Set A (1949) -  The Popular Introductory Assembly Outfit.
"Complete in box, with full assembling instructions and rules of play, together with advice on how to spin the figures."

When Subbuteo was invented in 1949, the first set in the accessory range was a full edition of the game, called the "Assembly Edition". It was a real do-it-yourself set. The netting was a card sheet, and you were given a piece of chalk so you could mark out the pitch on an old army blanket.

Set A (1953) - The Basic Accessory Outfit.

By the 1953-1954 season catalogue, Set A has changed to the "Basic Accessory Outfit". It included, 2 smaller balls, referee and 2 linesman, goal-holding device, material for keeping the ball in the net, 6 corner flags, referee whistle, surround apparatus and score recorder.