General Information

Background: Friendly Matches consist of any first team match which doesn't belong to any other Competition category. These include 'ordinary' matches played in the 1800's before competition football became popular, 'pre-season' matches played for practice/fitness before the start of a competition, tour matches etc. I have considered these matches to be non-competitive and are therefore not included in statistical information on the website. What is included is for general interest only.