Hine's History of Hitchin FC

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The first Hitchin Football Club, according to Reginald Hine. Spot the errors!

In 1865 the Hitchin Football Club was formed under the captaincy of Francis Shillitoe.
They used to play at Dog Kennel Farm, Charlton; the Old Etonians, Old Harrovians, and Wanderers being annual opponents.
In 1872 along with fourteen other Clubs, they instituted the English Football Association Cup Competition, beating Crystal Palace and losing to R.E. in the semi-final.