On this day in 1893, Arsenal elected to the Football League

  Data compiled by Tony Attwood.  Details of some of our special reports and investigations into Arsenal’s history are given on the home page. 31 May 1890: Royal Arsenal won a five a side competition in Islington.  It is the first known link between Arsenal and their ultimate long-term home. 31 May 1893: Woolwich Arsenal elected to Division …