October 4, 1893
Played at Darwen, before 1,000 spectators. Andrew Hannah was away from the Liverpool team, and Darwen were without James Orr, Malcolm Sutherland, Robert Smith, and Walter Dunlop.
David Henderson started, and following a nice run by James Stott, Hugh McQueen shot just above the Darwen goal. Grand passing work by the visitors’ forwards gave them a distinct advantage in the game, and they pressed severely, but were unfortunate in running the ball over the line.
Liverpool got down, but the attack was repulsed. They were soon at it again, and Arthur Kenyon had to save a hot one from Matt McQueen. Then Darwen had a rush up, and, passing the backs in fine style, John McKnight and Wade ran the ball through 15 minutes from the start.
Liverpool tried hard to equalise, forcing two corners, but the Darwen goal was kept intact by fine defence, R. Catterall on one occasion saving with three men on him.
At length, however, the visitors attacked strongly, and from a scrimmage in the home goal the ball was rushed through. A second goal soon followed by Hugh McQueen. No further scoring took place up to the interval, when the score stood: Liverpool, two goals; Darwen, one goal.
On recommencing hostilities the home forwards worked down on the right, and vigorously attacked the Liverpool goal, but the determined defence baffled them, and they had to retire profitless.
The visiting forwards then regained the ground, and there was a dashing assault made on the fortress, Hugh McQueen, David Henderson, and Malcolm McVean causing Arthur Kenyon to handle.
Darwen escaped for a minute or so, but were not allowed to travel far, and on Liverpool’s return there was a repetition of the battling process, a goal being obtained after some vigorous play.
(Manchester Courier: October 4, 1893)
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