Small Heath v Newcastle United, 05 September 1896
| Score | 3-1 to Small Heath |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Attendance | 4,000 |
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Charles Watts made his debut after moving from Burton Wanderers in May. John White made his debut after moving from Clyde in May. Richard Smellie made his debut after moving from Notts Forest this year.
Goals:
| Bill Thompson |
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Starting lineup:
Charlie Watts
Goalkeeper
John White
Full back
Bob Foyers
Left back
William Miller
Right half
Andy Aitken
Centre half
Willie Graham
Centre half
Willie Wardrope
Outside left
Malcolm Lennox
Outside right
Dick Smellie
Centre forward
James Stott
Inside left
Bill Thompson
Inside left