Sheffield United v Derby County, 01 September 1897
| Score | 2-1 to Sheffield United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 2,000 |
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Joseph Frail made his debut after moving from Glossop North End in June 1896. Alexander Maconnachie made his debut after moving from Ashfield in May.
Goals:
| John Goodall | penalty |
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Starting lineup:
Martin Joseph Frail
Goalkeeper
Jimmy Methven
Right back
Joseph Leiper
Left back
Jonathon Staley
Left back
Jack Cox
Right half
Hugh McQueen
Outside left
John Boag
Centre forward
Steve Bloomer
Forward
Archie Goodall
Forward
John Goodall
Forward
Alexander Maconnachie
Forward