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
✓They 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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