Historic Football Prints - Accrington FC

Accrington FC – Founder Members of the Football League (1888)

This beautifully illustrated print celebrates Accrington Football Club, one of the twelve founder members of the Football League, and a true pioneer of the professional game.

Depicting football as it was played in its earliest organised form, this artwork captures the spirit, atmosphere, and importance of a club that helped shape the modern game we know today. Accrington played the very first Football League match on 8 September 1888, making their place in football history unique.

These prints form part of an ongoing series exploring the origins and evolution of British football, focusing on the clubs, grounds, and players who laid the foundations of the world’s game.

Designed with historical respect and visual beauty in mind, this is not only for Accrington supporters, but for anyone who values football heritage and the story of how the game was born.

World Vintage Colours – Historic Print Series

The Historic Print Series is dedicated to celebrating the formative years of association football through carefully researched, visually authentic artwork. Each print is designed not as a modern reinterpretation, but as a historical artefact in print form—bringing together period-accurate kits, grounds, typography, and context.

Rather than simple restorations, these works are bespoke historical compositions, created to reflect how football was played, watched, and understood in its early decades. Clubs are presented within their social and architectural settings, acknowledging football’s roots in local communities, industry, and civic pride.

Every piece in the series is underpinned by original research and primary sources, ensuring accuracy in colour, detail, and chronology. The aim is to offer collectors the opportunity to own a tangible connection to football’s past—a print that belongs as much in a study or gallery as it does on a supporter’s wall.

Together, the Historic Print Series forms a growing visual archive of the game’s origins, celebrating the clubs and competitions that shaped football into the sport we know today.

A striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.

Product details:

• You will only pay shipping/postage for 1 item, no matter how many items you purchase.
• Discounts are given for multiple purchases.
• Size: A3, A4, A5
• Single Sided
• Paper: 400gsm premium art stock
• Print quality: Museum-grade, high-resolution
• Finish: Unframed
• Watermark shown in images does NOT appear on the final print
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

A striking piece of football history — ideal for collectors, historians, and lovers of our national game.

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