January 1, 1898 Key note: “Liverpudlians would dearly like to see their club win a match upon their own ground. They can manage it away
Tag: Anfield
Liverpool v Sunderland 0-2 (League match: December 27, 1897)
December 27, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick off: 14:10. Liverpool – Sunderland 0-2 (0-0). Attendance: 25,000.. Referee: Mr. J. H. Strawson.
Meeting for the Theatrical Gala December 1897
Monday, December 20 – 1897 Monday afternoon, the meeting of the General Council of the Liverpool Theatrical Gala was held at the Alexandra Hotel, Dale-street.
Liverpool drawn against Hucknall St John’s in the FA Cup
Wednesday, December 15 – 1897 Mr. W. J. C. Clegg presided over a Council meeting of the Football Association at 61, Chancery-lane, yesterday evening, the
Liverpool v Wolves 1-0 (League match: November 20, 1897)
November 20, 1897 Key note: “After the lapse of three weeks, with ne’er a victory to record, the success of Liverpool against the Wolves was
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: November 8, 1897 (Liverpool Mercury)
November 8, 1897 Liverpool distinguished themselves in a somewhat surprising manner against Nottingham Forest, and, as a consequence, sustained their first defeat at home this
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest
November 8, 1897 These teams met at Anfield, on Saturday, for the first time this season. Liverpool were still without Archie Goldie, Frank Becton, and
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 1-2 (League match: November 6, 1897)
November 6, 1897 Quick note: “Liverpool distinguished themselves in a somewhat surprising manner against Nottingham Forest, and, as a consequence, sustained their first defeat at
Liverpool Reserves v Padiham 7-0 (League match: October 30, 1897)
October 30, 1897 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Padiham 7-0 (2-0). Liverpool (2-3-5): Willie Donnelly, Bennett, Patrick Gray, Harry Mainman, Archie Goldie,
A capital performance by Liverpool
October 25, 1897 Liverpool were again favoured with delightful weather for the first of their League engagements with Derby County, and another capital attendance witnessed
Liverpool v Derby County 4-2 (League match: October 23, 1897)
October 23, 1897 Match: Football League 1st Division, at Anfield, kick off: 15:15. Liverpool – Derby County 4-2 (2-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. J. Tunnicliffe.
Liverpool v Derby County at Anfield
October 23, 1897 The League – Division 1. Liverpool v Derby County, at Anfield-road. Kick-off at 3.15 p.m. The following will play for Liverpool –
Liverpool Reserves v Newton Heath Reserves 3-2 (League match: October 16, 1897
October 16, 1897 Liverpool Reserves – Newton Heath Reserves 3-2. XX
Liverpool v Stoke 4-0 (League match: October 9, 1897)
October 9, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:30. Liverpool – Stoke 4-0 (1-0). Attendance: 14,000. Referee: Mr. Thomas Helme. Liverpool (2-3-5):
Liverpool Reserves v Preston North End Reserves 1-2 (League match: October 2, 1897)
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).
The day Anfield twice burst
September 27, 1897 Never in the history of local football has the Anfield enclosure presented such a magnificent appearance as was the case on Saturday,
Liverpool v Everton 3-1 (League match: September 25, 1897)
September 25, 1897 Match: Football League First Division, at Anfield, kick off: 16:00. Liverpool – Everton 3-1 (2-1). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. Aaron Scragg (Crewe).
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 13, 1897
September 13, 1897 Glorious weather favoured the initial home League match at Anfield, and the visit of the once famous North End team proved a
The Reverend that was offside
Sunday, September 12 – 1897 Preaching at Leigh Congregational Church Harvest Festival Service Sunday night, the Rev. H.T. Spencer, of Wavertree, condemned the athletic craze
Liverpool v Preston North End 0-0 (League match: September 11, 1897)
September 11, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick off: 16:00 Liverpool – Preston North End 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. J.Lewis.
The famous Preston North End at Anfield
September 10, 1897 No team in the country bears such an honoured name as Preston North End, and wherever they go they seem to have
Liverpool v New Brighton Tower
September 7, 1897 Quite 3,000 spectators put in an appearance on the Anfield Road ground last evening to witness the game between these clubs, the
Liverpool v New Brighton Tower 4-1 (Benefit match: September 6, 1897)
September 6, 1897 Key note: “Quite 3,000 spectators put in an appearance on the Anfield Road ground last evening to witness the game between these
Liverpool “A” v Vulcan Foundry 2-0 (League match: September 4, 1897)
September 4, 1897 Match: Liverpool & District Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool “A” – Vulcan Foundry 2-0 (0-0). Liverpool ‘A’ (2-3-5): Griffin; Ogilvy, Woods; Marshall, Ellison,
A draw at the season opener at Goodison Park
September 2, 1897 The season of 1897-98 was opened at Goodison Park, with what under ordinary circumstances, would have proved one of the most attractive
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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