Everton v Chester Rovers
September 24 th 1881
The above named clubs opened their season at Stanley Park on Saturday, and what otherwise would have been a good game was marred by the incessant rain, which admitted of an hour's play only. Everton having won the toss, elected to play with the wind. A corner kick, early obtained, was entrusted to Dixon, who proved the accuracy of his kicking by placing the globe mid-goal, enabling McGill to reduce the fortress. Another goal immediately followed, but the uprights falling at the moment the goal was disallowed, as was a subsequent one on a place of offside. At this time the passing of the Evertonians was first-class, and after some capital runs effected on the wings a second goal fell to McGill. Some good play was subsequently shown by Wycherley and back on the part of the visitors, who defended goal in a praiseworthy manner. After half-time some give-and-take play ensue, until Richards, and Brettell made a good run and centred, when from a scrimmage, W. Williams scored a third goal. Soon afterwards no side was called, the Everton winning by three goals, and two disputed to nil. Teams; - Everton; - Ashley, goal; Marriott, back; Morris, Dixon, and Parry, half-backs; Richards, McGill (captain), Clarke, Provan and W. Williams, forwards. Chester; - Chambers, goal; W. Davies, and Trainer, backs; Wycherty, and Hack, half-backs; Tomkinson, Griffiths, D. Griffiths, Shone, Banks, and Smith, forwards.
Everton v Chester Rovers (2d teams)
With a favouring wind W. Jones kicked off for Everton, and through some good passing on the part of D. Provan, Gibson scored the first goal for the Evertonians, within five minutes from the start. Upon change of ends Chester tried hard to equalise matters, and succeeded in passing the ball through the posts, but the point was disallowed, within ten minutes from the finish another goal was obtained by the Rovers, which was also disallowed for infraction of rules. Everton thus won by a goal to nil. Everton; - Scott, goal; Higgins, back; J. Williams, Straw, and A.N.Other, half-backs; Gibson, Jones, Wade, T. Williams, Provan and Douglas (captain), forwards.

September 30 th 1881. The Daily Courier
Everton v Chester Rovers (2d team) –Thomas Venables, umpire, writes; - in Tuesday's issue of your paper, I notice that the returns of the match between the above clubs, in which the Everton team claims the match by one goal to nil, are not correct. Their objections in regard to the two goals scored by their opponents were overruled, and the ball kicked from centre.

EVERTON V CHESTER
Cheshire Observer - Saturday 01 October 1881
The above-named clubs opened their season at Stanley-park on Saturday and what otherwise would have been a good game was marred by the incessant rain, which admitted of an hour's play only. Everton having won the toss, elected to play with the wind. A corner kick, early obtained was entrusted to Dixon, who proved the accuracy of his kicking by placing the globe mid-goal, enabling McGill to reduce the fortress. Another goal immediately followed, but the uprights falling at the moment the goal was disallowed, as was a subsequent one on a plea of off-side. At this time the passing of the Evertonian was first class, and after some capital runs effected on the wings a second goal fell to McGill. Some good play was subsequently shown by Wycherley and Hack on the part of the visitors, who defended the goal in praiseworthy manner. After half-time some give-and- take play ensued, until Richards and Brettell made a good run and centred, when from a scrimmage, W. Williams scored a third goal. Soon afterwards no side was called, the Evertonians winning by three goals and two disputed to nil. Teams -Everton : Ashley, goal; Marriott, back ; Morris, Dixon, and Parry, half-backs; Richards, Brettell, McGill, Clark, Provan, and W. Williams, forwards. Chester: Charnock, goal; W. Davies and Trainor, half-backs; Wycherley and Hack, backs; Tomkinson, Griffiths, D Griffiths, Shone, Banks, and Smith, forwards.
EVEBTON v. CHESTER (2d Teams).— With a favouring wind W Jones kicked off for Everton, and through some good passing on the part of D. Provan, Gibson scored first goal for the Evertonians within five minutes from the start. Upon change of ends Chester tried hard to equalise matters, and succeeded in passing the ball through the posts, but the point was disallowed. Within ten minutes from the finish another goal was obtained by the Rovers, which was also disallowed for infraction of rule. Everton thus won by a goal to nil. Everton: Scott, goal; Higgins, back; J Williams, Straw, and
A. N. Other, half-backs; Gibson, Jones, Wade, T. Williams, Provan, and Douglas, forwards.

October 1 st 1881. The Daily Courier
The Everton Association met for the first time the Chester Rovers. Expectations were raised of a closely contested game, but although the Evertonians were playing within their strength they had matters pretty much their own way, and won without giving the Cestrians a sight of the uprights, the score of the victors being three goals, two others being disputed. The new costume of the Evertonians consist of Black jerseys and pants, and White hose, with a crimson sash or band slung crosswise from shoulder to hip, a make up which gives players a neat and business like appearance.

Everton (a team) v Burscough
October 3 rd 1881. The Daily Courier.
On Saturday, in splendid weather, these teams met at Stanley Park, and a most pleasant game ensued. The visitors had choice of ends, and Morris started the ball for Everton by placing it with the left wing forward, who carried it to the proximity of goal, and centred, D. Provan scoring with two minutes from the kick-off. Two minutes later a second goal was registered, this time by Morris, and so thoroughly organised were the home team that the visitors, although playing a hard game, were overmatched. The ball was restarted, and McGill (who up to this time had been absent) was soon at work, and with the assistance of Morris, the Burscough goal was again menaced, D. proven reducing the strong hold by a timely shot, which was supplemented by a fine piece of play on the part of the centres. McGill obtained No 4. The visitors now played better together, and some give-and-take play resulted, until T. Coleman made a run, but danger was averted by a fine kick by Richards, who returned the ball to Gibson, and the forward going with a rush McGill was enabled to score an additional goal. Half-time was then called, and shortly afterwards the visitors' goal was again in danger. Several corner kicks resulted, but no score was made for fifteen minutes, the Burscough players having increased the strength of their backs, and were playing entirely on the defensive. Some fine passing was now noticed on the part of the home team, and the sixth goal was obtained by Morris. Coleman and Woodcock, for Burscough, made several attempts to break away, but through the combined effects of Hiles, Clarke, and J. Williams, were unable to make headway. Several fine shots were now made at the Burscough citadel, which were eventually reduced by McGill with a capital screw-kick. There now being only five minutes to call of time, another attack was made, Morris and McGill taking the globe to the mouth of goal, and by a piece of judicious play McGill turned his back upon goal, and scored the eight point by passing it through with his heel. No side was then called, the Evertonians being victorious by eight goals to nil. Teams; - Everton; - Glover, goal; H. Richards, back; Clarke, Hiles, and J. Williams, half-backs; Gibson, T. Williams, McGill, Morris, Jones, D. Provan, forwards. Burscough; - H. Caunce, goal; W. stretch and G. Nelson, backs; H. Darby, and J. Hunter, half-backs, T. Coleman, E. Woodcock, C. Thoroughgood, J. Peet, J. Thiercus, and R. Bridge, forwards.

Everton v Halliwell Jubilee (2d teams)
October 5 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
This match was played at Halliwell on Saturday in pleasant weather. Everton having lost the toss, the home team commenced the game with the sun and wind in their favour. W. Williams for Everton set the ball in motion, which was swiftly carried forward by the wing players, and cantred to Williams, who secured the first goal. The ball being again started and the Everton team playing well together their opponents fortress was a second time reduced by Williams. Provan, H. Williams, and Richards also scored, and eventually the game was won by Everton by five goals to nil.

ASSOCATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 08 October 1881
Everton (Association) played “a team: against Burscough at Stanley Park, and won anyhow, the visitors having to act throughout on the defensive ad were defeated by eight goals to nothing.  McGill played in brilliant form, capturing the Burscough citadel four times, the last occasion being a smart performance indeed, turning his back to the ball and passing it through with his heel.  D. Provan and Morris obtained the returning four goals between them. 

EVERTON (ASSOCIATION)
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 08 October 1881
Everton (Association) played “a team” against Burscough at Stanley Park, and won anyhow, the visitors having to act throughout on the defensive, and were defeated by eight goals to nothing. McGill played in brilliant form, capturing the Burscough citadel four times, the last occasion being a smart performance indeed, with his heel. D. Provan and Morris obtained the remaining four goals between them.

October 8 th 1881. The Daily Courier
A team of Everton, made short work of the Burscough representatives, who were defeated by eight goals to nil. The latter were completely overmatched from the start, but, unlike many teams under such dispiriting circumstances, they maintained admirable equanimity of temper. The second team of Everton were also successful against the old opponents the Halliwell Jubilee, who notwithstanding defeat, entertained the victors in a manner characteristic of the district.

Everton v Northwich Victoria
October 17 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
On Saturday the holders of the Cheshire Assoication Cup visited Stanley Park, and notwithstanding the boisterous wind, which blew, direct down the field a pleasant game of an hour's duration ensued. The ball was started by the visitors. There was a larger number of spectators present. Richards was soon at work for Everton, and passing well to Asbury, who duly centred to McGill and Provan, some fine play was witnessed, which colminated in the latter putting the ball through by a splendid shot five minutes from the start. On restarting, some excellent play was shown by Pugh and Hughes on the part of the visitors. A throw in now fell to Everton, and Hiles placing well to Asbury and Williams, a capital run was effected which brought about some spirited play in proximity to the Northwich goal, which was eventually reduced by Gibson, but disallowed on plea of offside. Dobell and Spruce now gained possession of the leather and by dint of smart passing neared the Everton goal, but Marriott, by timely interference, placed the ball out of danger. McGill immediately afterwards took the sphere nearly the length of the field, a number of subsequent shots at the visitors fortress being greatly interfered with by the wind, which prevented accurate kicking. A corner kick now fell to the home team, from which, although well placed by Hiles, G. A. Hughes averted danger by placing the ball with Plant and Turnbull, who put in a smart piece of play until checked by Morris, whose half-back play was remarkably good. Some good passing on the part of the home team forwards was not witnessed. Asbury finally centring, and Provan, by a brilliant shot reduced the visitors goal for the second time. Half-time being reached, it was thought the visitors, having the wind in their favour, would equalise matters. McGill restarted the globe, and a rush was at once made by Northwich, their progress being stopped by Parry, who drove back the ball, but only to have the compliment returned by G.A. Hughes, the home team in turn being thrown on the defensive. A couple of corner kicks were entrusted to W. Hughes, but owing to the sturdy play of the home backs the Victorias were unable to score. These were followed by a shot at goal by J. Atherton, which was well repelled by Bargery, and being placed on the right-wing. Asbury made a splendid run, and had he not fallen when about to make his shot, it is very probable the score would have been augmented. J. Plant now displayed his abilities as an athlete, and getting on the ball ran it down in proximity to the home goal, where he passed to Dobell, who had exceedingly hard lines in making his shot, the ball striking the cross bar and rolling over. This was supplemented by another shot by W. Hughes, Bargery being compelled to give a corner. Immediately after the kick was taken no side was called, leaving the home team victorious by two goals to nil. Teams; - Everton; - Bargery, goal; Marriott, back; Morris, Parry and Hile, half-backs; McGill (captain), Provan, Williams, Asbury, Richards, and Gibson, forwards. Northwich; - Hitchin, goal; G.A. Hughes and Pugh, backs; Russell and W. Hughes, half-backs; Dobell, Spruce, Plant, Turnbull, Capp, and J. Atherton, forwards.

EVERTON V NORTHWICH VICTORIA
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 17 October 1881
The Cheshire cup-holders visited Stanley Park on Saturday, and a most enjoyable game was witnessed The Everton won the toss, and elected to play with the wind.  Immediately after the ball was started Richards made a good run, and passing to Ashbury, some fine play took place, Provan eventually reducing the fortress a few minutes from the start.  The second goal was also secured by provan.  This brought half-time, and it was though the visitors would now equalize matters having the benefit of the wind, but when “no side” was called the Evertonians were left the inners by two goals to nil.  Teams; Everton; Bargery, goal; Marriott, back; Morris, Parry, and Hiles, half-backs; McGill, Provan, Williams, Ashbury, Richards and Gibson, forwards.  Northwich.- Hitchin, goal; C.A. Hughes, and Pugh, backs; Rinsell and W. Hughes, half-backs; Doball, Spruce, Plant, Turnbull, Capp, and J. Atherton, forwards. 

EVERTON V NORTHWICH VICTORIA
Athletic News - Wednesday 19 October 1881
On Saturday the holders of the Cheshire Association Cup visited Stanley Park, and notwithstanding the boisterous wind which blew direct down the field a pleasant game of an hour’s duration ensued.  The ball was started by the visitors.  There was a large number of spectators present.  Richards was soon at work for Everton, and passing well to Asbury, who duly centred to McGill and Provan, some fine play was witnessed, which culminated in the latter putting the ball through by a splendid shot five minutes from the start.  On restarting some excellent play was shown by Pugh and Hughes on the part of the visitors. A throw in now fell to Everton, and Hiles placing well to Asbury and Williams, a capital run was affected, which brought about some spirited play in proximity to the Northwich goal, which was eventually reduced by Gibson but disallowed on plea of “off-side.”  Dobell and Spruce now gained possession of the leather, and by dint of smart passing neared the Everton goal, but Marriott by timely interference, placed the ball out of danger.  McGill immediately afterwards took the sphere nearly the length of the field, a number of subsequently shots at the visitors’ fortress being greatly interfered with by the wind, which prevented accurate kicking. A corner kick now fell to the home team from which, although well placed by Hiles, G.A. Hughes averted danger by placing the ball with Plant and Turnbull, who put in a smart bit of play until checked by Morris, whose half-back play was remarkably good.  Some good passing on the part of the home team forwards was now witnessed, Asbury finally centring, and Provan, by a brilliant shot, reduced the visitors’ goal for the second time.  Half-time being reached, it was thought the visitors, having the wind in their favour, would equalize matters.  McGill restarted the globe and a rush was at once made by Northwich, their progress being stopped by Parry, who drove back the ball, but only to have the compliment returned by G.A. Hughes, the home team in turn being thrown on the defensive. A couple of corner kicks were entrusted to W. Hughes but owing to the sturdy play of the home backs the Victorias were unable to score.  These were followed by a shot at goal by J. Atherton, which was well repelled by Bargery, and being placed on the right wing, Asbury made a splendid run, and had he fallen when about to make his shot it is very probable the score would have been augmented.  J. Plant now displayed his abilities as an athlete, and getting on the ball ran it down in proximity to the home goal, where he passed to Dobell, who had exceedingly hard lines in making his shot, the ball striking the cross-bar and rolling over.  This was supplemented by another shot by W. Hughes, Bargery being compelled to give a corner.  Immediately after the kick was taken “No side” was called, leaving the home team victorious by two goals to nil.  Teams;- Everton; Bargery, goal; Marriott, backs; Morris, Parry and Hiles, half-backs; McGill, Provan, Williams, Asbury, Richards, and Gibson, forwards.  Northwich;- Hitchin, goal; G.A. Hughes, and Pugh, backs; Russell, and W. Hughes, half-backs; Dobell, Spruce, Plant, Turnbull, Capp, and J. Atherton, forwards. 

