Derby County v Sheffield United, 16 September 1899
| Score | 1-0 to Sheffield United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 10,000 |
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James Blessington made his debut after moving from Preston North End in June.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Jack Fryer
Right back
Jimmy Methven
Left back
Jonathon Staley
Right half
Jack Cox
Centre half
Robert Paterson
Wing half
John May
Outside left
John Alfred Cooke
Forward
Thomas Arkesden
Forward
James Blessington
Forward
Steve Bloomer
Forward
Dick Wombwell