England is home to the world’s oldest football club in england reflecting the sport’s deep roots. Sheffield FC, founded in 1857, is the oldest football club globally. Hallam FC followed in 1860, while Notts County, established in 1862, is the oldest professional club still active. Stoke City (1863) and Nottingham Forest (1865) also rank among the earliest, helping shape modern football’s rules, traditions, and enduring legacy worldwide.