EVERTON V NORTHWICH VICTORIA
Northwich Guardian - Wednesday 19 October 1881
On Saturday the holders of the Cheshire Association Cup visited Stanley Park, and notwithstanding the boisterous wind which blew direct down the field a pleasant game of an hour’s duration ensued.  The ball was started by the visitors.  There was a large number of spectators present.  Richards was soon at work for Everton, and passing well to Asbury, who duly centred to McGill and Provan, some fine play was witnessed, which culminated in the latter putting ball through by a splendid shot five minutes from the start.  On restarting, some excellent play was shown by Pugh and Hughes on the part of the visitors. A throw in now fell to Everton and Hiles placing well to Asbury and Williams, a capital run was effected, which brought about some spirited play in proximity to the Northwich fortress, which was eventually reduced by Gibson, but disallowed on plea of off-side. Dobell and Spruce now gained possession of the leather, and by dint of smart passing neared the Everton goal, but Marriott, by timely interference, placed the ball out of danger.  McGill immediately afterwards took the sphere nearly the length of the field, a number of subsequent shots at the visitors’ fortress being greatly interfered with by the wind, which prevented accurate kicking.  A corner kick fell to the home team, from which, although well placed by Hiles, G.A. Hughes averted danger by placing the ball with Plant and Turnbull, who put in a smart piece of play until checked by Morris, whose half-back play was remarkably good.  Some good passing on the part of the home team forwards was now witnessed, Asbury finally centring, and Provan, by a brilliant shot, reduced the visitors’ goal for the second time.  Half-time being reached, it was thought the visitors, having the wind in their favour, would equalizer matters. McGill restarted the globe, and a rush was at once made by Northwich, their progress being stopped by Parry, who drove back the ball, but only to have the compliment returned by G.A. Hughes, the home team in turn being thrown on the defensive.  A couple of corners kicks were entrusted to W. Hughes, but owing to the study play of the home backs the Victorias were unable to score.  These were followed by a shot at goal by J. Atherton, which was repelled by Bargery, and being placed on the right wing, Asbury made a splendid run, and had he not fallen when about to make his shot, it is very probable the score would have been augumented. J. Plant now displayed his abilities as an athlete, and getting on the ball ran it down in proximity to the home goal, where he passed to Dobell, who had exceedingly hard lines in making his shot, the ball striking the crossbar and rolling over.  This was supplemented by another shot by W. Hughes, Bargery being compelled to give a corner.  Immediately after the kick was taken no-side was called, leaving the home team victorious by two goals to nil.  Teams;- Everton; Bargery, goal; Marriott, backs; Morris, Parry, Hiles, half-backs; McGill, Provan, Williams, Asbury, Richards, and Gibson, forwards. Northwich; Hitchin, goal; G.A. Hughes, and Pugh, backs; Russell, and W. Hughes, half-backs; Dobell, Spruce, Plant, Turnbull, Capper, and J. Atherton, forwards. It will be observed that some of the best players of the Victoria Club were absent. 

October 22 nd 1881. The Daily Courier
After a remarkably successful career, the Everton team on Saturday was for the first time brought vis-à-vis with Northwich Victoria, dual winners of the Cheshire Association Challenge Cup. A well-contested game was the result, the Evertonians being again victorious, while the Victorias retired pointless. Provan scored two goals, the only ones made in brilliant style, and it may safely be said few players in the district have made such a marked advance as this promising young player. The cupholders had hard luck, and none more than Dobell, who towards the close of the game, in making a shot struck the bar and the mortification of seeing the ball roll over. This is the most important match yet won by Everton, and as the club is engaged in the competition for the Lancashire trophy, its progress will be watched with interest.

LANCASHIRE ASSOICATION CHALLENGE CUP
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 24 October 1881
EVERTON V MIDDLETON
The representatives of the latter club journey Everton on Saturday to try conclusion in cup in the first round.  Owing to a time being made it was agreed to play hour only at the expiration of which time the home side were credited with five goals to their credit.  McGill stated the leather, and for some few minutes the game was of a give and take nature until Provan and H. Williams secured the ball and ran it down to the Middleton goal, which reduced by McGill on ten minutes from the start.  It was very evident with juncture the Evertonians would have matters in they own hands, their back play being such as inroads into their territory, and the combined play of the forwards quite overpowered their opponents.  Richard for the home team, now centred in fine form and from coming up opportunely put the globe through the pass.  This smart piece of play was followed by another good exhibition, Provan putting in the ball, which then enabled Gibson to sore, the two goals being obtained in two minutes.  After half time was called the game played entirely on the defensive and no contest on the play of the Evertonians that shot after shot at the Middleton goal, Gibson finally reduced the game.  This performance was shortly afterwards supplement by McGill who from a splendid shot secured a goal which was disallowed on plea of off-side.  The home team now set to work to make the best use of the last few minutes and were regarded by scoring, McGill lows the Middleton fortress once more.  Everton; Bargey, goal; Marriott, back; Morris, Parry and Dixon, half-backs; McGill, Provan, W. Williams, Gibson, Richards, and D.H. Williams, forwards.  Referee, Mr. Lythgoe, of the Birkenhead club. 

EVERTON V MIDDLETON
October 25, 1881. The Sporting Chronicle
Lancashire Association Challenge Cup
The representatives of the Katter club journeyed to Everton on Saturday to try conclusions for supremacy in the first round. Owing to a late start being made it was agreed to play an hour only, at the expiration of which time the home team were credited with five goals to their opponents nil. McGill started the leather and for some few minutes the game was of a give and take nature, until Provan and D.H. Williams secured the ball and ran it down to the Middleton goal, which was reduced by McGill about ten minutes from the start. It was very evident at this juncture the Evertonians, would have matters in their own hands, their back play being such as admitted of no inroads into their territory, and the combination play of the forwards quite overpowered their opponents. Richards for the home team, now centred in fine form, ad Gibson coming up opportunely put the globe through the posts. The smart piece of play was followed by another similar exhibition. Provan putting the ball, which enabled Gibson to score, the two goals being obtained in two minutes. After half-time was called the visitors play entity on the defensive, and so combined was the play the Evertonians that shot after shot fell on the Middleton goal. Gibson finally reducing the game. This performance was shortly afterwards supplemented by McGill, who was off-side. The home team now set to work to make the best5 use of the last few minutes, and were rewarded by seeing McGill reduce the Middleton fortress once more. Everton; Bargery, goal; Marriott, back; Morris, Parry, Dixon, half-backs; McGill, Provan, W. Williams, Gibson, Richards and D.H. Williams, forwards.

Everton v. Middleton.
Athletic News - Wednesday 26 October 1881
The representatives of the latter club journeyed to Everton on Saturday to try conclusions for supremacy the first round. Owing to late start being made it was agreed to play an hour only, at the expiration of which time the home team were credited with five goals to their opponents nil, McGill started the leather, and for some few minutes the game was a give and take nature until Provan and D. H. Williams secured the bail and ran it down to the Middleton goal, which was reduced by M'Gill about ten minutes from the start. It was very evident at this juncture the Evertonians would have matters their own hands, their back play being such admitted of no inroads into their territory, and the combined play of the forwards quite overpowered their opponents. Richards, for the home team, now centred in fine form, and Gibson coming up opportunely put the globe through the posts. This smart piece of play was followed by another similar exhibition Provan putting the ball, which again enabled Gibson score, the two goals being obtained in two minutes. After half-time was called the visitors played entirely on the defensive, and so combined play was the play, of the Evertonians that shot after shot fell on the Middleton goal, Gibson finally reducing the same. This performance was shortly afterwards supplemented by M'Gill, who from a splendid snot obtained a goal, which was disallowed on plea offside. The home team now set to work to make the best use of the last few minutes, and were rewarded by seeing M'Gill reduce the Middleton fortress once more. Everton; Bargery, goal; Marriott, back: Morris, Parry, and Dixon, half-backs; M'Gill, Provan, W, Williams, Gibson, Richards, and D. H. Williams

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 29 October 1881
Two makes in the first round of the Lancashire Association Challenge Cup were played in this neighbourhood.  Middleton (Manchester) being drawn against Everton, the contest came off at Stanley Park, the Manchester team succumbing to the superior prowess of the Evertonians, who registered five goals to nil.  The winners showed their superiority from the start, and rarely did the leather make an incursion into their territory.  Gibson three times reduced the Middeton fortress and McGill twice.  From the form the Everton men are exhibiting I should not be surprised at their making a bold bid for the championship. 
Stanley Park, Halliwell Jubilee v Everton

Everton v Halliwell
October 31 st 1881. The Daily Courier
This match was played at Stanley Park on Saturday, and the weather being fine an enjoyable game, witnessed by a good number of spectators, ended in a victory for the home players by four goals to nil. The visitors were well represented, and showed considerable improvement in their play, Mason (at back) and Turner (goal) frequently clearing their lines in capital style. McGill, having lost the toss, kicked off uphill, and in a few minutes rushed the ball through the Halliwell uprights, but the point was disallowed on plea of “offside.” This, however, only acted as a stimulus to further exertions, and after ten minutes' play of a give-and-take nature the ball was worked up towards the mouth of the visitors' goal, when McGill again sent it flying between the posts, thus securing the first goal. After the kick-off Halliwell strove hard to equalise matters, and Messrs, Morris and Marriott put in some splendid returns, especially the former, his tackling and kicking throughout being first-class. The Everton forwards again getting together were soon rewarded with another goal; this time through the instrumentality of H.D. Williams, who, rushing in opportunely, succeeded in getting the best of the argument with the goalkeeper. Up to half-time no further goals were scored, although Messrs Provan, H.D. Williams, and others worked hard to add to the score. After change of ends, Everton added two more goals, these being credited to W. Gibson, and H. D. Williams respectively. The whole of the home team worked hard, and with a thorough determination for victory. Halliwell were faulty in passing, and invariably kick too far ahead, thus giving a decided advantage to the home players. With this exception they played a good and plucky game. Teams; - G.R. Bargery, goal; T. Marriott, back; J. Parry, R. Morris, and M. Higgins, half-backs; J. Richards W. Gibson, left-wing; J. McGill (captain), W. Williams, centre; A. Provan, and H.D. Williams, right-wing. Halliwell; - W. Turner, goal; H. Holding (captain), and J. Mason, backs; C. Heywood, D. Smith, E. Wilkinson, half-backs; J. Isherwood, J. Plumbley, right-wing; J. Hood, Centre; H. C. Fairhurst, and J. Wilding, left wing.

HALLIWELL JUBILEE V EVERTON
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 31 October 1881
These two clubs met in Stanley Park, on Saturday, in fine but cold weather, a pleasant game ending in a most decisive victory for Everton.  The home team lost the toss, and McGill kicked off against the wind, and after one or two exchanges, the Evertonians brought the leather up on the left wing, and McGill put it through the posts, but the goal was disallowed on a plea of off side.  The ball being again set in motion, by similar tactics to those previously adopted the Jubilee goal was attacked and reduced by McGill.  After about fifteen minutes’ further play, during which the globe was scarcely ever out of the visitors’ half, the ball was brought up on the right wing, and H.D. Williams put it through for the second time.  Everton had now to act on the defensive for a while, and more than once the goalkeeper had to use his hands.  At length the venue was changed, a “corner” falling to Everton without result.  Jubilee had then a nice chance offered to them in a free kick, but the ball went over the bar.  For some few minutes after this McGill was particularly busy, making three shots at goal in quick succession, none of which came off, and just before half-time Halliwell happened on another free kick, and this time it struck the bar.  On reversing ends Everton had both wind and hill in their favour, and the play throughout was almost one continued onslaught on their opponents’ goal, the ball on very rare occasions only getting out of the visitors’ half, the passing and heading being remarkably good.  Gibson was foremost in one combined rush, and notwithstanding the efforts of the Jubilee goal-keeper, he headed it through the posts. A corner kick subsequently secured by Everton landed in front of goal, and after one or two passes, H. D. Williams took a shot and scored the fourth goal.  From this up to the call of time the play was in favour of Everton, who, however, did not increase their score, the game standing at the call of time four goals to nothing.  Players;- Everton; G.R. Bargery, goals; T. Marriott, backs; R. Morris, F. Parry, and F. Gibson, half-backs; H.D. Williams, and A. Provan, right wing; J. McGill (captain) and W. Williams, centres; J. Richards, and W. Gibson, left wing.  Halliwell Jubilee.- W. Turner, goal; H. Holding, and J. Mason, backs; C. Heywood, E. Wilkinson, and D. Smith, half-backs; J. Plumbley, and J. Isherwood, right wing; J. Hood, centre; W.C. Fairhurst, and J. Wilding, left wing. 

EVERTON V. HALLIWELL JUBILEE
Athletic News - Wednesday 02 November 1881
On Saturday last the Halliwell Club sent their first team to Stanley Park, to meet the Everton F.C. The last named club had matters pretty nearly all their own way, and eventually won by four goals. (H.D. Williams (2), McGill and Gibson) to love. Teams; Everton; C.R. Bargery, goal; T. Marriott backs; R. Morris, F. Parry, and F. Gibson; half-backs; J. McGill (captain), and W. Williams, centres; J. Richards, and W. Gibson, left wing. Halliwell Jubilee; W. Turner, goal; H. Holding, and J. Mason, backs; C. Heywood, E. Willkinson, and D. Smith, half-backs; J. Plumbley, and J. Iserwood, right wing; J. Hood, centres, W.C. Fairhurst, and J. Wilding, left wing.

