The Invincibles is a label given to a football league team that plays a whole season unbeaten. Arsenal achieved it most recently, but which team did it in 1888-89?
The Invincibles (football) In English football, "The Invincibles" has been used to refer to the Arsenal team of the 2003–04 season managed by Arsène Wenger, and the Preston North End team of the 1880s managed by William Sudell. Preston earned the nickname after completing an entire season undefeated in league and cup competition, while Arsenal were undefeated in the league.
David Wykes David Wykes (15 September 1867 – 1895) was an English footballer who played for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Football League, making his debut in its inaugural season in 1888-1889. He scored his first goals for Wolves in a 2-2 draw against Blackburn Rovers that season, and struck four times for the club in their run to the 1889 FA Cup Final, which they lost 3-0 to Preston North End's 'Invincibles'. However, Wykes was on the winning side in 1893, when Wolves beat Everton.