Aston Villa v Preston North End, 05 February 1898
| Score | 4-0 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 15,000 |
View Aston Villa v Preston North End head to head
James Suddick made his final appearance before moving to Nottingham Forest in August 1899.
Goals:
| Charlie Athersmith |
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| Fred Wheldon |
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| James Suddick |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Whitehouse
Defender
Jimmy Cowan
Full back
Jimmy Crabtree
Full back
Albert Evans
Wing half
Bob Chatt
Half back
Tommy Bowman
Outside left
Stephen Smith
Outside right
Charlie Athersmith
Outside right
John Sharp
Forward
Fred Wheldon
Inside forward
James Suddick