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4 unusual facts about Alfred Goodwyn


Alfred Goodwyn

En route to the final, the Engineers did not concede a goal and defeated Hitchin 5–0, Hampstead Heathens 3–0 and Crystal Palace 3–0 (after a goalless draw).

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He also represented England in the second international football match against Scotland in 1873.

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In 1874, Goodwyn was posted back to India with his regiment, where he died, at Roorkee, on 14 March 1874 (the day after his 24th birthday) as a result of injuries suffered in a riding accident.

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He was selected for the second official international match between England and Scotland played at Kennington Oval, London on 8 March 1873, together with his Royal Engineers colleague, Pelham von Donop who played alongside him in defence.



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