Officials       

At Southampton on Saturday the weather was fine, and the ground appeared in splendid condition. England were the first to take the field, and both teams appeared in the pink of condition. England won the toss, and played with a slight wind. Forster was first conspicuous, and was dribbling straight for the Irish custodian when Boyle intercepted, and effected a fine clearance. Cox, getting clear away made matters dangerous for Ireland, Gibson robbing him. Black and Rea combined well, the latter forcing a corner off Fry. Black made a weak effort with a shot, Oakley having no difficulty in clearing. The English front rank completely baffled the opposing halves, and in a scrimmage forced a corner, from which Crawshaw registered the first goal after twelve minutes. The same player missed by inches only just afterwards. England were always attacking, but Nolan proved equal to several difficult shots. Banks made a fine effort. Nolan fisting away in grand style. Doherty and Clarke got away, and Mansfield receiving from the latter, nearly equalised, Robinson in saving being penalised for carrying the ball. England renewed the attack, Hedley sending in a lightning shot, which Nolan fisted over the bar. The Irish forwards made a desperate attempt to get on terms, and Black missed an easy opportunity. The game was now temporarily stopped; Turner, being charged in the back by Boyle, was compelled to leave the field. England resuming with ten men. A free kick against ireland was nicely placed by Oakley. Foster getting possession, struck the crossbar. Needham cleverly robbed Rea, and the ball being passed to Hedley, that player gave Foster an opportunity. A foul, however, spoilt the combination. Soon after Banks missed a good opportunity. Gibson only partially clearing when close in.
   On resuming, the English team continued with ten men, Turner suffering from a severe shaking. Black was prominent, and after successfully dribbling town towards Robinson, was neatly robbed by Oakley. Banks receiving from Needham, gave to Cox, who forced an abortive corner off Boyle. Soon after the same player forced a corner, from which Crawshaw shot behind. Nolan was applauded for saving from Foster, and Banks receiving, shot behind. Ireland again got away, and the game became more even. Turner was very much missed at outside right. Jones passing to Hedley, enabled Foster to try, but the ball went over. Needham, Banks, and Cox displayed fine combination. A foul against Goodall was successfully cleared by Boyle. The Irish forwards getting away, Black called upon Robinson, who cleared with difficulty. Ireland were again soon attacking. Black, receiving a pass, tested Robinson with a difficult shot. Soon after Cox, receiving from Hedley, shot behind. Black again got away, his centre being headed clear by Fry, the ball being passed to Hedley, who dribbled fully half the length of the ground, and scored a magnificent goal. In shooting he collided with Gibson, and temporarily stopped the game. On restarting, England got away, and Foster registered a third goal.