November 5 th 1881. The Daily Courier
After nearly twelve month's uninterrupted success Everton on Saturday, on the home ground at Stanley Park defeated Halliwell Jubilee pointless. Mr. John Houlding, the president of the club, may well be proud of the invincible “Black Watch.” Few Association clubs have made so much progress in such a brief period as Everton. It's proud position being no doubt chiefly due to a course of practice during Moonlight nights and in the summertime.
Today matches.
Everton v Chester Rovers, at Chester.
Everton v St Benedict's at Stanley Park (2d teams)

Everton v Chester Rovers.
November 7 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
The return match between these clubs was played at Chester on Saturday, and resulted in a drawn game, one goal being scored by either side, that for Everton by A. Provan, owing to the inconvenient service of trains, the visitors could only muster seven players, which number, however, was augmented on arrival, although the substitutes were practically of little use. Owing to this cause the visitors were placed at a great disadvantage, their efforts in playing an offensive game being thus serious applauded. Teams; - Everton; - Marriott, Morris, Parry, Richards, Gibson, McGill (captain), A. Provan, and Substitutes. Chester Rovers; - Sharnock, goal; Wytcherley, back; Trainer, Hawk and Pickering, half-backs; Maddock, Thush, Tomkinson, Wilkes, Shone, and Banks, forwards.

ST. BENDICTS V EVERTON (SECOND TEAM)
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 08 November 1881
This match was play at Stanley Park, on Saturday, and resulted in a draw, each side scoring one goal.

EVERTON "A" V. ST. BENEDICT'S
Athletic News - Wednesday 09 November 1881
This game was played at Everton, and, after some exciting play, was left drawn, each side scoring a goal.

EVERTON V CHESTER RESERVES
Northwich Guardian - Wednesday 09 November 1881
The return match between these clubs was played at Chester on Saturday, and resulted in a drawn game, and one goal being scored by either side –that for Everton by A. Provan.  Owing to the inconvenient service of trains the visitors could only muster seven players, which number, however, was augmented on arrival, although the substitutes were practically of little use.  Owing to this cause the visitors were placed at a great disadvantage, their efforts in playing an offensive game being thus seriously crippled.  Teams; Marriott; Morris, Parry; Richards, Gibson, McGill, Captain), A. Provan, and Substitutes. Chester Rovers; Sharnock, goal; Wycherley, back; Trainer, Hawk, and Pickering, half-backs; Maddock, Thrush, Tomkinson, Wilkes, Shone, and Banks, forwards. 

November 12 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
Everton v Liverpool Association, at Stanley Park
Everton v Liverpool Association, at Wavertee

EVERTON V CHESTER ROVERS
Cheshire Observer - Saturday 12 November 1881
The return match between these clubs was played at Chester on Saturday, and resulted in a drawn game, one goal being scored by either side- that for Everton by A. Provan. Owing to the inconvenient service of trains, the visitors could only muster seven players, which number, however, was segmented on arrival, although the substitutes were practically of little use.  Owing to this cause the visitors were placed at a great disadvantage, their efforts in playing an offensive game being thus seriously cropped. Teams; Everton; Marriott, Morris, parry, Richards, Gibson, McGill (captain), A. Provan, and substitutes, Chester Rovers; Sharrock, goal; Wytcherley (captain), back; Trainer, Hack, Pickering, half-backs; Maddock, Thrash, Tomkinson, Wilkes, Shone, Banks, forwards.

Everton v Liverpool Association
November 14 th 188. The Daily Courier
A match was played between the above named clubs, on the ground of the former, on Saturday, in the present of a large number of spectators. The Everton captain having won the toss, elected to play with the wind. A few minutes after play commenced, McGill succeeded in putting the ball between the posts, but the Liverpool Umpire refused to allow a goal, on the plea of offside. The Everton umpire, declined to give a decision, and the referee on being appealed to, first said he had not see the ball played, and afterwards on being pressed by the Everton players decided in their favour. The remainder of the game was very evenly contested and as neither side succeeded in scoring the repute was a draw. Teams; - Liverpool; - Fay goal; Taylor and Simpson, backs; Brunt, and Clark, half-backs; Harvie, Beynon, Mylie, Knightley, Berry, and Howard, forwards. Everton; - Bargery, goal; Marriott, back; Evans, and Morris, and Parry, half-backs; Roberts, Williams, McGill (captain), Provan, W. Williams, and Richards, forwards.

EVERTON V LIVERPOOL (ASSOCITION)
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 14 November 1881
Played on the ground of the former, Stanley Park, on Saturday.  Everton won the toss, and Knightley started the leather for the Liverpudlians.  Williams and Provan were soon at work for Everton, and took the ball the length of the wing, the home team scoring three minutes from the start.  Harvey and Benyon next got possession, but was stopped by a place of smart play on the part of Parry.  After a give and take game, the ball was carried into Liverpool’s quarters, and a hard fight ensued which brought half-time.  On the ball being restarted a smart piece of dribbling on the part of McGill took the ball half-way across the field, ultimately causing the Liverpool custodian to use his hands.  When no side was called the result was a victory for Everton by one goal to nil.  Teams;- Everton; Bargery, goal; Marriott, back; Morris, T. Evans, and Parry, half-backs; Richards, Roberts, McGill (captain), W. Williams, Provan, and D.H. Williams, forwards.  Liverpool.- Fay, goal; Taylor and Simpson, backs; Brunt, and F. Clarke, half-backs; Barry, R.W. Howard, Knightley, Metcalfe, Harvey (captain), and Benyon, forwards. 

LIVERPOOL (A) V, EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Mercury -Monday 14 November 1881
A match was played between the above named clubs on the ground of the latter on Saturday, in the presence of a large number of spectators.  The Everton captain, having won the toss, elected to play with the wind.  A few minutes after play commenced, McGill succeeded in putting the ball between the posts, but the Liverpool umpire refused to allow a goal on the plea of off-side.  The Everton umpire declined to give a decision, and the referee on being appealed to, first said he had not seen the ball played, and afterwards, on being pressed by the Everton players, decided in their favour.  The remainder of the game was very evenly contested, and as neither side succeeded in scoring, the result was a draw. Teams;- Liverpool; Fay, goal; Taylor and Simpson, backs; Harvie, Beynon, Knighley, Mylie, Berry, and Howard, forwards.  Everton; Bargery, goal; Marriott, back; Evans, Morris, and parry, half-backs; McGill, Provan, Williams, Roberts, Richards, anmd W. Williams, forwards. 

EVERTON V. LIVERPOOL
Liverpool Mercury -Tuesday 15 November 1881
These teams met on the ground of the former, at stanley park, on Saturday, anmd the play was witnessed by a large numbers of spectators. Knightley started the ball for the vsiitors, which was quickly taken down to the Liverpool goal, McGill scoring for Everton three minutes from the start.  This being the only goal scored in an hour's play, when "no-side" was called the game stood -Everton one to nil.  Teams;- Everton; goal, Bargery; back; T. Marriott; hla-fbacks, R.W Morris, Thomas Evans, W. parry; Forwards, J. Richards, Roberts, McGill (captain), W. Williams, Provan, and D.H. Williams.  Liverpool; Goal, Fay; backs, Taylor and Simpson; half-backs, Brunt, and F. Clarke; forwards, R.W Howard, Berry, Knighley, Metcalfe, Harvey (captain), and Beynon.   

Everton v Liverpool
November 16 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
With reference to the report of this match published in Monday's “Courier” Mr. F. Parry, the referee, writes as follows; in the report of the above match I notice two misstatements in the first place it is stated that I said I did not see the shot made by Mr. McGill three minutes from the start, Secondly, that I hesitated to do so. In dealing with the first misstatement, I beg to state I made no such assertion, and with regard to the second, I made no hesitancy whatever in giving my decision –when Mr. McGill made the shot, he was not off-side, and on being appeared to, my reply was “A goal.” The Everton won the match by one goal to nil, on the same subject Mr. J. W. Clarke, Hon sec of the Everton Football club writes; - The result is giving a draw, and I the Everton umpire, I am represented as having “declined to give a decision” when Mr. McGill put the ball through the Liverpool posts three minutes from the start. The referee it is also stated equivocated in giving his decision until “pressed by the Everton players” when Mr. McGill made his shot, the Liverpool umpire maintained he was offside, I asserted he was “in play” and on Mr. F. Parry (Referee) being appealed to be immediately declared “a goal for Everton.” I hope you will kindly give me space in your valuable paper for insertion of this as a vindication of Mr. Parry's impartiality.

EVERTON V LIVERPOOL (A).
Liverpool Mercury - Wednesday 16 November 1881
To the Editors of the The Liverpool Mercury
Gentleman,-In your issue of today I notice in the report of the above match two misstatements.  In the first place, it is stated that I said I did not see the shot made by Mr. McGill three minutes from the start.  Secondly, that I hesitated in giving my decision until pressed by the Everton to do so.  In dealing with the first misstatement, i beg to state I made no such assertion; and, with regard to the second, i made no hesitancy whatever in giving my decision.  When Mr. McGill made the shot he was not off-side, and on being appealed to my reply was "A goal" The Everton won the match by one goal to nil.  Nov 14, 1881 F.Parry, Referee
Gentleman, - In the report of the match in today's issue of your paper, the result is given as a draw, and I (the "Everton umpire") am represented as having declined to give a decision when Mr. McGill put the ball through the Liverpool posts three minutes from the start.  The referee, it is also stated, equvocated in giving his decision until "pressed by the Everton players," When Mr. McGill made his shot, the Liverpool umpire maintained he was off-side.  I asserted he was in play, and on Mr. F.W Parry (referee) being appealed to, he immediately declared "a goal for Everton."  I hope you kindly gave me space in your valuable paper for the insertion of this as a vincication of Mr. parry's impartialfty, at the same time trusting it may act as a check to mis-reports.  -J.W.Clark, Hon, Sec Everton F.C 22 village street, Everton, Nov 14, 1881

November 17 th 1881. The Daily Courier
Everton v Liverpool
With reference to the disputed match between these clubs, Mr. E. Berry, sec, LA Club writes; Allow me state that not withstanding the statement of Messrs Parry and Clarke to the contrary, the report in your issue of Monday is accurate in every respect. I have no wish to indulge in a paper warfare over a matter which does not interest the majority of your readers, or else I could furnish you with abundant evident of the correctness of the report (with this communication the discussion my now cease, so far as we are concerned; but it may be well to say that if clubs cannot agree as to the results of the games it may be necessary to exclude their reports from publication altogether).

November 19 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
Everton and Liverpool having each won their ties in the Lancashire Challenge Cup Competition, a large gathering assembled in the North-end Park on Saturday to witness the first of the annual matches between the two clubs. The Evertonians went away with a dash, and scored within a few minutes of the start. The goal however, was disputed, and there are conflicting allegations as to the action of the umpire; but there can be no doubt whatever that the referee give it as a goal for Everton. This is corroborated by independent testimony. A prominent member of the Liverpool team was distinctly heard to call out, is it, or is it not, a goal? To which the referee promptly relied “A goal.” Now, as Liverpool did not score how can a drawn game be claimed? Unfortunately much of the game, which was but of an hour's duration, owing to an inconveniently later start, was marred by much unseemly disputation. Wide publicity has unwittingly been given to a statement that Mr. F. Parry the referee, is a member of the Everton team, thus impugning his impartiality. We have that gentleman's authority for stating that he is not a member of the team, nor is he, or has he ever been a member of the club.

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 19 November 1881
A very unpleasant and disagreeable match was played between the Everton and Liverpool Association Club at Stanley Park.  The represented both elevens had brought together a large course of spectators, and party feelings was high.  The accounts as finished from  Press by the two clubs were at variance.  Evans claiming the victory by a goal to nothing, with the other side said that McGill who put the ball through was “off-side” at the time, according their own umpire’s view.  The Liverpool team goes on to say that “the Everton umpire refused to give a decision, and the referee (a member of the home team) first said he had seen the ball played, but afterwards on being plead by the Everton players decided in their favour.  Consequently on this report, the Everton umpired referee have given a flat contradiction , -who printed the Liverpool association the statement therein contained.  I have made diligent inquiry from disinterested parties who were present and thoroughly well able to give on the merits of the case, and I strongly have the opinion that Everton were fairly entitled to the goal and victory claimed.  Be that as it say unless the contests are played in a right and straight forward spirit it were better they well let alone, and when a report is suggested for publication it should be somewhat near the writers bearing in mind that there are generating few spectators present who know something of the game. 
Over Wanderers v Everton at Stanley Park

Everton v Over Wanderers.
November 21 st 1881. The Daily Courier
On Saturday the latter journeyed to Stanley Park, and a most enjoyable game was witnessed by a large concourse of people. The visitors won the toss, and McGill on starting the globe entrusted it to Provan and Williams, who at once menaced the Wanderers' goal, Jones the custodian averting danger in fine style. Forster and Cunningham now got away, but failed to get through the Everton backs, who have rendered their goal impregnable for over twelve months. J. Richards and Roberts were now conspicuous, and centring to McGill, Jones's ability as a custodian was again tested. Several corner kicks fell to the home team, but owing to the sturdy play of the visitors' back no score was made. F.G. Heaton, Turnbull, and Stevenson kicked in fine form for the Wanderers; whilst Provan and Richards were centring well, and Morris, Marriott, and Evans, at back, were effective for Everton. half-time was reached without either side having scored, and although the Everton confined the visitors to their quarters (the wings here doing some splendid work) it was not until some capital shots by Provan, which were well handed out by Jones, that Richards, who came up opportunely placed the ball through the posts amidst ringing cheers. From this time Everton pressed their opponents until the close of the game, McGill having very hard lines with several of his shots. Everton thus won a well-played game by one goal to nil, in an hour and ten minutes' play. Teams; - Everton; - Bargery, goal; T. Evans, back; R. W. Morris, T. Marriott, and W. Parry, half-backs; J. Richards, Roberts, McGill (captain), W. Williams, A. Provan, and D.H. Williams, forwards. Wanderers; - Jones goal; R. Turnbull, and A. Williamson, backs; F.G. Heaton, S.A. Stevenson, and A.E. Powles, half-backs; J. Wrench, S. De T. Cunningham, R. B. King, W. G. Forster, and N. G. Woodyattt (captain), forwards.

