The English Game

10 Best Episodes of The English Game

Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game — and England — forever.

Written by Sophie and last updated on apr 28, 2022.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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#6 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Fergus faces a gut-wrenching decision that could affect his relationships in Darwen. Arthur's new outlook rankles his posh friends and family.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 150 votes.

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#5 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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A cotton mill owner in working-class Darwen hires two star Scottish footballers to join the local team in hopes of competing for the FA Cup title.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 194 votes.

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#4 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

As Fergus brings new life to the football club, emotions run high when a wage cut is imposed at the mills. Arthur makes a new connection in Darwen.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 156 votes.

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#3 - Episode 5 (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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A guilt-stricken Fergus gets shocking news from Martha. Walsh and Cartwright make a pact. The FA takes drastic action without Arthur's input.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 142 votes.

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#2 - Episode 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Martha gets difficult news. Arthur and Alma make a grim discovery. Fergus struggles in his new role, and a match in Blackburn ends in chaos.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 148 votes.

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#1 - Episode 6 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Fergus heads to London to make an appeal to the FA. Arthur pleads with his friends to act for the good of the game as the FA Cup Final approaches.

The episode was rated 8.18 from 150 votes.

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