October 2, 1897
Match: Lancashire Combination, at Athletic Grounds, Stanley, kick-off: 15:30..
Liverpool Reserves – Preston North End Reserves 1-2 (1-0).
Referee: Mr. Sutcliffe (Burnley).
Liverpool (2-3-5): Willie Donnelly, Matt McQueen, Billy Dunlop, Harry Nicholls, Harry Mainman, J. Slavin, Andy McCowie, Patrick Finnerhan, Fred Geary, William Otty, Joe Lumsden.
Preston North End (2-3-5):
The goals: 1-0 Geary, 1-1 Smith, 1-2 Brown.
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