EVERTON V OVER WANDERERS
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 21 November 1881
On Saturday the latter journeyed to Stanley Park, and a most enjoyable game was witnessed by a large concourse of spectators.  The visitors won the toss, and McGill, on starting the globe, entrusted it to Provan and Williams, who at once menaced the Wanderers’ goal, Jones, the custodian, averting danger in fine form.  Forester and Cunningham now got away, but failed to get through the Everton backs, who have rendered their goal impregnable for over twelve months.  Several corner kicks fell to the home team, but owing to the sturdy defence of the visitors’ back division no score was made.  After half-time was called neither side having scored a point, great excitement prevailed, and although Everton confined the visitors to their quarters, it was not until some capital shots by Provan that Richards, who came up opportunity, placed the ball through the posts amidst ringing cheers.  From this time Everton pressed their opponents until call of time, McGill having very hard lines with several of his shots.  Everton thus won by one goal to nil.  Teams;- Everton; Bargery, goal; T. Evans, backs; Marriott, R.W. Morris, and W. Parry, half-backs; J. Richards, Roberts, J. McGill, W. Williams, A. Provan, and D.H. Williams, forwards.  Over Wanderers; Jones, goal; R. Turnbull and A. Williamson, backs; F.G. Heaton, S. Stevenson, and A. E. Powles, half-backs; R.B. King, W.G. Forester, J. Wrench, S de T. Cunningham, and N.G. Woodyatt (captain), forwards. 

OVER WANDERERS V EVERTON
Northwich Guardian - Wednesday 23 November 1881
This match was played at Everton on Saturday.  The Wanderers managed to get something like a good team, although their best half-back was unable to play, owing to an accident in the hunting field.  The Evertonians were very confident of success as they have already beaten the Cheshire challenge cup holders, who are considered the best players in that county.  For the first half neither side could secure a point, but soon after half-time, a strong wind sprang up in favour of Everton, and darkness setting in, the Wanderers, not knowing the ground, were greatly handicapped.  About ten minutes before time, Everton managed to score a goal and no other point being registered for either side were left victors by one goal to nil.  Heaton played splendidly for the Wanderers, and Morris and Evans did good services for Everton.  The following were the teams;- Wanderers; J.W. Jones, goal; R. Turnbull, and A. Williamson, backs; F.G. Heaton, S.A. Stephenson, and A.E. Powles, half-backs; N.G. Woodyatt (captain), W.G. Forester, R.B. King, S. De T Cunningham, and J. Wrench, forwards.  Everton; G. Bargery, goal; T. Evans, backs; T. Marriott, R.W. Morris, and W. Parry, half-backs; J. Richards, Roberts, J. McGill, W. Williams, D. Provan, and D.H. Williams, Forwards. 

Northwich Guardian - Wednesday 23 November 1881
This match was played at Everton on Saturday.  The Wanderers managed to get something like a good team, although their best half-back was unable to play, owing to an accident in the hunting field.  The Evertonians were very confident of success as they have already beaten the Cheshire challenge cup holders, who are considered the best players in that county.  For the first half neither side could secure a point, but soon after half-time, a strong wind sprang up in favour of Everton, and darkness setting in, the Wanderers, not knowing the ground, were greatly handicapped.  About ten minutes before time, Everton managed to score a goal and no other point being registered for either side were left victors by one goal to nil.  Heaton played splendidly for the Wanderers, and Morris and Evans did good services for Everton.  The following were the teams;- Wanderers; J.W. Jones, goal; R. Turnbull, and A. Williamson, backs; F.G. Heaton, S.A. Stephenson, and A.E. Powles, half-backs; N.G. Woodyatt (captain), W.G. Forester, R.B. King, S. De T Cunningham, and J. Wrench, forwards.  Everton; G. Bargery, goal; T. Evans, backs; T. Marriott, R.W. Morris, and W. Parry, half-backs; J. Richards, Roberts, J. McGill, W. Williams, D. Provan, and D.H. Williams, Forwards. 

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 26 November 1881
A capital Association game was played at Stanley Park between Everton and the Over Wanderers, the Evertonians winning by a goal to nil, and time had advanced well in the second half before this point was registered, the defence of both sides being exceptionally fine. 
Earlestown, Everton v Earlestown (A)
Stanley Park, Everton b Earlestown (second team) (A)

November 26 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
The match between the Over Wanderers and the increasingly popular Everton Club attracted fully 1,500 spectators to Stanley Park. Ably sided by Messrs Jones (goal) and Heaton, of the Bootle club, the Wanderers played a capital defensive game. So stubborn indeed, was the contest that after 80 minutes' play the unbeaten “Black Watch” were hailed the victors by one goal only to nil.

Everton v Earlestown.
November 28 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
The above clubs met on the ground of the latter on Saturday, and what would otherwise have been a good game was marred by the bad state of the ground and a boisterous wind. The home team won the toss, and McGill started the ball for the visitors, which was at once taken to the home goal, at which a series of attacks commenced, but owing to the breeze and the able manner in which Appleton kept goal no score was made for a considerable time, the ball several times striking the uprights. Eventually the visitors' forwards went with a rush, and by a splendid long shot W. Williams scored. No addition was made to the score upto half-time, after which the visitors, slightly favoured with the wind, kept up a constant battering at the home fortress, and although several corner-kicks were obtained, the wind did not admit of more than a couple being accurately placed. The home team played a good defensive game all through. At the call of time the Evertonians were victorious by one goal to nil. Teams; - Earlestown; - Appleton, goal; Andy and Bradshaw, backs; Bowler, and Green, half-backs; Cameron, Champion, Dagnall, Sudworth, Sibbald, and Sins, forwards. Everton; - McGregor, goal; T. Evans, back; T. Marriott, R. W. Morris, and W. Parry, half-backs; McGill (captain), W. Williams, A. Provan, D. H. Williams, J. Richards, and F. Brettell, forwards.

EVERTON V EARLESTOWN
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 28 November 1881
The above clubs met on the ground of the latter on Saturday, and what otherwise would have been a good game was marred by the dreadful state of the ground, together with a boisterous wind.  The home team won the toss, and McGill started the ball for the visitors, and it was at once taken to the home goal, at which a series of attacks commenced, owing to the wind and the able manner in which Appleton kept goal, no score was made, the ball several striking the up-rights.  Eventually the visitors forwards went with a rush, and by a splendid long shot W. Williams scored.  Until half-time the attack was kept up by Everton, but no addition was made to the score.  After half-time the visitors with the wind slightly in their favour, pressed their opponents until the call of time, and, although several corner kicks fell to their lot, the wind did not admit of more than a couple being accurately placed.  The home team played a good determined game all through.  At the call of time the Evertonians were victorious by one goal to nil.  Teams;- Everton; Bargery, goal; T. Evans, backs; R.W. Morris, T. Marriott, and W. Parry, half-backs; A. Provan, D.H. Williams, J. McGill, W. Williams, J. Richards, and F. Brettell, forwards.  Earlestown.- Appleton, goal; Andy and Bradshaw, backs; Bowker, and Green, half-backs; Cameron (Captain), Champion, Dagnall, Sudworth, Sibbald, and Sinis, forwards. 

December 3 rd 1881. The Daily Courier.
The Evertonians had cause to remainder their visit to Earlestown; in such wretched conditions was the ground that attempts at goal were well nigh as ludicrous as would be those of a dromedary in an effort to squeeze his ill-shaped frame through the eye of a needle. Ever and anon the ball was found disporting itself in bucad pools of water, and in course of time the obdurate globe became so saturated and clogged with a villainous compound of adhesive clay and earth, that it refused to travel, a solitary goal was placed, and that by the “Black Watch”, which was their only consolation.
Todays matches.
Everton v St. Peter's at Stanley Park
Everton v St. Mary's at Stanley Park (2d team)

Everton v St. Peter's.
December 5 th 1881. The Daily Courier.
A match between these clubs were witnessed by above 800 spectators at Stanley Park, on Saturday. On the ball being started it was immediately taken up to the St. Peter's goal, at which several shots were made in quick succession, and had it not been for the good goalkeeping of the St. Peter's custodian, their citadel must have been reduced several times. Eventually, after about twenty minutes' play. Richards scored the only goal. After half-time the St. Peter's still stood on the defensive, and so combined was their back play that, although several corner kicks fell to the Evertonians and shot after shot was made at their opponents' goal, no further score was made. The Evertonians pressed their opponents throughout the game, and won by one goal to nil. Everton; - Bargery, goal; Marriott, back; Morris, Parry and Dixon, half-backs; Richards, Brettell, McGill (captain), W. Williams, Provan, and D. D. Williams, forwards.
Everton (2d team) v. St. Mary's.
These teams met on the ground of the latter at Stanley Park. Wade started the ball against the wind for Everton, which was at once carried to the home goal, and reduced by Gibson from a long shot within three minutes from the start. From this upto half-time, give-and-take play ensued, following which the home team played entirely on the defensive, the Evertonians winning by one goal to nil.

EVERTON V ST. PETER’S
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 05 December 1881
About 800 spectators assembled at Stanley Park on Saturday to witness a match between the above clubs.  On the ball being started it was immediately taken up to St. peter’s goal, at which several shots were made in quick succession, and had it not been for the good goalkeeping of the visitors their citadel would have been reduced several times.  For about twenty minutes the Everton were kept at bay, and then the shots fell so fast upon St. Peter’s fortress that it was impossible to withstand them all, Richards being the one to score the only goal.  After half-time St. Peter’s were still compelled to act on the defensive, but so combined was their back play that, although several corner kicks fell to the Evertonians, no further score was made and Everton won by one goal to nothing.
EVERTON (SECOND TEAM) V ST. MARY’S
Played on the ground of the later at Stanley Park, on Saturday, the Evertonians winning by one goal to nil. 

December 10 th 1881. The Daily Courier
Many years ago a racehorse of considerable celebrity enjoyed the reputation of being able to make the semblance of a race with even a Shetland Pony. That hook was Fisherman, and from a football point of view, the Evertonians would seem destined to rival the equines phenomenon. During thirteen months has an unbroken series of victories been inscribed on the records of the club, but singularly of late these have been achieved by one goal to nil, as was the case in the match with St. Peter's on Saturday. Today Everton the only Liverpool club left in the county cup competition will meet Turton in the second round of ties, and it would be singular indeed were the results again by one goal to nil.

TURTON V EVERTON
Bolton Evening News - Monday 12 December 1881
These teams met on Saturday to decide their tie in the second round for the above cup, on the ground of the former.  The home team were minus the services, through indisposition, of H. brown, and R. Trainer, the place of the former being supplied by an entirely new man, viz., J. Raby, who turned out to be a pretty fair substitute.  The home team lost the toss, and J. Haworth kicked off about 3.20.  In five minutes Hamer scored first blood for Turton, and for a short time after play was of an even character, the leather travelling rapidly to each end of the field, and them from a scrimmage Turties scored a second goal.  Directly after the kick off from the centre the visitors had a free kick in the Turton goal, but nothing resulted from it.  Bentley now made a good run, and passing cleverly to J. Haworth that player put the ball to Halliwell, who placed a third goal to the credit of his side.  Up to the call of half-time no further score was made.  Everton now kicked off and Turton soon got a corner but it proved unavailing, and the visitors making a rush placed the Turton goal in jeopardy but Trainor and Greenhalgh saved their charge capitally.  Following up the ball well, H. Howarth made an excellent shot, but the Everton goalkeeper grandly put the ball out of danger.  McGill now distinguished himself as also did proven but the home team backs were in excellent form, and their efforts at scoring proved futile.  Bentley now put in another clever run, and placing the ball well in the centre Halliwell shot and sent the leather between the uprights for the Turton, but the score was disallowed on the ground of off-side.  Everton now made a delightful rush and their efforts were forwarded Raby the home keeper failing in attempting to save.  From now to the call of time play was very even, and Turton left the field victors by three goals to one.  Teams;- Turton; Raby, goal; Trainor, and Greenhalgh, backs; Seed and Tootill, half-backs; Bentley (Captain), and Rothwell, rights; Halliwell, and Hamer, left; J. and H Haworth, centres; W.T. Dixon, umpire..  Everton; G. Bargery, goal; T. Evans and T. Marriott, backs; F.W. Morris, and W. Parry, half-backs; A. Provan, and D.G. Williams, right; J. Richards, and W. Gibson, left; J. McGill and F. Brettell, centre;  Umpire, T.H. Clark, Referee; Mr. N.T. Walsh, Darwen. 

LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE CUP
Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, December 12, 1881
TURTON V EVERTON
The team of the Turton club who have to meet Darwen in the third round of the National Association Cup, were opposed to the Everton representatives on Saturday, at Turton, the home team winning by three goals to one.

Everton v Turton
December 13 th 1881. The Daily Courier
This match in the second round of the Lancashire Challenge Cup competition was played at Turton on Saturday. Neither side was represented by a full strength, but a good game resulted nevertheless. The visitors winning the toss, the ball was kicked off by J. Howarth for the home players. In five minutes the first goal was secured by Hamer for Turton, and then from a scrimmage Turton added a second goal. Shortly after restarting, Everton had a free kick, but nothing can of it. Bentley then made a good run, and passing neatly to J. Haworth, the latter transferred it to Halliwell, who sent the ball through the posts for the third time. No further score was made up to the call of half-time. The visitors, after kicking off jeopardised their antagonists' goal, but W. Trainor and Greenhalgh saved their charge capitally. Following up well, H. Haworth made a clever shot, which was as cleverly stopped by the goalkeeper. McGill now distinguished himself, as did Provan, but the home team backs were in capital form, prevented the visitors from scoring. Bentley was again prominent with another good run, and centring the ball, Halliwell rushed up and shot it under the bar, but it was disallowed on the plea of “offside.” Everton made a determined rush, and their efforts were rewarded with a goal, the keeper falling in attempting to stop the ball. Up to the finish play was very even, and Turton left the field the winners by three goals to one. Teams; - Turton; - Raby, goal; Trainor and Greenhalgh, backs; Seed and Tootbill, half-backs; Bentley (captain), Rothwell, Halliwell, Hamer, and J. and H. Haworth, forwards. Everton; - Bargery, goal; Evans and Marriott, backs; Morris, and Parry, half-backs; Proven, Williams, McGill (captain), Brettell, J. Richards, and Gibson, forwards.

