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> To charge people to watch a game of footie?
> The FA Cup started in 1872 and the League in 1888, so by then I guess
> the principle was pretty well established.
> And I assume clubs had permanent grounds by then too.
> Anyone know the answer?

Yes.

The first ever game to charge admission was for a friendly in October 1870.

The game finished Arsenal 1 Cumberland 0 and admission was 1d.

Think it was a testimonial for Tony Adams, I'm not sure.

BTN