England v Ireland, 02 March 1889

Score6-1 to England
RefereeAlfred Owen Davies
CompetitionBritish Home Championship
VenueAnfield
Attendance6,000

Goals:

John Brodie G
Joe Lofthouse G
David Weir G
Jack Yates G
Jack Yates G
Jack Yates G

Goals:

James M Wilton G

Goals:

John Brodie G
Joe Lofthouse G
David Weir G
Jack Yates G
Jack Yates G
Jack Yates G

Starting lineup:

Right Back Thomas Clare
Full back Albert Aldridge
Centre Half Charles Wreford-Brown
Left Half Alfred Shelton
Outside Left Harry Daft
Outside Left Jack Yates
Utility David Weir
Outside Right Joe Lofthouse
Forward John Brodie (captain)
Inside Right Frank E Burton