| |
|
Rank |
No official ranking system established;
ELO rating
2nd |
Colours |
"They wore
white flannels with a badge composed of
three lions and a crown." |
Captain |
John Goodall |
Selection |
following
the trial game,
The seven-man FA
International Selection Committee |
|
P 1 of 2, W 1 - D 0 - L 0 - F 4 - A
1. |
P 11 of 195, W 9 - D 1 - L 1 - F 50 - A 12. |
 ¹ |
teams chosen at The Clarendon Hotel, Derby on Thursday, 26 February
1891 |
flg.jpg) England
Lineup |
|
|
ten changes to match 40
(only Shelton remains) |
league position (26th
February) |
ave lge pos:
4th⁷ |
|
179 |
|
Wilkinson, Leonard R. |
22
143 days |
15 October 1868 |
G |
Oxford University AFC &
Corinthians FC |
1 |
1ᵍᵃ |
|
only app 1891 |
|
180 |
|
Porteous, Thomas S. |
25
167 days |
21 September 1865 |
RB |
Sunderland AFC
(FL 6th) |
1 |
0 |
|
the first Sunderland player to represent
England |
only app 1891 |
|
181 |
|
Jackson, Elphinstone |
22
149 days |
9 October 1868
in Alipore, India |
LB |
Oxford University AFC &
Corinthians FC |
1 |
0 |
|
only app 1891 |
|
182 |
 |
Smith, Albert |
21
227 days |
23 July 1869 |
RHB |
Nottingham Forest FC |
1 |
0 |
|
the ninth Forester to represent
England |
|
|
Holt, John |
24
142 days |
16 October 1866 |
CHB |
Everton FC
(FL CHAMPIONS) |
2 |
0 |
|
|
Shelton, Alfred |
25
176 days |
12 September 1865 |
LHB |
Notts County FC
(FL 4th) |
4 |
0 |
|
|
Brann, George,
retired
35th min.,
returned for second-half |
25
318 days |
23 April 1865 |
OR |
Swifts FC &
Corinthians FC |
3 |
0 |
|
final app 1886-91 |
|
|
Goodall,
John |
27
261 days |
19 June 1863 |
IR |
Derby County FC
(FL 9th) |
5 |
3 or 4 |
|
|
Southworth, John |
24
68 days |
29 December 1866 |
CF |
Blackburn Rovers FC
(FL 5th) |
2 |
2 |
|
183 |
|
Chadwick, Edgar W. |
21
266 days |
14 June 1869 |
IL |
Everton FC
(FL CHAMPIONS) |
1 |
1 |
|
thirtieth debutant to score |
the 3rd/4th Evertonian to represent
England |
|
184 |
|
Milward, Alfred |
20
176 days |
12 September
1870 |
OL |
Everton FC
(FL CHAMPIONS) |
1 |
1 |
|
first to play born in the 1870's |
the 3rd/4th Evertonian to represent
England |
|
reserves: |
not known |
|
team changes: |
Wilkinson had replaced
Billy Moon (Old Westminsters
AFC)
in the goal. Smith took
the place of
Jack Barton (Blackburn Rovers FC
(FL 5th))
prior to the game. |
|
appearance notes: |
 John Goodall is the 26th player to make five England appearances, whereas
Alf Shelton is 31st to make four.
George Brann is the fiftieth player
to have
appeared for England more than three times, and only 92 have done so
more than once.
