Derby County v Bolton Wanderers, 27 December 1897
| Score | 1-0 to Derby County |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 15,000 |
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George Handley made his debut after moving from Coalville Town this month
Goals:
| Steve Bloomer |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Fryer
Right back
Jimmy Methven
Left back
Jonathon Staley
Right half
Jack Cox
Left half
Jimmy Turner
Outside left
Hugh McQueen
Outside right
George Handley
Forward
Steve Bloomer
Forward
Archie Goodall
Forward
Alexander Maconnachie
Inside left
Jimmy Stevenson