1875 in football
The crossbar is introduced, replacing tape as the means of marking the top of the goal.
When was the crossbar invented?
In 1875 the wooden crossbar started to replace the tape, at a height of 8 feet (2.44m) above the ground. That is how the dimensions of the goals we know today have evolved. But the shape of the posts and crossbar was another matter.
When did goalposts become round?
The introduction of football nets did not happen until 1891 and was first used in a FA Cup final in 1892. The round or spherical posts used in today's game are a relatively new introduction. Square posts were only banned by FIFA in 1987.
