Tottenham Hotspur v Rushden, 08 January 1898
| Score | 3-1 to Tottenham Hotspur |
| Competition | United League |
| Venue | Northumberland Park, London |
| Attendance | 4,000 |
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John Madden made his debut after moving from Dundee in December 1897.
Goals:
| James Hartley |
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| James Hartley |
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| James Hartley |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Joseph Cullen
Full back
Joseph Knowles
Full back
John Montgomery
Half back
Alex Hall
Half back
Robert Stormont
Outside left
David George Black
Centre forward
William Joyce
Centre forward
John Madden
Forward
James Hartley
Inside forward
James Wilkie Davidson
Inside forward
Jack Jones