Middlesbrough v Bradford City, 05 September 1908
| Score | 1-0 to Middlesbrough |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance | 19,000 |
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John Hall made his debut after moving from Brighton & Hove Albion in April. Frederick Pentland made his debut after moving from QPR in June.
Goals:
| Steve Bloomer |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Tim Williamson
Left back
James Watson
Centre half
Andy Aitken
Wing half
Edward Verrill
Half back
Samuel Aitken
Outside left
James Thackeray
Utility
James Groves
Outside right
Fred Pentland
Centre forward
John Hall
Forward
Steve Bloomer
Inside left
Frederick Wilcox