£17.50
Date 28/10/1959
England v Sweden 1959
An authentic piece of football history: a football programme issued for England v Sweden (Wednesday 28 October 1959). The International friendly fixture finished 2-3, a victory on the road for Sweden.
This is an England football programme. England's goals came from Connelly and Charlton in front of a crowd of 72,000 at Wembley Stadium.
It would make a fine addition to any collection of football memorabilia.
| Competition | International friendly (1959/60) |
|---|---|
| Result | England 2-3 Sweden |
| Played in | London, England |
| England scorers | Connelly, Charlton |
| Sweden scorers | Simonsson (2), Salomonsson |
| Attendance | 72,000 |
| Referee | Bobby Davidson (Scotland) |
Condition: V Good, vl cfld, lcr
Did you know?
- This was international meeting number 7 between the sides – the previous 6 had produced 4 England wins, 1 for Sweden and 1 draw.
- The 1950s saw England beaten 6-3 at Wembley by Hungary in 1953 – their first home defeat by a side from outside the British Isles.
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SKU: 24097
