League Historymedium
Which club won the first English league championship in 1888-89 without losing a single match, a feat known as 'the Invincibles'?
CORRECT ANSWER
Preston North End
Preston North End won the inaugural 1888-89 Football League title unbeaten, also winning the FA Cup without conceding a goal, a feat that earned them the nickname 'the Invincibles'.
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