1896 USFSA Football Championship

[1] It was played on neutral grounds, in a league system with Club Français being proclaimed champions of France after winning all of its 8 games and conceding just 2 goals.

[1] This championship started in January sees the triumph of the Club Français which ends the season undefeated.

Club goalkeeper Lucien Huteau conceded just two goals in eight matches: one against Rovers (4–1 victory on 23 February) and one against Standard (4–1 victory on 15 March).

[2] In April 1896, Le Havre AC decided to challenge the new official French champions Club Français.

Unfortunately, the USFSA didn't accept the challenge.