description The English Game Overview
The English Game is a six-episode British drama exploring the emergence of association football in 19th-century England. Primarily set in Lancashire with filming taking place in Yorkshire, the series details the historical development of the sport. It premiered on Netflix in March 2020 and was created by Julian Fellowes.
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info The English Game Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2020 |
help The English Game FAQ
Which real footballers appear in The English Game?
The drama centers on Scottish player Fergus Suter and Old Etonians captain Arthur Kinnaird. Kevin Guthrie plays Suter, while Edward Holcroft plays Kinnaird.
Why is Fergus Suter paid secretly by Darwen?
The Football Association still treated the sport as amateur, so openly paying a working-class player could bring sanctions. Mill owner James Walsh recruits Suter and Jimmy Love to strengthen Darwen's FA Cup challenge.
How historically accurate is The English Game?
Fergus Suter, Arthur Kinnaird, Darwen and the early FA Cup contests are historical, but much of the private drama is fictionalized. The series also compresses matches and alters details of Suter's movement between Darwen and Blackburn.
Is The English Game a continuing series?
No. Netflix released it in 2020 as a self-contained six-episode limited series created by Julian Fellowes, Tony Charles and Oliver Cotton.
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