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What were the names of the leagues merged to form it?

Yorkshire League
Lancashire League
Sheffield Assoc. & Hatchard
Derbyshire League

Answer

Sheffield Association and Hatchard League were the two prominent leagues that united in 1867, laying the groundwork for what would eventually emerge as The Football Association (FA). This unification marked the beginning of a standardized set of rules and regulations, revolutionizing the sport and making it more organized.