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William Stanley-Kenyon of the Wanderers became England’s first-ever goal scorer during their 4–2 win over Scotland on March 8, 1873. He scored two goals, and is therefore also the first player to score twice for England.

What was the Football Act of 1424?

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• England’s longest unbeaten run stands at 20 matches played between a 3–2 loss to Scotland on April 13, 1889, and a 2–1 home defeat against Scotland on April 4, 1896? England’s record during this seven-year period was 16 wins and 4 draws.

The Football Act of 1424 was passed by the Parliament of Scotland during the reign of James I. It became law on May 26, 1424. The Act stated that “the king forbiddis that na man play at the fut ball under the payne of iiij d,” which meant that playing football was made illegal, and punishable by a fine of four pence. The Act remained in force for several centuries, and was not repealed until the passing of the Statute Law Revision (Scotland) Act 1906. Obviously, it was one statute that did not take root.