Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers, 02 October 1897

Score3-2 to Aston Villa
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueVilla Park
Attendance20,000

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Albert and John Sharp made their debuts after both moving from Hereford Thistle in April.

3 Aston Villa

2 Bolton Wanderers

Goals:

Fred Wheldon G
Albert Sharp G
Albert Sharp G

Goals:

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Tom Wilkes
Right back Albert Sharp
Defender Jimmy Cowan
Full back Albert Evans
Wing half George Frank Burton
Wing half Bob Chatt
Wing half John Devey
Outside right Charlie Athersmith
Outside right John Sharp
Forward Fred Wheldon
Winger John Cowan

Starting lineup:

3 Aston Villa

Goals:

Fred Wheldon G
Albert Sharp G
Albert Sharp G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Tom Wilkes
Right back Albert Sharp
Defender Jimmy Cowan
Full back Albert Evans
Wing half George Frank Burton
Wing half Bob Chatt
Wing half John Devey
Outside right Charlie Athersmith
Outside right John Sharp
Forward Fred Wheldon
Winger John Cowan

2 Bolton Wanderers

Goals:

Starting lineup: