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.
1902–03 Burslem Port Vale F.C. season The 1902–03 season was Burslem Port Vale's fifth consecutive season (ninth overall) of football in the Football League. Finishing in ninth place for the second time in three years, it would take just over two decades for the club to again reach the heights of a top ten second tier finish. Their success was down mainly due to their home form, and in fact a club record 29 away games without a win began on 17 January 1903. Adrian Capes would become the club's top scorer for the third successive season.