World Cup Fever - Renton FC World Champions!

Tuesday 23 June ( 18:45 - 19:45 )

Alexandria Library, , Alexandria

Founded in 1872, Renton F.C. with their motto of "Never Say Die" were original members of the Scottish Cup tournament, defeating Kilmarnock 2 -0 on 18th November 1873. As this was the first of three games to kick off in the Cup that day, this is believed to be the very first official competitive football match to take place in Scotland. The team were knocked out in a semi-final clash against Queens Park reaching the final the following year, only to be defeated once again by Queens Park. Renton finally lifted the cup in 1885, beating Vale of Leven F.C., and again in 1888. The 1888 victory was followed by a match against the FA Cup winner West Bromwich Albion, with Renton winning the match with four goals to one in front of six thousand spectators at Cathkin Park, Glasgow. With football exclusively being played in England and Scotland at the time Renton were proclaimed "Champions of the World" and a sign stating this was proudly displayed outside their ground at Tontine Park.

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