Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday, 01 September 1897
| Score | 5-2 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 10,000 |
View Aston Villa v Sheffield Wednesday head to head
John Fisher made his debut after moving from St Bernards in July.
Goals:
| Charlie Athersmith |
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| Fred Wheldon |
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| Fred Wheldon |
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| Fred Wheldon |
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| Jimmy Cowan |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Whitehouse
Defender
Jimmy Cowan
Full back
Jimmy Crabtree
Full back
Albert Evans
Full back
Howard Spencer
Wing half
Bob Chatt
Wing half
John Devey
Outside right
Charlie Athersmith
Forward
Fred Wheldon
Winger
John Cowan
Inside forward
John Fisher