Evolution of Arsenal by Heet Patel

Founded

Jan 1, 1886

A group of worker found Arsenal in 1886 in United Kingdom (UK)

Name change

Jun 1, 1891

Club turned professional and changed name to Woolwich Arsenal.

First game

Sep 6, 1913

Woolwich Arsenal played their first match at Arsenal Stadium, Highbury. They had Two victory over Leicester Fosse. Later in 1913, the Club was renamed Arsenal Football Club.

Radio

Jan 22, 1927

Arsenal was involved in the first ever English match to be broadcast over radio against Sheffield United.

Match of the day

Aug 22, 1964

Arsenal was involved in the first ever edition of BBC's Match of the Day when their highlights against Liverpool FC were featured.

women team

Sep 1, 1987

Arsenal Women's team is founded and takes part in their first competitive season.

Moved

Nov 1, 1999

The club moved to a new stadium in london N7. It took them about 15years to build the new stadium.

public with Arsenal

Jan 1, 2001

Public consultation showed that 75% of Islington residents were in favour .

New stadium

Oct 1, 2004

New stadium was made and was named Emirates Stadium.

125th Anniversary

Aug 13, 2012

Arsenal opened the season with a game that signified their 125th anniversary as a club.