Bolton Wanderers v Derby County, 06 March 1897
| Score | 3-1 to Derby County |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Burnden Park, Bolton |
| Attendance | 12,000 |
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John Boag made his debut after moving from East Stirlingshire in May 1896
Goals:
| William Fisher |
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| Steve Bloomer |
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| John Paul |
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Starting lineup:
John Robinson
Goalkeeper
Joseph Leiper
Left back
Jonathon Staley
Left back
Jack Cox
Right half
Jimmy Turner
Left half
Hugh McQueen
Outside left
John Boag
Centre forward
Steve Bloomer
Forward
Archie Goodall
Forward
John Paul
Winger
William Fisher
Inside forward