially adopt the new FA rules until…
An 1881 Australian rules football match between Melbourne and Geelong. The clubs were founded in 1858 and 1859, respectively, and currently compete in
An 1881 Australian rules football match between Melbourne and Geelong. The clubs were founded in 1858 and 1859, respectively, and currently compete in the Australian Football League (AFL), making them the world's oldest football clubs that are now professional.
Melbourne Football Club (here pictured in 1879) is the oldest Australian football club.
Melbourne Football Club (here pictured in 1879) is the oldest Australian football club.
Argentine Rosario A.C. rugby union squad in 1884. This is supposed to be the oldest photo of a rugby team in the country
Argentine Rosario A.C. rugby union squad in 1884. This is supposed to be the oldest photo of a rugby team in the country