Woolwich Arsenal v Notts County, 26 September 1896
| Score | 3-2 to Notts County |
| Competition | League Division Two |
| Venue | Manor Ground, Plumstead |
| Attendance | 9,000 |
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John Leather made his debut after moving from Macclesfield in August. Thomas Shrewsbury made his debut after moving from Darwen in the summer.
Goals:
| Francis McAvoy |
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| Thomas George Meade |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
John Leather
Right back
Joseph Powell
Full back
Finlay Sinclair
Wing half
Frederick William Davis
Half back
Patrick Boylan
Half back
Thomas P Shrewsbury
Outside left
Francis McAvoy
Outside right
James Brock
Centre forward
Thomas George Meade
Inside forward
Adam Haywood
Inside left
Patrick O'Brien