August 28, 1896 The second practice game of Liverpool F.C. took place at Anfield Friday, and the ground was comfortably filled with local enthusiasts. Sides
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The great English clubs 1896-7
August 25, 1896 All the leading Association teams are now in practice for the opening of the season of 1896-7, which will be inaugurated in
Practice game at Anfield before 15,000 spectators
August 20, 1896 Practice games, preparatory to the serious business of the football season, have once again come into fashion, and the enthusiastic crowd, numbering
No Chippendale at Anfield
August 1, 1896 The full list of Liverpool’s players who are to uphold he honour of the Anfielders next season is: – Harry Storer and
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (July 25, 1896)
July 25, 1896 * Aston Villa are credited with the promise to urge the extension of the League to 20 clubs, but the onus of
Four players on the transfer list
May 4, 1896 The followers of the Liverpool Football Club will be pleased to hear that the following players have signed on for next season:
Southport Central v Liverpool 1-0 (Friendly: April 30, 1896)
April 30, 1896 Match: Friendly, at Ash Lane. Southport Central – Liverpool 1-0. Attendance: Southport Central (2-3-5): Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Billy Dunlop, Archie Goldie,
Northwich Victoria v Liverpool 1-1 (Friendly: April 29, 1896)
April 29, 1896 Match: Friendly, at The Drill Field. Northwich Victoria – Liverpool 1-1. Northwich Victoria (2-3-5): Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Archie Goldie, Tom Wilkie,
West Bromwich v Liverpool 2-0 (League Test match: April 27, 1896)
April 27, 1896 Match: Football League, Test Match, at Stoney Lane, kick-off: 17:45. Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion 2-0 (0-0). Attendance: 6,000. Referee: Mr. Arthur
Liverpool v The Wednesday
April 9, 1896 Liverpool v The Wednesday. The return friendly match between these clubs took place at Anfield yesterday, before 1,000 spectators. Both sides played
Liverpool v The Wednesday 1-0 (Friendly: April 8, 1896)
April 8, 1896 Match: Friendly, at Anfield, kick-off: 17:45. Liverpool – The Wednesday 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 1,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Matt McQueen, Billy Dunlop,
Joe McQue’s benefit
April 7, 1896 Liverpool v Burnley. The recipient of the above benefit match could not be anything but pleased with the very fair gate assembled
Liverpool v Burnley 4-3 (Benefit for Joe McQue: April 6, 1896)
April 6, 1896 Match: Testimonial for Joe McQue, at Anfield, kick-off: 11:30. Liverpool – Burnley 4-3 (3-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. Roache. Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry
Liverpool v Manchester City
April 4, 1896 Liverpool v Manchester City The return League engagement between these clubs took place at the Hyde Road ground, Manchester, yesterday, before about
Manchester City v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: April 3, 1896)
April 3, 1896 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Hyde Road, kick-off: 15:30. Manchester City – Liverpool 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 25,000; gate receipt: £800. Referee:
Crewe Alexandra v Liverpool
April 1, 1896 These teams met at Crewe on Saturday, in boisterous weather. The ground was thoroughly saturated and made accurate football difficult. The visitors
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: March 30, 1896 (Liverpool Mercury)
March 30, 1896 The Liverpool team are just now in a most deadly earnest mood, which, if sustained, bodes ill for the clubs who will
Crewe Alexandra v Liverpool 0-7 (League match: March 28, 1896)
March 28, 1896 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Recreation Ground, kick-off: 15:30. Crewe Alexandra – Liverpool 0-7 (0-4). Attendance: 3,000. Crewe Alexandra (2-3-5): Fred
Wolves v Liverpool 2-0 (FA Cup: February 15, 1896)
February 15, 1896 Match: FA Cup, Second Round, at Molyneux, kick-off: 15:15. Wolverhampton Wanderers – Liverpool 2-0 (2-0). Attendance: 13,500; gate receipts: £402. Referee: Mr.
Liverpool v Millwall Athletic 4-1 (FA Cup: February 1, 1896)
February 1, 1896 Match: FA Cup, First Round, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Millwall Athletic 4-1 (2-1). Attendance: 7,000. Referee: Mr. J. Adams (Birmingham);
Rotherham Town v Liverpool 0-5 (League match: January 4, 1896)
January 4, 1896 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Clifton Lane. Rotherham Town – Liverpool 0-5 (0-2). Attendance: 200. Referee: Mr. F. Townsend. Rotherham Town
Liverpool v Manchester City
January 2, 1896 The visit of the Manchester City team created the greatest amount of enthusiasm at Anfield yesterday. The weather was of the most
Liverpool v Manchester City 3-1 (League match: January 1, 1896)
January 1, 1896 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Manchester City 3-1 (0-0). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. J. Lewis (Blackburn).
Lincoln City v Liverpool 0-1 (League match: December 21, 1895)
December 21, 1895 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Sincil Bank, kick-off: 14:30. Lincoln City – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 1,500. Referee: Mr. White (Grimsby).
Darwen v Liverpool 0-4 (League match: December 14, 1895)
December 14, 1895 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Barley Bank, kick-off: 14:30. Darwen – Liverpool 0-4 (0-2). Attendance: 2,000. Darwen (2-3-5): Henry Briggs, R
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