December 17 th 1881. The Daily Courier
Everton v Bootle at Stanley Park
Everton v Bootle, at Bootle (2d teams)

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 17 December 1881
At length Everton (Association) have had to succumb.  On Saturday, in playing off with Turton in the second round the Lancashire Association Challenge Cup, they lost by three goals to one.  Everton have had a most wonderful run of luck, as I believe up to this match they had not lost a goal for fully a twelvemonth. 
Bootle, Everton v Bootle (Second teams) (A)
Stanley Park, Oswestry v Everton (A)

TURTON MATCH
Athletic News - Wednesday 21 December 1881
Referring to the Lancashire Cup-tie between Turton and Everton clubs, the author of the “Evertonian” football notes in a Liverpool contemporary writes as follows; - “As may be surmised, when the telegram arrived from Turton on Saturday evening, the burden of the song in the Everton was ‘the spell is broken,’ for the last link that attached Liverpool to the country trophy had snapped asunder.  The beating by three goals to one was not crushing; but for this  result those who advocated a change of the tactics which have so long ensued victory are chiefly responsible.  Deviation from a clearly defined track is the sure precursor of disaster and the Evertonians will now have learned the truth of the adage ‘older and wiser.’  The game, to all appearance, was literally thrown away.  Recently we saw Everton by two goals beat Northwich Victoria, holders of the Cheshire Cup, who in turn, played a drawn game with Stoke-on-Trent, whilst the latter a week ago absolutely drew with Aston Villa.  But experience is the best of teachers, and the lesson ought not to be lost sight of.”  
I don’t know what the Turton people will think about the Everton men “literally throwing the game away,” bit I should think that it would always be odds on Turton beating Everton.  The inference to be drawn from the last part of the extract is that Everton is a two goals better team than the Aston Villa!  Reasoning in the same manner the Blackburn Olympic must be nine goals better than the Aston Villa because the first-named team beat the Northwich Victoria by nine goals to nil! 

December 24 th 1881.
Everton v Manchester Wanderers, at Manchester
Everton v Linden, at Stanley Park (2d team)

FOOTBALL NOTES
Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, December 24, 181
The neighbouring Association clubs were a little mixed up in their arrangements for Saturday last. First, Bootle were to play the Over Wanderers, and Oswestry were to play Everton; And these two fixtures were scratched. Then Everton were to engage Bootle at Stanley Park, but something went wrong with that arrangement; and the whole wound up with Bootle playing the Wirrall Association, who went back to Cheshire beaten by seven goals to nothing, though it is but fair to say that the losers were a man short.
Manchester, Everton v Manchester Wanderers (A)
Stanley Park, Everton (second team), v. Liverpool Linden (A)
Stanley Park, St. Benedict’s v. Everton (second team) (A)

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Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 31 December 1881
Northwich, Everton v Northwich (A)
Stanley Park, Northwich Victoria v Everton (second team) (A)

December 31 st 1881
Everton v Northwich Victoria at Northwich
Everton v Northwich Victoria, at Stanley Park, (2d teams)

NORTHWICH VICTORIA v. EVERTON.
Athletic News - Wednesday 04 January 1882
This return match was played AT Northwich on Saturday afternoon last, before a good number of spectators. The first match was played at Everton in October last, when the Northwich team were unexpectedly defeated by two goals to nil, although having the best of the play. Feeling confident of their ability to reverse this result, the Cheshire men have been looking forward to the return match, in which they proved themselves vastly superior to the Evertonians (alias the “Liverpool Invincible Black Watch”) who, notwithstanding the assistance they received from F. G. Heaton, the well-known Bootle half-back, had to submit to six goals to two a defeat, which would probably have been more severe had not Turnbull been obliged to leave the home team half an hour before time. Capper having won the toss, Everton kicked off. For a few minutes the play was rather loose, and then the home team severely pressed the visitors and, not to be denied, scored twice. Capper kicking the first goal and Dobell the second. The visitors now made desperate efforts to score, and from a throw-in near the home goal Provan shot the ball under the bar. Nothing daunted by this, the home team returned to the Everton quarters, and before half-time was called Spruce and Capper had added the third and fourth goals. After change of ends, the Evertonians played up energetically for a while, but the play of the home team was too good. Plant eventually scoring a fifth goal. The Victorias continued to press their opponents until a long kick gave McGill a chance, and, following well up, and being aided by some loose play on the part of the Northwich backs, he scored the second goal for his side. Scarcely a minute elapsed before Capper scored the sixth goal for the home team. Time was soon called, leaving the Northwich team conquerors by six goals to two. Evans, F. G. Heaton, Provan, and McGill were most conspicuous for Everton, while Russell, Turnbull, Plant, and Dobell were best for the home team. Sides;— Northwich.— Kitchen, goal; F. W. Hughes and Butterworth, backs; Russell and W. half-backs ; Capper (captain), Spruce, Plant, Turnbull, Dobell, and Vernon, Everton.— Richardson, goal; Evans (Captain), back; F. O. Heaton, Marriott, and Morris half-backs, McGill, Higgins, Provan, D. H. Williams, Richards, and Parry, forwards. Umpires: G. A. Hughes (Northwich) and W. Jones (Everton). Referee: Mr. C. J. Hughes (hon. sec. Cheshire Association).

NORTHWICH V EVERTON
Northwich Guardian - Wednesday 04 January 1882
The return match between these clubs came off at Northwich on Saturday.  When the teams first met at Everton early in the season, the Northwich club was poorly represented, and the Evertonians scored a decisive victory; but they had the tables turned upon them on Saturday, the Victorias defeating then in an unmistakable fashion.  The sides was as follows;- Northwich; Hitchen, goal; F. Hughes, and Butterworth, backs; W. Hughes, and Russell, half-backs; Capper (captain), Plant, Turnbull, Dobell, Vernon, and Spruce, forwards. Everton; Richardson, goal; Evans (captain), backs; Marriott, F.G. Heaton, and Morris, half-backs; J. McGill, Higgins, Provan, D. H. Williams, Richards, and Parry, forwards. Mr. G.A. Hughes acted as umpire for Northwich, and Mr. W. Jones, for Everton. Mr. C.J. Hughes acted as referee. The home players had the best of the game all through, and ultimately they won by six goals to two.  Capper obtained three goals, Dobell one, Spruce one, and Plant one. The Victorias plated remarkably well to a man, the performances of Pant and Russell being especially conspicuous.  For the last half-hour they played without Turnbull, who was obliged to leave to fulfil another engagement.  The visitors were a fine lot of men, and paid a good deal of attention to passing; but they were overmatched.  The result of the contest has given much satisfaction in “home circles” as this is the first reverse that the “Invincible Black Watch”-as the Everton club styles itself- has suffered during the present season.

NORTHWICH VICTORIA V EVERTON
January 7, 1882. Blackburn Standard.
This match was played at Northwich on Saturday, and ended in the visitors being easily defeat by six goals to two. Teams: - Northwich Victoria: - Hitchen, goal; F.W. Hughes and Butterworth, backs; Russell, and W Hughes half-backs; Capper (captain), Spruce, Turnbull, Plant, Dobell, and Vernon forwards. Everton: - Richardson goal; Evens (captain),back; Marriott, F.G. Heaton, and Morris half-backs; McGill, Higgisn, Provan, D.H. William's, Richards, and Parry, forwards.

NORTHWICH V EVERTON
Cheshire Observer - Saturday 07 January 1882
This match was played at Northwich on Saturday, and ended in the visitors easily defeated by six goals to two.  Teams; Northwich Victoria; Hitchen, goal; F.W. Hughes, and Butterworth, backs; Russell, and W. Hughes, half-backs; Capper (captain), Spruce, Turnbull, Plant, Dobell, and Vernon, forwards.  Everton; Richardson, goal; Evans (captain), back; Marriott, F.G. Heaton, and Morris, half-backs; McGill, Higgins, Provan, D. H. Williams, Richards, and Parry, forwards. 

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Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 07 January 1882
Northwich Victoria who for the past two seasons have held the Cheshire Association Challenge Cup defeated Everton on Saturday and the retrieved their laurels as it will be remembered in October last the Evertonians were the winners at Stanley Park by two goals to nil.  The victory on this occasion was a most signal one- six to two.  The principal performers for the Victorias were capper, Debell, and Sprace, whilst McGill and Provan put the ball through for Everton. 

January 7 th 1882. The Daily Courier
With the close of the old year Everton sustained a crushing defeat from Northwich Victoria, the cupholders of Cheshire, which amply avenged the two-goal discomfiture previously sustained at Stanley Park. That the Victorias were thoroughly on their mettle and meant business was evident from the moment the ball was set in motion. Capper, their captain, lost no time in getting an example which was followed by others of his team, who made such a determined onslaught on the Everton citadel that it was successfully stormed on six occasions. Twice the Evertonians retaliated, but generally they appeared unable to cope with the opposing forwards.
Today's game
Everton v St. Peter's, at Stanley Park
Everton v St Peter's, at Stanley Park (2d teams)

St. Peter's v Everton
January 9 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
This return match was played at Stanley Park on Saturday, when Everton were returned victorious by four goals to nil. The game was played in bolsterous weather, which, interfered greatly with the passing. McGill named for Everton and Won, so at 3.45 p.m. Lindsay kicked off for St. Peter's. Owing to the strong gale blowing, the ball could not be persuaded to travel, and there followed a succession of assault on St. Peter's goal. At length Provan, with one of his best shots, scored the first goal for Everton, W. Williams followed, securing a point from a long shot. On the ball being restarted, a little loose play ensued, McGill got possession, and ran the ball down the centre, passing to Richards, who succeeded in placing another goal top the credit of Everton. Sundry free kicks were allowed on both sides, then the Everton forwards settled down to some steady work, and were awarded by an augmentation of their score, Provan opportunely touching the globe between the ‘trees.” Half time was then called, but the wind now blowing full in the teeth of the Everton, they were unable to increase their score, being rather unfortunate on several occasions. The Everton team were not in full strength, as three of their firsts were unavoidably absent, but on the whole they played a very creditable game. Teams; - Everton; - J. Houlgrave, goal; R. Morris, back; F. Brettle, W. H. Parry, and J. F. McGregor, half-backs; J. McGill, W. Williams, A. Provan, H. Williams, W. Roberts, and J. Richards, forwards. St. Peter's; - W. Wilson, goal; R. McGuinness, and W. Cartwright, backs; Ross and Walsh, half-backs; Lindsay, McLennan, Grant, McGowan, Bell, and another forwards. Everton V St. Peter's. (2d teams)
These teams met on the ground of the latter on Saturday. St. Peter's kicked off, but the globe was well returned by the Everton backs, which were pretty good for the occasion. Provan getting possession of the ball passed to Gibson and Bell, the latter scoring from a screw-kick, Provan being the next to score, twice in succession, when ends were changed. St.Peter's now having wind and hill in their favour, tried hard to score, but the Everton back averted danger, and the globe was carried to St. Peter's goal and their colours again brought low, this time by J. Douglas. Some give-and-take play now ensued, and Gorrie, for St. Peter's, breaking away, secured a goal at the end of the game, Everton thus proving the winners by four goals to one.

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Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 14 January 1882
Everton and St. Peters tried conclusions at Stanley Park on Saturday.  Everton having the advantage of a gentle gale, contrived to reduce the Saints fortress four times in the first half, and when they had the wind against them held their own throughout and won by four goal to nothing. 
Bootle, Everton v Bootle (A)
Stanley Park, Boottle v Everton (Second team) (A)

January 14 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
The Everton club on Saturday played off its remaining fixtures with St. Peter's in the first team match with Evertonians disposed of their opponents, by four goals to nil, and in the second by four goals top one.
Todays matches,
Everton v Bootle, at Marsh-lane,
Everton V Bootle, at Stanley Park, (2d teams)

BOOTLE V EVERTON
Athletic News - Wednesday 18 January 1882
In the Liverpool district great interest was taken in the match between the rival clubs, Bootle and Everton, and every effort was made put on the field truly representative teams, but Bootle were unable to secure the services of E. V. Rayner C. Edwards. However, they were fortunate in having in their places the brothers Baxter, whose play was really excellent. Bootle led off with scoring a goal, but their antagonists soon had their revenge, and won by four goals to one, a score that does not show the state of the game, as the play was just about as even it well could be all events two goals would have been nearer the mark than the actual score. The goalkeeper made a stupid mistake in allowing the ball from a long kick to roll slowly through the posts, amid the laughter of the spectators. McGill, the Everton captain, played magnificently for the winners, and Bootle were best represented by Henstock, E. Baxter, Turner, and Heaton. 

EVERTON V BOOTLE
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 16 January 1882
Considerable interest was excited in the meeting of the above clubs, who stand out in advance of all others playing under the rules of the Association in this neighbourhood, and some five hundred eager partisans assembled on the Bootle ground, Marsh Lane, on Saturday, to witness the contest.  Everton winning the toss, Bootle kick off with what little breeze there was against them, and Everton got a “corner” after a few minutes’ play, which was nicely got clear and brought into Everton territory, and J. Baxter out the ball through the posts, Bargery stumbling in his attempt to stop the shot.  The visitors had still to act on the defensive for a time, and Bootle secured a corner kick, which, on being headed away, Everton rushed along, and “hands” in front of the home team’s goal gave Everton a free kick, which dropped into a good position, and the Everton captain planted the leather in the mouth of the goal, thus equalizing matters.  On starting from centre, Morris was quickly in possession, and dribbled for some distance, then passed to McGill, who cleverly dodged the Bootle backs, and again giving a final touch, registered goal two.  Bootle wee sorely pressed for some time, free and corner kicks falling to Everton, and on more than one occasion Jones had to fist the leather back, but no further score was made up to half-time.  Upon change of ends Everton continued to maintain the advantage, Richards and Provan making a serious assault on the Bootle fortress, but Heaton and the Baxters, by skillful maneceuvring, caused the scene to operations to be changed, and the Evertonians had energetically to defend their goal, but, coming successfully through the difficulty the globe reached the centre, was then passed to the right wing, from whence W. Williams brought it deftly along, and, waiting his opportunity, toed to McGill, who after one or two touches charged, and goal three was registered. A run down the centre by Morris ended in Richards shooting at goal, but unsuccessfully, the ball going over the bar.  Henstock, Heaton, and Turner then put in some smart passing, but on the first named gaining a vantage point Morris came to the rescue, and soon after Bootle got a free kick, and though Heaton made the most of it, Everton quickly recovered, and Provan from centre passed to Richards (left wing), who manipulated the globe with great judgement, then centred to McGill, who kicked at the goal, and the keeper, in attempting to hand it out, helped it in.  the game was very evenly contested from this to the finish, no further score being made, which left Everton the winners by four goals one.  In addition to those mentioned, T. Evans and W. Roberts played capitally for Everton, as did Smith and J. Rogers for Bootle.  Players;- Everton; J. Bargery, goal; T. Evans, and J. Marriott backs; R. Morris, and W.H. Parry, half-backs; J. Richards, W. Roberts, A. Provan, J. McGill (captain), W. Williams, D.H. Williams, forwards.  Bootle; S.W. Jones, goal; F. Owen and R. M. Sloan, backs; F.G. Heaton, and J. Rogers, half-backs; G.W. Turner, F. Henstock (Captain), P. Bateson, F.W. Smith, J. Baxter, and E. Baxter. Forwards. 

