Newcastle United v Aston Villa, 05 April 1902

Score2-1 to Newcastle United
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueSt James Park
Attendance14,000

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Harold Cooch made his debut after joining from local junior team in August 1901. Archibald Miller made his final appearance before moving to Wellington Town in July.

2 Newcastle United

1 Aston Villa

Goals:

Willie Stewart G
Willie Stewart G

Goals:

Tommy Niblo G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Matt Kingsley
Right back Bob Bennie
Left back Jack Carr
Left back Tom Davidson
Right half Alex Gardner
Outside right Willie Stewart
Outside right Jackie Rutherford
Centre forward Alex Caie
Centre forward Bob McColl
Winger Richard Roberts
Inside left Ronald Orr

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper James Cooch
Full back George Shutt
Full back Jimmy Crabtree
Wing half Archibald Miller
Half back Thomas Perry
Half back Alf Wood
Outside right William Gibb Clarke
Centre forward Jasper McLuckie
Forward Tommy Niblo
Forward Joe Bache
Forward George Johnson