Newcastle United v Blackpool, 23 October 1897

Score2-0 to Newcastle United
CompetitionLeague Division Two
VenueSt James Park
Attendance8,000

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Malcolm Lennox made his last appearance before moving to New Brompton this year

2 Newcastle United

0 Blackpool

Goals:

Andy Aitken G
Johnny Campbell G

Goals:

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Charlie Watts
Left back Tom Stewart
Right half Tommy Ghee
Centre half Andy Aitken
Centre half Jack Ostler
Outside left Willie Wardrope
Outside right Malcolm Lennox
Outside right Richard Allan
Centre forward Johnny Campbell
Inside left James Stott
Full back/ Wing half James Jackson

Starting lineup: