The following are the association football events of the year 1881 throughout the world.

[edit] Events

[edit] Clubs founded in 1881

• Berwick Rangers F.C.
• Colwyn Bay F.C.
• East Stirlingshire F.C.
• Leyton Orient F.C.
• Southport F.C.
• Swindon Town F.C.
• Watford F.C.
• FC Girondins de Bordeaux

[edit] Winners club national championship

[edit] International tournaments

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths