<P> The 1872 match between Scotland and England was the first ever association football official international match to be played . It was contested by the national teams of Scotland and England . The match took place on 30 November 1872 at West of Scotland Cricket Club 's ground at Hamilton Crescent in Partick , Scotland . The match finished in a 0 -- 0 draw and was watched by 4,000 spectators . </P>
<P> The 1872 match between Scotland and England was the first ever association football official international match to be played . It was contested by the national teams of Scotland and England . The match took place on 30 November 1872 at West of Scotland Cricket Club 's ground at Hamilton Crescent in Partick , Scotland . The match finished in a 0 -- 0 draw and was watched by 4,000 spectators . </P>
when was the first international football match played
when was the first international football match played
1872
1872