Oxford University AFC was formed on 9 November 1871 and was a major force in the early years of the FA Cup, winning the trophy win a 2–0 score against Royal Engineers in 1874 and finishing the competition as runners-up in 1873, 1877 and 1880, the last year they competed. Twenty-nine players won full International caps for England, six have played at this level for Wales, and one for Ireland. In addition to the 25 who have won Amateur International caps for England and four for Wales, while others have been members of Great Britain's Olympic Games teams. Oxford University AFC continues to compete against Cambridge University in the Varsity match, one of the oldest regular fixtures in world football. The men’s match has been played annually since 1873, while the first women’s match was played in 1986.