Victorian sport - football

The speaker enjoys spending Saturday afternoons at football matches with family and friends. They discuss the variety of sports available, including rugby, cricket, tennis, golf, and archery. The speaker expresses a strong passion for football, particularly for their team, Queens Park Rangers, and local derbies with Crystal Palace. They also touch on the history of football, mentioning the formation of the Football Association in 1863 and the establishment of rules and game structure.

Which sport, invented by Major Walter Wingfield, is mentioned as being accessible to women?

• Cricket

• Archery

• Lawn Tennis

• Rugby

Which football team does the narrator support?

• Queens Park Rangers

• Crystal Palace

• Manchester United

• Liverpool

What does the narrator find thrilling about local derbies?

• The opportunity to play

• The low cost of tickets

• The excitement of the game

• The chance to meet new people

In what year was the Football Association formed?

• 1863

• 1873

• 1853

• 1883

What is one of the benefits of the game being played in halves?

• Players can switch teams

• Spectators can enjoy a break with refreshments

• More goals are scored

• The game is shorter