by Olly Ricketts @https://twitter.com/@OllyRicketts Published 52 sec ago We are part of The Trust Project What is it? Preston (1888/89) In the First Division’s inaugural season, Preston North End were utterly peerless. They finished 1888/89 undefeated from 22 matches, having scored more and conceded fewer than any other side (Wolves were closest to their tally of 15 goals leaked, on 37) and marched to a league and cup double. West Brom were the only other side to top the table that season... on goal average (that's goals scored divided by goals conceded, mathletes). Oh, and on the opening day of the season. But still, that was the closest anyone came to putting up a challenge against...
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