League Historymedium
What unique feat did Preston North End achieve alongside winning the inaugural 1888-89 Football League title?
CORRECT ANSWER
They won the league and FA Cup without losing a single match all season
Preston North End completed the first ever league and FA Cup Double in 1888-89 while remaining unbeaten in all competitions, earning them the nickname 'The Invincibles'.
ALL OPTIONS
AThey scored in every single match of the season
βThey won the league and FA Cup without losing a single match all season
CThey fielded the same starting eleven in every game
DThey won the title with a full month still to play
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