Newton Heath v Grimsby Town, 27 November 1897
| Score | 2-1 to Newton Heath |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Bank Street, Clayton |
| Attendance | 5,000 |
View Newton Heath v Grimsby Town head to head
Francis Wedge made his final appearance before moving to Chorlton-cum- Hardy in 1898.
Goals:
| Francis Edgar Wedge |
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| Willie Bryant |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Francis Barrett
Full back
Fred Erentz
Full back
Harry Stafford
Centre Half
James McNaught
Wing half
Walter Cartwright
Wing half
Billy Draycott
Outside right
Willie Bryant
Centre forward
Henry Boyd
Forward
Joseph Cassidy
Forward
William Dunn
Inside right
Francis Edgar Wedge