What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Kenny Davenport (1862-1908) playing here at Pikes Lane Ground for Bolton Wanderers scored the first ever league goal against Derby County at 3.47pm on Saturday 8th September 1888.
Kenny Davenport was an English footballer who played for Bolton Wanderers; he is remembered for scoring the first-ever league goal in English football history during a match against Derby County in 1888.
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