John Goodall is the sixth player to have made five
appearances under the ISC. |
|
"The Englishmen stayed at the Grand
Hotel, Bridge-street." |
|
|
|
2-3-5 |
Wilkinson -
Porteous, Jackson -
Smith, Holt,
Shelton -
Brann, Goodall, Southworth, Chadwick, Milward
notes: While Brann was retired injured,
Goodall controlled the right without hindrance. Southworth had also
been injured during the second half, during which time he swapped
positions with Milward. |
|
Averages: |
Age |
23 years
290 days |
Appearances/Goals |
2.0 |
0.3 |
|
| |
|
Rank |
No official ranking system established;
ELO rating 5th |
Colours |
"They were dressed in a shade of red and blue." |
|
Captain |
Humphrey Jones |
Selection |
The Welsh Selection Committee,
following a series of trial matches. |
|
P 10 of 11, W
3 - D 0 - L 7 - F 23 - A 36. |
|
|
 Wales
Lineup |
|
|
Turner, Richard Edward |
25
25 days |
10 February 1866 |
G |
Wrexham AFC |
2 |
11ᵍᵃ |
|
final app
1891 |
|
|
Evans, Walter Gwynne |
23 |
summer 1867 |
RB |
Aston Villa FC, England |
2 |
0 |
|
|
Powell, Seth |
28
239 days |
11 July 1862 |
LB |
West Bromwich Albion FC,
England |
4 |
0 |
|
133 |
|
Hughes, William |
25/26 |
1865
in Liverpool, England |
RHB |
Bootle FC, England |
1 |
0 |
|
|
Jones, Humphrey |
25
90 days |
7 December 1862 |
CHB |
Queen's Park
FC, Scotland & East Stirlingshire FC, Scotland |
13 |
1 |
|
will referee the 1896 Scotland
match |
final app
1885-91 |
|
134 |
|
Parry, Charles Frederick |
21
72 days |
25 December 1869 |
LHB |
Everton FC, England |
1 |
0 |
|
|
Davies, Joseph |
19
195 days |
27 August 1871 |
OR |
Ardwick FC,
England |
4 |
0 |
|
|
Owen, William |
29
209 days |
10 August 1861 |
IR |
Chirk AAA FC |
11 |
3 |
|
|
Turner, William Haighton |
23
307 days |
4 May 1867 |
CF |
Wrexham AFC |
4 |
0 |
|
|
Howell, Edmund Gwynne |
23
250-310 dy |
May/June 1867 |
IL |
Builth FC |
3 |
3 |
|
final app
1888-91 |
|
|
Lewis, William |
26/27 |
1864 |
OL |
Crewe Alexandra FC, England |
11 |
2 |
|
reserves: |
Billy Hughes was an original reserve |
|
team changes: |
Ned
Howell and Billy Hughes replaced John Bowdler and Alf Davies. |
|
team notes: |
Dick
and Bill Turner are brothers. |
|
records: |
Wales suffer a fourth consecutive defeat. |
|
"The
Welshman at the Queen's Hotel, in Fawcett-street." |
|
|
|
2-3-5 |
R.Turner -
Evans, Powell -
Hughes, Jones, Parry -
Davies, Owen, W.Turner, Howell, Lewis |
|
Averages: |
Age |
24 years 351
days-25 years 69
days |
Appearances/Goals |
5.1 |
0.8 |
|
"It had been arranged that after the
match they [the teams]
and the officials should be entertained
at dinner at the Queen's Hotel, the Mayor (Mr. R. Shadforth, J.P.),
presiding." - Sunderland Daily Echo, Monday, 7 March 1891 |
|
|
|
|
Match Report
Manchester Courier, Monday,
9 March 1891 |
The
first international match played in Sunderland took place on Saturday
afternoon, between two teams representing England and Wales. The
weather was beautifully fine, and the ground in excellent condition,
and fully 12,000 witnessed a fairly exciting though rather one-sided
game. Smith, of Notts Forest, played instead of Barton for England,
while Howell and Hughes took the places of Boudler and Davies on the
Welsh side. Southworth kicked off for England, who had the sun in
their faces. The Welshmen received the first corner, but the shot was
well cleared. After a little relief Wales were again the aggressors,
but Porteous saved in fine style. Soon the leather was taken into the
Welsh half, and within five minutes of the start Goodall obtained the
first goal for England. The Welshman then had a look in, and Davies
with a grand shot called upon Wilkinson to save, which he did at the
expense of a corner. A miskick by one of the Welsh halves robbed them
of their advantage, but immediately afterwards 'hands' against England
enabled Wales to press, and Holt had to concede a corner. After some
mid-field play a big kick by Jackson drove the Welshmen back. Next
Porteous stopped two fine rushes, and then Brann got a clear opening,
but kicked over the bar. A foul was given against Howell, and
Porteous, from the centre of the field, sent the ball through, but
leather not having been touched by another player. After dashing play
by Turner, Howell, and Lewis, Jackson stopped several Welsh attacks.
Then Brann commenced a run, which nearly scored. Goodall, however, did
score immediately afterwards, and after a little pressing by Wales,
 Chadwick headed through a third, Milward getting No. 4 a few minutes
later, the teams crossing over with the score: England, four goals;
Wales, nil.
