On this day — 5 Aug

Football moments that fell on 5 Aug across the years.

56 years ago today

First penalty shootout in British football (1970)

The Watney Cup semi-final between Hull City and Manchester United on August 5, 1970, saw British football's first-ever penalty shootout. Denis Law missed the first kick.

4 years ago today

Premier League 2022-23 season opens (2022)

Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 2–0 away at Selhurst Park on Friday, August 5, 2022.

19 years ago today

Celtic draw record crowd (2007)

Celtic's 0–0 draw with Kilmarnock on August 5, 2007, brought in a crowd of 60,000, the SPL's highest attendance that season.