Aston Villa v Bolton Wanderers, 22 March 1897

Score6-2 to Aston Villa
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueWellington Road, Birmingham
Attendance8,000

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Jeremiah Griffiths made his final appearance before moving to Bilston Town in November.

6 Aston Villa

2 Bolton Wanderers

Goals:

Johnny Campbell G
Charlie Athersmith G
John Devey G
Fred Wheldon G
Fred Wheldon G
John Reynolds G

Goals:

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Tom Wilkes
Defender Jimmy Cowan
Full back Albert Evans
Full back Howard Spencer
Wing half John Devey
Wing half Jeremiah Griffiths
Half back John Reynolds
Outside left Stephen Smith
Outside right Charlie Athersmith
Forward Fred Wheldon
Inside forward Johnny Campbell

Starting lineup:

6 Aston Villa

Goals:

Johnny Campbell G
Charlie Athersmith G
John Devey G
Fred Wheldon G
Fred Wheldon G
John Reynolds G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Tom Wilkes
Defender Jimmy Cowan
Full back Albert Evans
Full back Howard Spencer
Wing half John Devey
Wing half Jeremiah Griffiths
Half back John Reynolds
Outside left Stephen Smith
Outside right Charlie Athersmith
Forward Fred Wheldon
Inside forward Johnny Campbell

2 Bolton Wanderers

Goals:

Starting lineup: