Match Collection (page 3)

Chelsea F. C. v Woolwich Arsenal 1907
The first Football League match between two teams from the southern half of England. Two years after their founding, Chelsea FC play host to Woolwich Arsenal in front of over 60

Denis Compton at Hastings
Denis Compton turns a ball from spinner Jim Laker (out of picture) off his legs to score another boundary past the despairing reach of the short leg fielder as wicketkeeper Stewart Billy Griffith

SOCCER MATCH, 1977. Soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, in England, 7 May 1977. Pat Jennings of the Spurs is unable to stop a goal by Manchester

Kennedy Family
The American Ambassador, Joseph P. Kennedy with his children at the International University Athletics match at White City Stadium between Oxford and Cambridge vs. Harvard and Yale

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bury, White Hart Lane, 1929
Photograph of a scramble in the goalmouth during a Second Division match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bury, held at White Hart Lane, during the 1929-30 season. The game resulted in a two-all draw

George Wilson / Pedestrian
GEORGE WILSON The " Blackheath Pedestrian", born in Newcastle 24 June 1766. Long distance walker and walking match champion

The 1934 Test Match at Lords: Verity wins the game
Verity winning the match for England, sending down a ball to Woodfall, the Australian captain. On the third day of the second test match

Paul Hegarty and Richard Gough give their manager a lift as they hold up Dundee United Manager Jim McLean after their 2-1 win against rivals Dundee at Dens Park on 14th May 1983 meaning they were

London firewomen playing netball, Westminster SW1
A netball competition between London Fire Brigade firewomen teams played at Greycoat School, Greycoat Place, Westminster

London Highfield v. Australia rugby advertisement
Advert for a rugby match between London Highfield and Australia, ( the Australians first match in London - under floodlight! ) held at White City Stadium on 22nd November 1933

Ladies Football Club
The first match of the British Ladies Football Club

England v Netherlands Schoolboy International at Wembley Stadium, Saturday 9th June 1984

Roker Park PLA01_08_051
Roker Park Football Ground, Sunderland. The Main Stand and Fulwell End at Roker Park football ground, seen from the east, Roker End stand during a football game

Manchester City v Manchester United, final score 4-0 to Manchester City. League Cup 4th round. 12th November 1975

Ronnie Corbett far left assists Alfie Bass in the TV All Stars XI attack on Lebus football team goal at Tottotenham, the all stars won 5 - 3 5th March 1959 watscan - - 04/11/2009

Touchdown, Yale vs. Princeton, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3247946 Touchdown, Yale vs. Princeton, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 55.9x82.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Cricket at Gads Hill Place, Rochester, c1868. Charles Dickens Bowling the first ball at a charity match at the back of Gads Hill Place near Rochester, September 16th 1868. From The Studio Volume 108

The Last Match, 1887, (1912). Artist: William Small
The Last Match, 1887, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Brewster F2A Buffalo of the US Navy, aloft in Aug 1942 by when the type was relegated to training duties, having proved no match to the Japanese fighters

Centre Court, Wimbledon
Overhead view of the famous Centre Court at Wimbledon - the Lawn Tennis Championships being one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar. Date: 1927

SULLIVAN VS. KILRAIN, 1889. The open-air championship match between John L. Sullivan (The Boston Strong Boy) and Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi, 8 July 1889

Kilmarnock v Motherwell, Scottish Cup Third Round match, Rugby Park, Saturday 27th February 1960. Our Picture Shows... Ian St John of Motherwell jumps for ball

Hearts 5 - 1 Loko Leipzig, European Cup Winners Cup match at Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday29th September 1976. Pictured, Drew Busby scores 4th goal for Hearts

Bob Fitzsimmons v Peter Felix in heavyweight boxing match
Bob Fitzsimmons (1863-1917), British boxer, v Peter Felix (1866-1926), Australian boxer, in a heavyweight match -- Fitzsimmons met Felix

Reulation Tennis Balls advert
Regulation Lawn Tennis Balls, 1900 Date: 1900

Mike Brown - Harlequins
3453-3453 Rugby Union - Aviva Premiership - Harlequins vs. Newcastle. Mike Brown of Harlequins celebrates his try during the Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins vs Newcastle Falcon at

Prince George of Wales and the Edinburgh family
Prince George of Wales (1865-1936), later King George V (pictured centre) with his cousins, the children of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg

Spectators at Crystal Palace football ground for the 1901 F
Photograph showing a section of the crowd assembled to watch the 1901 F.A. Cup Final, at Crystal Palace, between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United

The F. A. Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 1923
Aerial photograph of Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

Wrestling Match
One of the wrestlers has been hurled in the air by the other and is about to land on his back - ouch!

Matchmakers
Girls cutting and packing at Bryant and Mays match factory

Cricket Match 1743
A cricket match at the Artillery Ground, London. The 18th century bat was a longer, heavier, curved version and just one two-stump wicket was used

Wimbledon / Semi-Final 81
Lawford versus Renshaw in the fifth round of the all-comers match at the Lawn Tennis Championship at Wimbledon

Cock Pit / Hogarth
THE COCK PIT Satirical illustration showing blindness of man drawn into betting on match, and other debauchery

Jack Dempsey just before defeating Jess Willard in a boxing match

Cardiff City 4-1 Hereford United, 2nd leg, Welsh Cup match action, John Toshack and Leslie Lea of Cardiff go up for the ball together with John Charles and Jones of Hereford

FA Cup 4th round match at The Den. Final score Millwall 0 v Liverpool 2. Millwalls Teddy Sheringham tends to his injured captain Les Briley on the ground as referee George Courtney stands over

A bad one for Newcastles Micky Burns as his shot cannons off Geroge Burley. Newcastle United v Ipswich Town, 28th September 1974

Newcastles Howard Gayle is on the ball as he comes up against Sheffield Wednesdays Ian Bailey. Sheffield Wednesday v Newcastle United, League Division Two, final score 1-1. 18th December 1982

Coventry Citys Keith Houchen scores a spectacular goal. The Sky Blues went on to win 3-2 against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. 16th May 1987

Glenn Hoddle celebrates scoring against Wimbledon in the FA Cup Quarter Final, 15th March 1987

Lawrence Dallaglio of England Oct 1999 punching Jonah Lomu of New Zealand

Sport - Rugby - Wales v France 1976 - Some of the packed crowd at Cardiff Arms Park - 6th March 1976 - Western Mail and Echo Copyright Image

Lords and Gentlemen of Surrey and Kent Playing Cricket at Knole Park, Kent, 1775, 1947
Lords and Gentlemen of Surrey and Kent Playing Cricket at Knole Park, Kent, 1775, (1947). Cricket match in the grounds of a stately home near Sevenoaks

A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Creator: Unknown
A Cricket Match at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1850, (1947). Spectators watching a match on Stanpit Marsh outside the town of Christchurch, (now in Dorset)

Outdoor Curling Match on the ice at Bern, Switzerland. Date: circa 1907

Old Japanese Matchbox label with a camel made by Tokushima-Seisuisho in Japan Date: c. 1910s

Annual Eton v Harrow cricket match at Lords
Scene during the annual Eton v Harrow cricket match at Lords Cricket Ground in NW London, 13 July 1934. Showing people strolling about during the lunch interval

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"From the prestigious Tennis Championships at Wimbledon to the intense wrestling match at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, matches have always captivated us with their display of skill and determination. Even as far back as 1912, Scottish curling showcased a thrilling match on ice that left spectators in awe. The Triumph Renown motor car advertisement reminds us that even machines can engage in a fierce match for speed and elegance. But matches aren't limited to sports alone; nature also presents its own unique battles. Who would have thought that a simple dandelion could find itself amidst the grandeur of Centre Court? And let's not forget about the incredible strength displayed by Shire horse teams during ploughing matches, where they tirelessly compete against each other. Matches have been etched into history, like the legendary Nottingham Forest vs. Derby County F. A. Cup Final of 1898, forever remembered for its intensity and unforgettable moments. Speaking of historic sporting events, England's victorious soccer match in 1966 still echoes through time as an emblematic moment for football enthusiasts worldwide. Traveling further back in time takes us to Hambledon in 1777 when cricket was just beginning to take shape as we know it today – a true testament to how matches have evolved over centuries. From traditional pub dart matches bringing friends together over friendly competition to Englands Glory Matches igniting excitement across towns with their fiery flames. And finally, rugby at Murrayfield stadium serves as a reminder that matches are not only about individual prowess but also teamwork and camaraderie on display before thousands of passionate fans. " In all these diverse settings and contexts, one thing remains constant: whether it be on grass courts or icy arenas, between humans or horses - every match is an opportunity for greatness and leaves an indelible mark on our collective memory.