Aston Villa v Sunderland, 27 November 1897
| Score | 4-3 to Aston Villa |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Attendance | 15,000 |
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Thomas Bowman made his debut after moving from Blackpool in October. Harold Harvey made his debut after moving from Walsall Town Swifts in September. James Suddick made his debut after moving from Middlesbrough in July.
Goals:
| Fred Wheldon | penalty |
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| Fred Wheldon |
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| Harold Harvey |
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| Harold Harvey |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Billy George
Right back
Albert Sharp
Defender
Jimmy Cowan
Full back
Jimmy Crabtree
Full back
Albert Evans
Half back
Tommy Bowman
Outside right
Charlie Athersmith
Forward
Fred Wheldon
Inside right
Harold Harvey
Winger
John Cowan
Inside forward
James Suddick