1879 in association football

Events

Clubs founded in 1879

Domestic cups

Births

• 10 January – Bobby Walker, Scotland international forward in 29 matches, scoring eight goals.
• 7 May – Ben Warren, England international half-back in 22 matches, scoring two goals.
• 3 June – Vivian Woodward, England international forward in 23 matches, scoring a record 29 goals.
• 21 September – Peter McWilliam, Scotland international half-back in eight matches.
• 26 September – Bob Crompton, England international full-back in 41 matches ; 528 games for Blackburn Rovers.