Newton Heath v New Brighton Tower, 18 March 1899
| Score | 2-1 to New Brighton Tower |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Bank Street, Clayton |
| Attendance | 20,000 |
View Newton Heath v New Brighton Tower head to head
James Hopkins made his one and only appearance after moving from Berry's Association this month.
Goals:
| Joseph Cassidy |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Francis Barrett
Full back
Fred Erentz
Full back
Harry Stafford
Wing half
Walter Cartwright
Wing half
Billy Draycott
Outside left
WA 'Bogie' Roberts
Outside right
Willie Bryant
Forward
Joseph Cassidy
Inside right
James Hopkins
Inside left
Matthew Gillespie
Right Half/Centre forward
William Morgan