Lincoln City v Newcastle United, 25 September 1897
| Score | 3-2 to Newcastle United |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Attendance | 3,000 |
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William Milne made re- debut after moving from Sunderland this year. This was his final appearance.
Goals:
| Johnny Campbell |
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| Willie Wardrope |
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| Willie Wardrope |
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Starting lineup:
Charlie Watts
Goalkeeper
John White
Full back
Tom Stewart
Left back
Tommy Ghee
Right half
Andy Aitken
Centre half
Jack Ostler
Centre half
William Milne
Outside left
Willie Wardrope
Outside left
Richard Allan
Outside right
Johnny Campbell
Centre forward
James Stott
Inside left