Liverpool v Preston North End, 11 September 1897
| Score | 0-0 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Anfield |
| Attendance | 20,000 |
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Patrick Finnerhan made his debut after moving from Northwich Victoria in March.
Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Harry Storer
Right back
Archie Goldie
Right Back
John McCartney
Left back
Tom Wilkie
Centre half
Joe McQue
Left half
Thomas Cleghorn
Outside right
Bobby Marshall
Forward
Harry Bradshaw
Inside right
John Walker
Inside left
Frank Becton