Football’s modern origins began in England more than 100 years ago, in 1863.

Modern football originated in Britain in the 19th century.

Although many would say that 1863 is the pivotal year for football as it saw the birth of the FA, the first evidence that it was being played throughout the country was, in fact, in 1410.

Professional football developed in the 1890s in Pennsylvania, as local athletic clubs engaged in increasingly intense competition.