Scotland v England, 30 November 1872

Score0-0
RefereeWilliam Keay
CompetitionInternational Friendly -
VenueHamilton Crescent
Attendance4,000
Kick-off: 2.15pm . This was the first-ever international football match. Many of the players played in various positions. . The game was played at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground in Glasgow.

Comments:

It was reported that the Scotland team was selected by Robert Gardner, their captain and goalkeeper.

Comments:

It was reported that the England team was selected by Charles Alcock, the secretary of the Football Association. He would have played captained the team but was injured.

Comments:

It was reported that the Scotland team was selected by Robert Gardner, their captain and goalkeeper.

Starting lineup:

Robert C Barker Goalkeeper
John Maynard Goalkeeper/Forward
John Brockbank Forward
Cuthbert John Ottaway Forward (captain)
Reginald De Courtenay Welch Goalkeeper / Full Back

Comments:

It was reported that the England team was selected by Charles Alcock, the secretary of the Football Association. He would have played captained the team but was injured.