Woolwich Arsenal v Darwen, 19 April 1897
| Score | 1-0 to Woolwich Arsenal |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Manor Ground, Plumstead |
| Attendance | 8,000 |
View Woolwich Arsenal v Darwen head to head
Edward Kane made his one and only appearance after joining from the Army in October 1896. William Fairclough made his final appearance.
Goals:
| Patrick O'Brien |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
William Fairclough
Full back
Finlay Sinclair
Left back
John Caldwell
Centre half
Edward T Kane
Half back
John William Anderson
Outside left
Francis McAvoy
Outside left
John Russell
Outside right
James Brock
Centre forward
Alex Caie
Inside forward
Adam Haywood
Inside left
Patrick O'Brien