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Arbroath 36–0 Bon Accord, a world record scoreline in professional Association football.
In 1885, Arbroath FC achieved a record-breaking 36–0 victory over Bon Accord, setting the highest scoreline in professional football history.
On September 12, 1885, Scottish club Arbroath FC defeated Bon Accord by 36 goals to nil in a Scottish Cup match.
This scoreline remains the highest margin of victory in senior professional football to this day.
Bon Accord, a team of Aberdeen electricians, lacked formal football experience, contributing to the lopsided result.
Arbroath’s performance featured multiple hat-tricks and showcased the team’s attacking prowess.
The record has stood for over a century, symbolizing an extraordinary feat in sports history.
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Arbroath 36–0 Bon Accord