Lincoln City v Woolwich Arsenal, 05 December 1896
| Score | 3-2 to Woolwich Arsenal |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Attendance | 2,000 |
View Lincoln City v Woolwich Arsenal head to head
Arthur Talbot made his debut after moving from Hednesford Town in November.
Goals:
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| Henry Boyd |
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Starting lineup:
Arthur Talbot
Goalkeeper
George Buist
Full back
Finlay Sinclair
Full back
Frederick William Davis
Wing half
James Boyle
Half back
James Brock
Outside right
Gavin Crawford
Outside right
Henry Boyd
Centre forward
Adam Haywood
Inside forward
Sandy MacFarlane
Inside left
Patrick O'Brien
Inside left