October 27, 1897
The draw for the first round proper of Lancashire Cup took place at Blackburn Wednesday. Senior Cup, played on December 4: Everton – Darwen, Bolton Wanderers – Nelson, Manchester City – Liverpool, Blackpool – Fleetwood Rangers, Bury – Burnley, Chorley – Blackburn Rovers, Newton Heath – Wigan County, Southport Central – Preston North End.
(Source: Liverpool Mercury: October 28, 1897)
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