The Programmes – 1919/20

1919/20

The 1919/20 season sits at a fascinating crossroads in football history. After four long years of wartime football and uncertainty, the professional game returned in full, and supporters flooded back to grounds hungry for familiar Saturdays. Programmes from this season capture that sense of renewal: clubs rebuilding squads, communities finding their feet again, and a sport regaining its rhythm.

For collectors, 1919/20 issues have a special appeal because they were produced in a world still recovering from the conflict. Print runs could be modest, paper quality was often thin, and many copies simply didn’t survive a century of moves, lofts and damp cupboards. When you do find one, you’re holding a true time capsule — the team sheets, the period adverts, the language of the editor’s notes, and the small design quirks that mark the early inter-war years.

This page brings together a selection of matches and memorabilia from 1919/20, from league fixtures and regional interest pieces to major occasions like England v Scotland and the FA Cup run that ended with Aston Villa lifting the trophy against Huddersfield. You’ll also spot names that echo through the era, such as Patsy Hendren, alongside clubs and grounds that tell their own stories — including games played at alternative venues as football continued to settle back into normal patterns.

As you browse, look out for condition details, intact covers, clear staples, and readable team pages — all of which make a big difference to long-term value and display. New to collecting this period? Compare formats (single-sheet or booklet) and note small variants in price, printer and competition wording. Whether you’re researching a club’s post-war season, chasing a specific fixture, or simply enjoying the look and feel of early 1920s football ephemera, these programmes are a brilliant way to bring history to life.