Woolwich Arsenal v Newcastle United, 16 October 1897
| Score | 0-0 |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Manor Ground, Plumstead |
| Attendance | 12,000 |
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James Stuart made his final appearance before being released at the end of the year.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Roger Ord
Right back
James McAuley
Left back
John Caldwell
Wing half
Frederick William Davis
Half back
John William Anderson
Half back
Patrick Farrell
Outside left
Francis McAvoy
Outside right
James Brock
Outside right
Gavin Crawford
Centre forward
James Stuart
Inside forward
Adam Haywood
Starting lineup:
Charlie Watts
Goalkeeper
John White
Full back
Tom Stewart
Left back
Tommy Ghee
Right half
Andy Aitken
Centre half
Willie Wardrope
Outside left
Malcolm Lennox
Outside right
Johnny Campbell
Centre forward
Johnny Harvey
Inside right
James Stott
Inside left
James Jackson
Full back/ Wing half