These Are the 8 Oldest Football Clubs in the World. Read Below!
Established in 1987, Sheffield FC is recognised by FIFA and the FA. It joined Real Madrid in 2004 and is one of the two recipients of the FIFA Order of Merit Award.
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1. Sheffield FC
Based in Crosspool, Sheffield, Hallam FC was officially founded in 1860. It won the Youdan Cup in 1986, which was the first-ever football tournament.
2. HALLAM FC
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3. Notts County
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Based in Nottingham, England, the club was founded in 1862 and was one of the founding members of the Football Association. Notts County has secured a third-place finish twice in the country's first-tier football league.
One of the biggest clubs in English football, Stoke City is currently playing in the EFL Championship. Founded as Stoke Ramblers in 1863, their name was changed to Stoke City in 1925.
4. Stoke City
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Established in 1864, this club is back in the league after a pause of 13 years. Wrexham is owned by Hollywood actors, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
5. Wrexham
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6. Brigg Town
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Established in 1864, they currently play in the Northern Counties East League Division One - an English football league that stands at the ninth position among the country's football leagues.
7. Nottingham Forest
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Founded in 1865, the club is based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. They’re also a successful club, having won two consecutive European Cups and a league title.
8. Queen’s Park
Founded in July 1867, they were historically invited to play in the FA Cup, finishing as runners-up twice. They have won 10 Scottish Cups but have never won the title.