Newton Heath v Burslem Port Vale, 08 October 1898
| Score | 2-1 to Newton Heath |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Bank Street, Clayton |
| Attendance | 10,000 |
View Newton Heath v Burslem Port Vale head to head
Robert Turner made his debut after joining in May. James Cairns made his one and only appearance after moving from Lincoln City in April. Moved to Berry's Association in November.
Goals:
| Willie Bryant |
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| Joseph Cassidy |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Francis Barrett
Defender
Robert Turner
Full back
Fred Erentz
Full back
Harry Stafford
Wing half
Walter Cartwright
Outside right
Willie Bryant
Centre forward
Henry Boyd
Forward
Joseph Cassidy
Inside right
James Cairns
Inside left
Matthew Gillespie
Right Half/Centre forward
William Morgan