Brann, who had retired hurt before the first half was concluded,
returned after the
interval. Turner started play, and Wales got close up to the English
goal line. Their stay was short, however, and then Turner and Evans
were kept hard on the defence for a time. For the next 20 minutes each
side made attempts on their opponents' goal, but the defence on each
side was impregnable. Milward and Chadwick got at close quarters, but
Jones dispossessed the latter of the ball, and twice Wilkinson had to
save. At last the Welshmen were driven back, and Chadwick sent in a
long shot which dropped just outside the goalposts. More even play
followed, Howell, Lewis, and Parry being very conspicuous, and Davies
and Turner for Wales each had shots. Parry cleared an attack with
considerable skill. About 10 minutes from time Davies got a nasty blow
on the face, by coming in contact with Shelton. Immediately
afterwards, owing to a miskick by Porteous, Howell scored the first
and only goal for Wales. He attempted to repeat the performance but
failed, and the match ended in a victory for England.
|
|
Match Report
The Times, Monday,
9 March 1891 |
Wales
made a good fight against their powerful opponents at Sunderland on
Saturday. There was an immense company of spectators at the
Newcastle-road ground. The English side worked well together, and
their combination proved too much for the visitors' defence. From a
middle by Chadwick the first goal was placed to the credit of
England by Goodall. The Welshmen were severely pressed, and a fast
shot by Southworth beat their goal-keeper a second time. Brann, who
had been playing very well, had to retire owing to a slight injury,
but he subsequently resumed his place on the right wing for a little
while. During his absence the Englishmen doubled their advantage and
crossed over four goals ahead...
Within a few minutes of the
expiration of time Wales managed to score, and the ultimate result
was a victory for England by four goals to one.. |
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|
In Other News....
|
It was on 7 March 1891
that a dispute between two doctors on the streets of Wheeling in West
Virginia ended in 31-year-old Dr. George Garrison, the City Health Officer
shooting dead Dr. George Baird, thirty years his senior, who was also
carrying a gun. The pair had disagreed over alleged health violations and
they had clashed in public, six months earlier, with Dr. Garrison knocking
his former friend to the ground. Although he was found guilty of
second-degree murder, an appeal reduced his sentence and he returned to his
medical practise, less than two years later. |
|
Scotland won the rugby
union 'Triple Crown' for the first time when they defeated England, 9-3 at
Richmond. |
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|
|
Domestic
Football Results (7 March 1891)
Teams in a silver box denotes a player representing England |
|
The Football League:
Blackburn Rovers 0
Bolton Wanderers 2
Ewood Park, Blackburn
(6,000)
Davenport, Turner |
|
Blackburn were without Jack
Southworth, but did start with Jimmy Forrest, Joe Lofthouse, Nat
Walton and Bill Townley. |
|
John Sutcliffe and
scorers Kenny Davenport & Jimmy Turner started for Bolton |
Burnley 6 Preston North End 2
Turf Moor, Burnley
(6,000)
Nicol (3), Marr (2), Hill
~ Dewhurst, N.Ross |
|
Bob Howarth, Bob Holmes and
scorer, Fred Dewhurst were playing for Preston |
West Bromwich Albion 5 Accrington 1
Stoney Lane, West Bromwich
(800)
Nicholls
(2), Pearson
(2), Groves
~ Kirkham |
|
West Brom
were without Billy Bassett, Charlie Perry and Jem Bayliss, However, they did
start with Joe Reader and George Woodhall |
| George Haworth
and Jimmy Whitehead started for Accrington |
|
|
|
deducted two points fielding an unregistered player |
The shock defeats
for FA Cup holders, Blackburn and defending League Champions,
Preston meant that Everton were on the verge of their first title
success. This was confirmed a week later when Preston lost at
Sunderland to relinquish their prize after winning the first two
championships, though they did secure the runners-up place. |
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Source Notes |
TheFA
Cris Freddi: Football Historian
Welsh Football Data Archive
Nick
Gibbs' England: The Football Facts |
|
Ian Garland & Gareth M. Davies' Sons of Cambria
Rothmans Yearbooks
Original newspaper reports
Ancestry.com
Everton FC Heritage Society |
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