Newton Heath v West Manchester, 12 December 1896
| Score | 7-0 to Newton Heath |
| Competition | FA Cup 1st qualifying round |
| Venue | Bank Street, Clayton |
| Attendance | 6,000 |
View Newton Heath v West Manchester head to head
Charles Rothwell made his final appearance.
Goals:
| Willie Bryant |
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| Matthew Gillespie |
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| Charles Rothwell |
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| Charles Rothwell |
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| Joseph Cassidy |
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| Joseph Cassidy |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Francis Barrett
Full back
Fred Erentz
Full back
Harry Stafford
Centre half
Caesar Jenkyns
Centre Half
James McNaught
Outside right
Willie Bryant
Centre forward
Robert Donaldson
Forward
Joseph Cassidy
Forward
Charles Rothwell
Inside left
Matthew Gillespie
Inside left
Richard Smith