Everton v Bootle
January 18 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
The first match of the season between these leading organizations was played at Marsh-lane on Saturday, there being 600 spectators present. Both teams had got together there full strength and the game was the best ever contended at Bootle. Everton won the toss, and elected to play with a slight wind behind them. Bootle kicked off, and the brothers Baxters were soon conspicuous on the left, causing considerable trouble to the Everton backs. Parry and Marriott were, however, equal to the emergency. Owen and Rogers also put in some good back play for Bootle and Smith, getting possession, passed to one of the Baxters, who, with the assistance of Turner and Henstock, forced his way through and drew first blood, Baxter charging the Everton goalkeeper and compelling him to kick the ball between his own posts. Stimulated with this success, Bootle again went off with great dash, and looked like carrying all before them; but Everton were not slow and respond, as from a good run by Roberts, Provan and Williams, the ball was quickly worked in from of the home fortress, where McGill, getting possession, with a capital screw-kick equalised matters. On the renewal of the game some capital kicks was effected by Heaton, Morris, and Evans, which Owen, Rogers, and Parry tackled for their respective sides with great vigour. The brothers Baxters were also always hard at work, and made frequent runs. Marriott, however, was ever on the alert, and averted danger. Bootle now made a capital effort, and Turner and Henstock leading the way were getting in close quarters until checked. Morris and Richards, when the visitors' cause (McGill), having the ball placed on him, by Roberts dashed off at a great pace, and passing all finally scored the second goal for Everton in really brilliant style, a piece of play which enthusiastically cheered from all parts of the ground. With the change of ends, the home players had the wind in their favour, it was thought they were to equalise matters, but the Everton passing and dodging tactics completely nonplussed the Bootle backs, and in a quarter of an hour from the commencement, the two Wiilliamses carried the ball along the right wing in capital style, W. Williams making a splendid shot which struck the inside of the post and rebounded into play, but before Jones could get at it, McGill had rushed it through for the third time. After the kick-off Smith and Turner made for the Everton goal, and secured a corner-kick; danger was, however, averted, and Richards, Roberts, and Provan rushed the ball to the opponents end, the former centring and McGill getting possession again succeeded in reducing the Bootle colours. No other points were scored up to the finish, although Bootle obtained one or two corners and free kicks, but failed to utilise them to advantage. The match thus ended in favour of Everton by four goals to one. Teams; - Everton; - G. B. Bargery, goal; T. Evans, and T. Marriott, backs; W. Morris, W. Parry, half-backs; H.D. and W. Williams, A. Provan, J. McGill (captain), J. Richards, and J. Roberts, forwards. Bootle; - S. W. Jones, goal; R. M. Sloan, and F. Owen, backs; Heaton, J. Rogers, half-backs; G. W. Turner, Bateson, Stewart-Smith, F. Heustock, C. and G. Baxter.
Everton v Bootle (2d teams)
These teams met on Saturday at Stanley-Park, and winning the toss, Bootle close to play with the wind and two goals being scored by then before half-time. On changing of ends the Everton, having the wind in their favour, made several attacks on the Bootle fortress, which Provan reduced. The ball being restarted was carried along the wing and centred when W. Marriott coming up opportunely, and scored, making two goals, each, the game being a drawn one. W. Marriott and J. Williams played well for Everton; also J. Grayson and Alsop and C. Kerr for Bootle.

January 21 st 1882. The Daily Courier
With the probability of a close and exciting contest, the meeting of Bootle and Everton was looked forward to by the Associationists of the district with unusual interest. Both were admirably represented, and the game was by common accord declared the best ever played at Bootle, and spectators being both numerous and appreciative. At the outset the dash of the home team was irresistible, the youthful Etonians (Baxter brothers) especially showing great speed and cleverness one, of whom scored the first goal. With the Everton captain again in the centre, a change now came over the scene. By means of a screw-kick the score was equalised; then after worming his way through the bulk of his opponents, the ball was again shot through the upright. Returning to the charge from a deft shot by W. Williams the intrepid Ranger' scored the third goal for his side, and finally, having the ball centred by Richards, again was the sphere sent on its unerring mission, Everton thus winning by four goals to one. McGill never played in better form, but he was largely indebted to his colleagues, chief among whom were Roberts, H. D. Williams and Provan. Bootle was probably best represented by the Baxters, Heaton, Owen, and Turner.
Today match.
Everton v St Benedicts, at Stanley Park.

BOOTLE V EVERTON
Bootle Times- Saturday, January 21, 1882
The first match of the season between Bootle and Everton was played at Marsh-lane on Saturday, there being 600 spectators present. Both teams had got together their full strength, and the game was the best ever contested at Bootle. Everton won the toss, and elected to play with a slight wind favouring them, Bootle kicked off, and the Brothers Baxter were soon conspicuous on the left, causing considerable trouble to the Everton backs. Parry and Marriott were, however, equal to the emergency. Own and Rogers also put in some back play for Bootle, and Smith, getting possession passed to one of the Baxters, who, with the assistance of Turner and Henstock, forced his way through and drew first blood, Baxter charging the Everton goalkeeper and compelling him to kick the ball between his own posts. Stimulated with the success Bootle again went off with great dash, and looked like carrying all before them; but Everton were now slow to respond as from a good run by Roberts, Provan, and Williams, the ball was quickly worked in front of the home fortress, where McGill getting possession, with a capital screw-kick equalized matters. On the renewal of the game some capital kicking was effected by Heaton., Morris and Evans, whilst Owen, Rogers and Parry tackled for their respective sides with great vigour. The brothers Baxter were also always hard at work, and made frequent runs. Marriott, however, was ever on the alert, and averted danger. Bootle now made a capital effort, and Turner and Henstock leading the way were getting in close quarters until checked by Morris and Richards, when the visitors’ captain (McGill), having the ball placed to him by Roberts, dashed off at a great pace, and, passing all opposition, finally scored the second goal for Everton in really brilliant style, a piece of play which was enthusiastically cheered from all parts of the ground. With the change of ends, the home players having the wind in their favour, it was thought they would equalize matters, but the Everton passing and dodging tactics completely nonplussed the Bootle backs, and in a quarter of an hour from the recommencement the two Williamses carried the ball along the right wing in capital style. W. Williams making a splendid shot which struck the inside of the post and rebounded into play, but before Jones could get at it McGill had rushed it through for the third time. After the kick-off Smith and Turner made for the Everton goal, and secured a corner kick; danger was, however, averted, and Richards, Roberts, and Provan rushed the ball to the opposite end, the former centreing, and McGill getting possession again succeeded in reducing the Bootle colours. No other point was scored up to the finish, although Bootle obtained one or two corners and free kicks, but failed to utilize them to advantage. The match this ended in favour of Everton by four goals to one. Teams; Everton; G.R. Bargery, goal; T. Evans, T. Marriott, backs; R.W.Morris, W. Parry, half-backs; H.D, and W. Williams, A. Provan, J. McGill (captain), J. Richards, and J. Roberts, forwards. Bootle; S.W. Jones, goal; R.M. Sloan, and F. Owen, backs; F. Heaton, Rogers, half-backs; G.W. Turner, Batson, Stewart-Smith, F. Henstock, and C. and G. Baxter, forwards.
The Everton and Bootle 2nd teams met on Saturday at Stanley Park, and winning the toss, Bootle close to play with the wind, two goals being scored by them before half-time. On the change of ends the Everton, having the wind in their favour, made several attacks on the Bottle fortress, which Provan reduced. The ball being restarted was carried along the wing and centred, when W. Marriott, coming up opportunity, again scored, making two goals each, the game thus being a drawn one. W. Marriott and J. Williams played well for Everton, also J, Grayson, A. Alsop, and C. Kerr for Bootle.

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Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 21 January 1882
The match between Everton and Bootle at the Association game, on Saturday, did not produce quite a galliant struggle as one might have anticipated.  Though the Bootleites were the first to score, the first goal was their last, the defensive and aggressive tactics of the Evertonians completely disconcerting them, and at the finish Bootle was in a minority of four goals to one.  It took the winners some ten minutes to settle down, and then they played together capitally, whilst the losers appeared to lack concerted action.  One of the goals was certainly lost by the goal keeper mulling the ball, but there was no doubt about the rest.  Henstock, Heaton, and the brothers Baxter played best for Bootle; J. McGill (the Everton captain) shone out brilliantly, giving the coup de grace to all the goals, and received best support from J. Richard, Morris, and T. Evans, and W. Williams.  I hope never again to witness such an unseemly display of temper as that exhibited by one of the players in this match, and for which there could be no justification.  The primary things taught by football are self-command and presence of mind; but this gentleman lost both, and I think must have entirely forgotten his early teaching and the best traditions of a public school education. 
Stanley Park, St. Benedict’s v. Everton (second team) (A)

FOOTBALL NOTES
Liverpool Daily Post -Saturday, January 29, 1882
A special general meeting of the Lancashire Football Association was held at Blackburn on Wednesday night to consider the advisability of stopping the importation of players into Lancashire clubs. Twenty-six clubs from a dozen of the principal towns and villages were represented, and a resolution was passed prohibiting any club from playing Scotch or other players in all Lancashire Cup ties unless they have previously played. The Accrington holders of the cup have a Scotchman named Cocks just eligible to play under the present rules, but by resolution he is excluded, and Accrington have threatened to withdraw from the cup competition.
Stanley Park, Everton v Birkenhead (A)
Birkenhead, Everton v Birkenhead (second team) (A)

Everton v Birkenhead (2d teams)
January 31 st 1882. The Daily Courier.
This match was splayed on the ground of the latter on Saturday. The Birkenhead first team failing to put in an appearance at Stanley-Park were enabled to considerably augment the strength of their second team. Notwithstanding this, the visitors came off victorious by one goal to nil, and played only ten men up to half-time. Everton won the toss, and elected to play uphill. Veitch kicked off, and the home team at once assumed the aggressive, and pressed their opponents for about ten minutes. After this the Evertonians settled down into combined play, several shots being made in rapid succession at the home goal, which was well kept by Ikin. Brettell now became conspicuous, and centring to Jones the ball was placed between, but disallowed on the plea of off-side play. After change of ends, the Everton continually pressed their opponents. From a foul J. Williams took the kick and placed the ball in fine form, the ball going through off Vitch's head in his attempt to head it out. No further score being made, the game terminated as above stated. Teams; - Everton; - Manley, goal; Richards, back; J. Williams, J. Craig, and Scott, half-backs; Bell, Gibson, Brettell, W. Jones, W. Marriott, and J. Douglas, forwards. Birkenhead; - J. Ikin, goal; Moffatt, and R. Smith, backs; R. Smith, and A. Veitch, half-backs; J. McMillian, J. Paul, Bryson, Owens, Stevenson, and R. Hughes, forwards.

February 1 st 1882. The Daily Courier.
Everton v Birkenhead (2d team)
Mr. Jas McMillian, Jun, Hon, assistance sec, of Birkenhead, says; - The writer of the report of the above match has apparently been faulty in forming a conclusion, or as been misinformed, or he would not have stated that the Birkenhead team were augmented by members of the first team, I can state that no members of the first team played in this respect.

EVERTON v. BIRKENHEAD (SECOND TEAM)
Bootle Times-Saturday, February 4, 1882
Everton and Birkenhead (second team) played on the ground of the latter on Saturday. The Birkenhead first team failing to put in an appearance at Stanley Park were augment the strength of their second team. Notwithstanding this, the visitors came off victoriously by one goal to nil, and played only ten men up to half-time. Everton won the toss, and elected to play uphill. Veitch kicked off, and the home team at once assumed the aggressive and pressed their opponents for about ten minutes. After this the Evertonians settled down into continued play, and several shots were made in rapid succession at the home goal, which was well kept by Bain. Brettell now became conspicuous and centring to Jones the ball was placed between, but disallowed on the plead off-side play. After change of ends, the Everton continually pressed their opponents. From a foul, J. Williams took the kick and placed the ball in fine form, the ball going through off Veitch’s head in an attempt to head it out. No further score being made, the game terminated as above stated. Teams; Everton; Manley, goal; Richards, back, J. Williams, J. Craig, and Scott, half-backs; Bell, Gibson, Brettell, W. Jones, W. Marriott, and J. Douglas, forwards. Birkenhead; J. Bain, goal; Moffatt, and E. Smith, backs; Smith, and A. Veitch, half-backs; J.M. Millan, J. Paul, Bryson, Owens, Stevenson, and R. ? forwards.

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Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 04 February 1882
Stanley Park- St. Mary’s v Everton (second teams) (A)

Everton v Haydock
February 6 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
The representatives of these clubs met at Stanley-Park on Saturday, the home team gaining an easy victory of five goals to nil. The visitors kicked off, and two minutes from the start the home team were attacking the Haydock fortress, Provan's shot just clearing the bar. The play was wholly confined to the Haydock portion of the ground during the first half of the game, the Evertonians taking no less than three goals during this time, from the foot of Brettell, the second by McGill, and the third from a splendid corner-kick by Morris, the ball dropping right in the mouth of goal just beneath the bar, the custodian failing to hold it. After change of ends the Haydock, although slightly favoured by the ground were as hard pressed as ever, several corner-kicks failing to the home team, some of which were in fine form, especially one by Evans, which was sent home by Gibson. The visitors now offered a very stubborn resistance, notwithstanding which, after some combined play on the part of the home team, Gibson again placed the globe between, this making the fifth goal to nil. Everton; - Brownlie, goal; T. Evans, and Marriott, backs; Morris, and Parry, half-backs; W. Williams, A. Provan, J. McGill (captain), F. Brettell, W. Roberts, and W. Gibson, forwards. Haydock; - T. Mawsesley; W. Knowles, and A. Pickton. backs; J. Carter, and E. Fairhurst, half-backs; T. Wedgwood, J. Blackey, T. Twist, S. Harrison, and E. Fairhurst, forwards.
St Mary's v Everton (2d teams)
This match was played at Stanley Park on Saturday, St. Mary's being victorious by two goals to nil.

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT
Athletic News - Wednesday 08 February 1882
In the Liverpool district, I notice that St. Peter’s, Everton, got the best of the game with Liverpool, and, of course, Everton were too good for Haydock.

ST MARYS V EVERTON
Bootle Times- Saturday, February 11, 1882
The match St Mary’s v. Everton (second team) was played at Stanley Park on Saturday, St. Mary’s being victorious by two goals to nil.

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 11 February 1882
Everton Association had not much difficulty with Haydock who were defeated by five goals to nil. 
Winsford, Over Wanderers v Everton (A)
Stanley Park, Halliwell Jubilee v Everton (second teams) (A)
Newsham Park, Everton v Liverpool Linden 

February 11 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
In the Association game the Everton team scored an easy victory of five goals against their old opponents, Haydock, the result being more decisive than that of any of the proceeding games between the two clubs.
Today matches.
Everton v Over Wanderers, at Winsford
Everton v Halliwell Jubilee, at Stanley Park, (2d teams)

Everton v Over Wanderers
February 13 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
This match was played at Winsford, on Saturday, and although the visitors had to seek the services of three substitutes, were declared the winners by four goals to nil, after a pleasantly contested game of an hour's duration. The home captain won the toss, and Everton kicked off with a strong wind against them, the play during the first half being by no means brilliant, although good runs were made by Morris, McGill, Provan, and Roberts, for Everton; and by Henstock, Cunningham, and Turner for Over. Forester at back and Hamlet goal warded off frequent attacks, and it was in a great measure due to the energy of these players that the home citadel was not reduced up to the call of half-time. After the change of ends, the visitors having the wind in their favour, quickly carried the ball into the home territory, but the Wanderers responded and obtained the advantage of a corner-kick, which being well placed required the serious attention of Marriott, who after dribbling out of the scrimmage placed the ball to midfield, Williams, Roberts, and Morris at once rushed to the other end, but nothing came of the attack. Evans now went forward in lieu of Morris on the right wing, and after a little play in midfield, the ball by good passing was again carried to the Over goal, which McGill by a capital shot succeeded in reducing. The home players struggled gallantly to equalise matters, but Parry and Marriott returned the leather, and Williams, Evans, and Provan rushed away on the right, then passing to Roberts the latter made his shot, which the goalkeeper managed to throw back before being heavily charged by Williams, but ere he had recovered his equilibrium McGill again scored. On resuming, Hestock and Cunningham strove hard to remove the venue of play; Roberts, however, obtained possession, and passing to the centre, Provan's shot just topped the crossbar. Immediately afterwards Evans and Williams carried the ball up the right and centring McGill scored for the third time. As only a few minutes now remained to play an irresistible rush by the visitors' forwards enabled the Everton captain to add yet another goal, who thus repeated his Bootle performance by scoring the whole of the four goals. Teams; - Everton; - D. H. Williams, goal; T. Evans, and T. Marriott, backs; W. Parry and U. Flecther, half-backs; W. Roberts, F. Dale, C. Earl, A. Provan, J. McGill (captain) and R. w. Morris, forwards. Over Wanderers; - E. Hamlet, goal; Forester, and Gem, backs; Williamson, and Dodd, half-backs; Wrench, Cook, Cunningham, Turner, A.N. Other, and F. Hepstock, forwards.

Everton v Halliwell (2d teams)
This return match was played at Stanley-Park on Saturday, and ended in a draw, no score being made.

EVERTON V OVER WANDERERS
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 13 February 1882
This match was played on the ground of the latter at Winsford, on Saturday, when a pleasantly contested game ended in favour of Everton by four goals to nothing.  Owing to the later arrival of the train play last only one hour, and the visitors being three men short, had to seek the services of substitutes.  McGill, kicked off, bit nothing of particular note occurred up to half-time, the game being slightly in favour of the visitors.  After half-time Everton, with the wind in their favour, quickly slowed their superiority and Roberts, Provan, and Williams, with a combined run, enabled McGill to reduce the home fortress.  The home team now struggled hard to equalize matters, a corner kick shortly afterwards falling to them.  The ball was well placed, but Marriott with a capital kick, averted danger.  The play for the next few minutes was them pretty even.  Subsequently Williams charged the goalkeeper heavily, but as he just managed to throw the sphere back it necessitated McGill’s services to add the final touch to score the second point.  The remainder of the play was all in the home quarters and suffice it to say that McGill repeated his Bootle performance by scoring all four goals himself.  Teams; Everton’ H.D. Williams, goal; T. Evans, and T. Marriott, three-quarter backs; W. Parry, and U. Fletcher,, half-backs; W. Roberts, F. Dale, C. Earl, A. Provan, J. McGill, and R.W. Morris, forwards.  Over Wanderers; C. Hamler, goal; Forester, and Gem, three-quarters backs; Williamson, and Dodd, half-backs; Wrench, Cook, Cunningham, Turner, A.N. Other, and F. Henstock, forwards. 

February 18 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
That McGill, the Everton captain, has fully recovered his best form was shown in the match with the Over Wanderers on Saturday, when he repeated the Bootle coup by again scoring four goals, this being accomplished in a game of one hour's duration. Disappointed, at the last moment, the Evertonians appeared at Winsford with eight men, the team subsequently being augmented to its full strength with substitutes. Everton did not score until within a few minutes of termination of the game, eventually a victory four goals to nil was secured. This was the return match, the previous one being won by Everton by a goal to nil, and on its conclusion Mr. McGill was rightly complimented for his fine play.
Today's match
Everton v Manchester Wanderers, at Stanley Park
Everton v Manchester Wanderers, at Manchester (2d teams)

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 18 February 1882
Everton (Association) paid a visit to the Over Wanderers on Saturday, the Evertonians winning by four goals to “love.”  Up to half time neither side could be said to have had the best of it, though Everton had held their own with the wind against them; but when the gale blew Everton way the goals came fast, and four of them stood to the credit when “no side” was called, all of which had come off the deft toes of the Everton captain (McGill). 
Today game
Stanley Park, Manchester Wanderers v Everton (A)

SPORTS AND PASTIMES
Bootle Times-Saturday February 18, 1882
Everton and Over Wanderers tried conclusions at Winsford and although the visitors had to see the services of three substitutes, were declared the winners by four goals to nil, after a pleasantly contested game of hour’s duration.
The second team of Everton met Helliwell (2nd) in a return match at Stanley Park, the game ended in a draw, no score being made.

ASSOCIATIONS
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 25 February 1882
The secretary of the Everton (Association) Club has a just cause of complaint against the Manchester Wanderers, whose secretary wrote to the Everton Club on the 14th inst, concerning matches fixed for the 18th as follows;- “I regret that I shall have to ask you to consider the second team match as cancelled, as I cannot possibly raise two teams on Saturday.  Our first will arrive at Lime-street at 2.45 p.m.  Which they didn’t; neither did they send word that they were not coming.  The consequence was that the Everton men were knocking about their ground for a full hour after the time appointed. 
Haydock, Everton v Haydock (A)
Stanley Park, Everton v Haydock (second teams) (A)

February 27 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
Haydock v Everton
This return match was played at Haydock on Saturday, the Everton team being a weak one. Provan started the leather for the visitors, and passed to the left wing, when Blackie went away at great speed until checked by Marriott, who returned in fine style to Provan. The visitors' backs had to use every effort to prevent their opponents scoring, some capital play being shown on both sides. W. Williams was now conspicuous on the right, and after a clever run passed over to Richards, whose shot went just outside the post. After half-time Haydock started the ball, which was well returned by Parry to Richards, who, with the assistance of Gibson, carried the sphere the length of the wing, and centring well, Morris was enabled to head it through. Almost immediately afterwards W. Williams was again conspicuous as was also Provan. Blackie (Haydock) now dashed off on the right, and was becoming dangerous when he was stopped by Parry, who passed to the left. Blackie missing his kick, Marriott placed the ball with Provan, who secured a goal from a magnificent shot. Numerous shots were made at the home citadel, which, however, were repelled in splendid style by Mawdesley. Eventually Richards again centred, and Provan obtained the third goal, the game, thus ending in favour of Everton by three goals to nil. Everton; - Sharpe, goal; Marriott and Parry, backs; J. Williams, and Richards, half-backs; Morris, W. Williams, Provan, Gibson, J. Richards, and Walters, forwards.
Everton v Oswestry
On Saturday the Evertonians journeyed to Oswestry to try conclusions with the runners up in the Shrosphire Cup competition, and after a pleasant and evenly contested game the home team were declared the victors by one goal to nil. Everton having won the toss, elected to kick with the wind favouring them, and immediately the ball was set in motion it was taken up the right wing by Messrs D.H. and W. Williams, and shot right into home goalkeeper's hands. After a corner kick had fallen to Everton, Shaw, Davies, and Owen having the leather well placed by the home backs, made a determined attack on the Everton fortress, but Bently and Marriott quickly changed the venue of play. Smith, Roberts, Morris, and Williams then renewed the siege on the home goal, several corner kicks having to be acceded to the visitors. After being hard pressed, Oswestry made a galliant attempt to turn the tables, and Hiles, the Everton custodian, twice came to the rescue in splendid style. A corner kick followed, but subsequently the ball was well taken charge of by Williams, Roberts, Richards, and Smith, and the Oswestry backs had to beat a hasty retreat to stave off the attack. Half-time was shortly afterwards called, no goals having been obtained by either side, although Everton up to this had the best of the play. On changing ends the home team had the assistance of the wind, and as a heavy downpour blinded the visitors their chance of success was considerably lessened. Although Everton thus played at a disadvantage, it was not till the game had been contested for upwards of an hour that Shaw, by a splendid low shot, succeeded in shooting the ball past the Everton custodian. Nettled by this reverse, the visitors made a rare struggle to equalise matters, and the Shropshiremen had on several occasions to thank the goalkeeper for cleverly listing the ball out of danger, and once from a grand shot by Smith it struck the post and passed outside. No further point being scored, a capital match terminated in favour of Oswestry as above stated. Everton: - C. H. Hiles goal; R. Bently and T. Evans, (captain), backs; T. Marriott and W. Parry, half-backs; D.H. and W. Williams, J. Smith, R. Morris, W. Roberts, and J. Richards, forwards.
Burscough v Everton (2d team)
This match was played at Burscough on Saturday in boisterous weather. Everton having won the toss, Baldwin was deputed to kick off for Burscough. Provan got the ball and passed to Marriott, who ran up the right wing and centring finely to Higgins, the latter placed it through the posts about two minutes from the start. On kicking off Coleman, on the left got on the ball and centred to Thorogood, who scored a goal for Burscough. T. Williams, from a pass by Bell then scored the second goal for Everton, no further point being made up to half-time. On restarting, Coleman again became conspicuous, his shot being spoiled by Williams. Provan now ran down the field with the ball and scored, and immediately afterwards followed up his success with another shot, which on being parried was put through the uprights by Gibson thus making four goals for Everton to one for Burscough. Everton's last goal was disputed on the plea of off-side play. Burscough; - H. Darley, F. Stevens, C. Wrigley, J. Hunt, J. Peate, Coleman, W. Strech, W. Baldwin, J. Thierns, Briggs, and Thorough. Everton; - Bell, goal; Gibson, J. Williams, B. Smith, Craig, Sinnett, W. Marriott, T. Williams, Provan, Higgins, and Brettell.

EVERTON V HAYDOCK
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 27 February 1882
The return match between these clubs was played at Haydock, on Saturday, the Evertonians being anything but fairly represented, the absentees being McGill, Evans, D.H. Williams, and Roberts.  Provan started the ball for the visitors and passed to the left wing.  Blackie secured the ball and went off at great speed until checked by Marriott, who returned in fine style to Provan, a capital run being the result.  The visitors backs had to use strenuous efforts to prevent the home team scoring capital play being shown by both sides.  W. Williams was now conspicuous on the right and after a clever run passed to Richards on the left whose shot for goal just went outside the post.  After half-time Haydock started the ball, which was well returned by Parry to Richards, who, with the assistance of Gibson, carried the sphere the length of the wing, and centring in fine form, Morris was enabled to head it through.  Provan now made a good run, which resulted in a scrimmage near goal, the custodian being compelled to give a corner which was not taken advantage of by the Evertonians.  Blackie (Haydock) now dashed off on the right wing m and was becoming dangerous until stopped by Parry, who passed to the left, and Blackie passing the ball, Morris placed it with Provan, who secured the second goal from a magnificent shot.  The stamina of the visitors now showed itself, as shot after shot was made at the home citadel, which were repelled in fine style by Mawsdeasley at goal.  Eventually, Richards centred in his best form, Provan obtaining the third goal.  The game thus ended in favour of Everton by three goals to nil. 

PARKS COMMITTEE
Liverpool Mercury - Thursday 02 March 1882
Birkenhead Football and Cricket Club, and the Birkenhead Rangers’ cricket club be allowed to play upon the ground upon their undertaking to promptly with the rules and regulations specified in the letter of the park superintendent. 

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 04 March 1882
Oswestry, Everton v Oswesty
Burscough, Everton (second team) v Burscough (A)
Everton (Association) went down to Haydock to play the return match, and though the team was without its leader (McGill) success attended its efforts, as they won by three goals to nothing, Provan who secured two of the goals, is a coming man, and Morris, who shot the other one, is an improving player, and has not yet seen his best day.  

EVERTON v. OSWESTRY
Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday 7, March 1882
This match was played on the ground of the latter on Saturday, and after a very hard fight resulted in a victory for the home team by a goal to nothing.

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 11 March 1882
Everton went down to Oswestry on Saturday, to take on the runners up in the Shropshire Cup competition, and just about as tough a struggle ensued as could be well imagined one goal being scored, and that by Oswestry, after an hour’s diligent application to the task; and had the Oswestry goal been able hands their fortress must have fallen, as the number of shots fisted out were legion.  The best of goodfollowship prevailed throughout and I understand the Evertonians are highly delighted with their visit. 
Stanley Park, Everton v Chester College (A)
Newspark Park, Everton v Linden (A)

Everton v Chester Collegue
March 13 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
This match was played at Stanley-Park on Saturday in the presence of 1,200 spectators. Everton kick off, and after half an hour's play W. Roberts took the ball up the left wing, and centring well in front of goal, Provan got up and was enabled to score. Subsequently an excellent run was made by the right wing pair and the ball again, put through, but the point was disallowed of a plea of offside being raised. On charge of ends, Everton having wind and hill in their favour, the game was chiefly confined to the quarters of the Collegians. Ten minutes before the close of the game the forwards of the latter got away with the ball, and centring from the right, Owen equalised the score. No further goal being made between this and the call of no side, the game ended in a draw –one goal each. The Everton goal shooting was less effective than usual, this being attributed to the pressure of the crowd around goal. The Collegians played a good defensive game, Hamilton in goal in particular saving numerous shots. Teams; - Everton; - T. Marriott, goal; R. W. Morris, back; W. parry, and C.H. Hiles, half-backs; J. Richards, W. Roberts, J. McGill (captain), A. Provan, D. H. Williams, and W. Williams, forwards. Chester Colleague; - T. Hamilton, goal; J. Woolscroft, and W. Greening, backs; Willing, and A. fox, half-backs; J. Heald, J. Hartley, J. Roberts, S. Owen, J. Walkden, and T. Ross, forwards.

CHESTER COLLEGE V EVERTON
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 13 March 1882
This match was played at Stanley Park on Saturday.  Both sides having mustered their full strength, a capitally contested game resulted in a draw, each registering a goal.  McGill started the ball for the home team, who had two “corners” in a short time, neither of which proved of any service, and in the interim McGill made one or two dangerous shots at goal.  Then Chester rallied, and the ball was several times kicked over Everton’s line when Roberts took the globe in charge and, bring in deftly along the left wing, centred to Provan, who kicked under the tape, to the great delight of the Evertonians.  The play that subsequently took place up to half-time was slightly in favour of Chester, who repeatedly got the ball into Everton’s quarters, but were unable to send it through the upright.  On changing sides, the home eleven made desperate efforts to score, shot after shot going over the line or striking the posts.  At length the Chester right wing got possession and driving along reached the Everton territory, where Hartley passed to Owens, and the last-named sent the ball between the posts and thus equaled matters.  The remainder of the play was one continued assault on the Chester fortress, the custodian on one or two occasions having to use his hands, but it was held to the call of time.  Teams; Cheste; J. Hamilton, goal; J. Woolescott, and W. Greening, backs; J. Willing and A. Fox, half-backs; J. Heald, J. Hartley, J. Roberts, S. Owen, J. Walken, and T. Ross, forwards.  Everton; T. Marriott, goal; R. Bentley, and R. Morris, goals; C.H. Hiles, and W. Parry, half-backs; W. Roberts, J. Richards, J. McGill, A. Provan, and D.H. and W. Williams. 

March 18 th 1882. The Daily Courier
Although young in Liverpool, it speaks volumes for the rapidly increasing popularly of the Association game, when 1200 spectators was attracted to a public park, as was the call on Saturday when Everton received the visit of Chester Colleague. A much closer game than was anticipated was played, the Colleague in the end being on level terms with their successful opponents. They had, however, the worst of the play, and but for the indiscreet crowd of the spectators in goal, the home team conferred that the result would have been other than one goal each.

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 18 March 1882
CHESTER College were very fortunate on Saturday to make a draw with Everton (Association) at Stanley Park.  If ever men played with tantalizing luck the Evertons did.  The last half of the game, excepting just the run up to the Everton goal when the ball was kicked though, was not continued battery at Chester’s citadel, which bore a charmed life.  Many of the shots were badly directed I admit, but how is it possible for a player to do otherwise when he cannot see the goal posts for the spectators.  People go to these matches, and by their manner one would suppose that the interest they take in the result in very great, yet by unseemly behavior they do all in their power to prevent the game being properly played.  To stand up to the goalkeeper, and in line with the posts, is getting too familiar altogether. 

MR. T. EVENS v. MR. R.M. SLOAN’S TEAM
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 20 March 1882
This match, under Association rules, embracing most of the local experts at the game, was played at Stanley Park, on Saturday, in the presence of some 1,400 spectators, and after a fine exhibition of play, resulted in favour of Mr. Evan’s team by seven goals to four.  Evans, winning the toss, elected to play downhill, and Knightley kicked off.  The ball was well returned by Parry and taken down the right, from whence a capital centre enabled Morris to place it under the bar after little more than a minute’s play.  The game was quickly renewed, and one or two good attacks were well repulsed by Parry and Marriott, the former particularly distinguishing himself.  Provan and McGill next did some pretty work in the centre, and in a few minutes the home team gained a corner.  Marriott placed the ball well, but the backs headed it out.  Evans returned, and from a scrimmage the leather was forced through for the second time.  After resuming, Mr. Sloan’s team worked hard to change the venue of play, Roger’s, S. Jones, Roberts, Edwards, and Allsopp being conspicuous.  The opposing backs, were in good form, and Morris and Richards carried the ball down the left, whence it was played into touch.  Evans took the throw in, and with a good shy placed it well in front of the posts, McGill heading it through amidst much cheering.  Knightley restarted, and Provan, getting possession, passed to the right, Williams sending in a grand shot, which struck the crossbar and rebound into play, when Allsop, to save, gave a foul.  The free kick was taken, and the ball scrummaged through for the fourth time.  The home players were still not to be denied, and a fifth point was soon afterwards added by McGill.  The visitors now rousing themselves, made a determined attack on the home citadel, Knightley putting in a long shot, which went right into the goalkeeper’s hands, but, through some unaccountable act, he placed the ball between his own posts, thus giving the first point to the visitors.  Elated at this success, they again became the attacking party, but Armstrong intercepted.  Sloan responded and Roberts, getting hold, made a long shot at goal, and again the custodian allowed it to slip out of his hands and just pass under the bar.  Half-time was called, the game standing at five goals to two in favour of the home players.  After the renewal of hostilities Morris put in a capital run on the left.  McGill then got hold, and centering to Williams, the sixth point was recorded to his side.  No time was lost, and Mr. Sloan’s team quickly bore down on the opposing stronghold, gaining a corner, from which the third goal was scored, and in a few minutes afterwards a fourth was obtained by the Welsh international player W. Roberts.  The home players now strove hard to place themselves further ahead, and after a combined run by the Williamses, Provan and McGill, the later registered the seventh and last goal for his side.  During the remainder of the play Roberts was several times finely stopped by Armstrong, the former just on the call of time putting in a hot shot, which Bargery’s cleverly repulsed.  Teams;-
Mr. Evan’s Team;- G.R. Bargery, goal; T. Evans (Captain) and R.B. Armstrong, backs; W. Parry, and T. Marriott, half-backs; J. Richards, and R.W. Morris, left wing; J. McGill, and A. Provan, centres; D.H. and W. Williams, right wing.  Mr. Sloan’s Team;- G. Jones, goal; R.M. Sloan (captain), and S.W. Jones, backs; C. Allsop, and J. Rogers, half-backs; W. Roberts, and J. Jones, left wing; W.M. Garvie, and A. Knightley, centres; A.A. Allsop, and J.E. Grayson, right wing. 

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT
Athletic News - Wednesday 22 March 1882
In Liverpool considerable interest was centred in a match between Sloane and Evan’s teams, the elevens including the best Association players in the Liverpool district.  Mr. Evans’s lot principally contained Everton players, whilst the other eleven was mostly made up of the first and second team men of the Bootle club.  It was a good game, but Evans’s followers won by seven goals to four.

March 25 th 1882. The Daily Courier
The habituates of Stanley Park, and they increase in numbers week by week, were on Saturday treated to a most enjoyable exposition of the Association game. The Northendes have not been slow to show their appreciation of the pasture, as was showing by the large attendance-fully 1,400 of the improved fixtures arranged by Messrs T. Evans, (Everton Football Club) and R.M. Sloan (Booth). Mr. Sloan's contingent being strengthened by a couple of gentleman from the Liverpool Association. It was just one of many games which an ordinary concourse of spectators enjoy, simply because the players were in the humour for goal-making –in that respect, the Evertonians were the most successful, seven being their quots of the spoils, while four fell to Mr. Sloan's team. This new approach of the close of the season will viewed with regret by the residents of the North-end, as for a whole they will be drive to seek fresh fields, and better views.

ASSOCIATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 25 March 1882
THE BEST OF THE LOCAL
Association players were seen together last Saturday, at Stanley Park, in a match between teams selected by Mr. T. Evans and Mr. R.M. Sloan drew his supplies from Everton pure and simple, and the latter took the main part of his team from Bootle, though there was a good hand or two in the lot not often seen at Marsh lane. 
Earlestown, Everton v. Earlestown (second team) (A)

Everton v Oswestry
March 27 th 1882. The Daily Courier
These Association clubs played their return match at Stanley Park on Saturday, there again being present a large concourse of spectators in anticipation of Everton being able to wipe of the goal defeat recently inflicted at Oswestry on the first occasion of their meeting. Although this hopes was not realised, a really fine game was played, the result being a draw of two goals each. With choice of ends, the visitors elected to play with the wind and hill in their favour, and when McGill, the home captain kicked off, the game at once assumed a most interesting and animated character, Oswestry for a time having perhaps a trifle the best of the play. A few minutes before half-time, however, Asbury and W. Williams, on the Everton right, travlled the ball well, upfield, and the latter centring accurately to McGill, the ball was shot beneath the bar and the first point scored for the home team. Almost immediately afterwards, Richards and Roberts on the left got well away, and on Parry throwing in effectively, a misjudged kick by one of the Oswestry backs, causing the ball to roll between the posts, gave a second goal for Everton, this being the score up to half-time. On changing ends, it was thought that having the wind and hill in their favour, the home team could increase their score. For the first fifteen minutes after the resumption of the game the play was of an even character. Roach and Shaw then obtaining possession, made a splendid run on the left, the latter finally shooting the ball through the posts and scoring first goal for Oswestry. On the ball being restarted from the centre several assaults were made on the visitors' citadel, the custodian of which had on several occasions to use his hands. At length, after a gallant defence, the siege was raised, when the Oswestry left-wing pair were again conspicuous, and beating back their assailants rushed upfield with the ball at a rapid pace. A fine centre was made, when some hottish work ensued, and although the home backs made a vigorous resistance, the ball during the scrimmage was eventually forced past Marriott and the score equalised. Both sides now strove strenuously to score the winning point, but without obtaining that result, although from a corner by Morris and a grand shot by Provan the ball passed just outside the posts. It was near shave, whilst the Oswestrians, who it should be stated played a man short, subsequently experienced similar hard fortunes. The match, which was pleasantly contested throughout, therefore resulted in a draw as above specified. For Oswestry the Williamses and Shaw were the pick of the team, whilst for Everton, McGill, Provan, Armstrong, Evans, and indeed, the bulk of the eleven, played an admirable game. Everton team; - T. Marriott, goal; T. Evans and R. B. Armstrong, backs; W. Parry, and R. W. Morris, half-backs; J. Richards, W. Roberts, J. McGill (captain), A. Provan, J. Asbury, and W. Williams, forwards.

EVERTON v. OSWESTRY
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 28 March 1882
These teams met to play off the return match at Stanley Park, on Saturday last, in the presence of a large concourse of spectators, and, after a very even contest, the game resulted in a tie, each side scoring two goals. Oswestry winning the toss, McGill started the play against a stiff breeze and although both citadels were in turn attacked, no score was made during the first forty minutes, the visitors having had somewhat the best of the play.  Asbury and W. Williams then made a capital run on the right, and, the latter putting in a good shot to the centre, McGill placed it safely between the posts, scoring first point for Everton.  After the kick off from midfield, Richards and Roberts got possession, and carried the sphere along the left, when Oswestry played into touch. Parry took the throw in, and with a grand shy placed the ball straight into goal, and through a miss-kick on the part of the visitors’ back, it glided off his leg between the uprights, thus counting a second goal for the home players, which brought about half-time.  On resuming the play became very fast, and after fifteen minutes, Shaw finished a masterly dribbler and shooting the ball past the Everton custodian.  The stage was quickly carried on, and some grand play exhibition by both teams, Williams, Roberts, Roach, Groves and Shaw being in fine form for Oswestry, whilst Proven, Armstrong, Morris, and McGill were always to the fore for Everton.  The visitors, however, were not to denied, and Shaw and Roach, with another good run up the left, brought the ball into close quarters to the home stronghold, where a determined struggle ensued, the ball being finally shot through out of a scrimmage and the score equalized.  Subsequently strenuous efforts were made by both parties to gain the winning point, but time was called ere this could be accomplished. 

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT
Athletic News - Wednesday 29 March 1882
Everton’s a first-rate Association club in Liverpool, played a drawn game with Oswestry on Saturday, McGill the Everton captain, was as smart as usual for the Liverpool club.
EVERTON V OSWESTRY
These teams met to play off the return match at Stanley Park on Saturday last in the presence of a large concourse of spectators, and after a very evenly contested game, resulted in a tie, two goals each. 

EVERTON V OSWESTRY
April 1 1882. The Wrexham Advertiser.
These clubs played their return match at Stanley Park on Saturday. There was a large concourse of spectators in anticipation of Everton being able to wipe off the goal defeat recently at Oswestry on the first occasion of their meeting. Although this hope was not realized, a really fine game was played, the result being a draw of two goals each.

April 1 st 1882. The Daily Courier.
Stanley Park, was on Saturday the chief centered of attraction, some 1,200 spectators being interested in the game between the Association representatives of Everton and Oswestry. The great repute of the latter, and the fact that the home club had a previous goal defeat to wipe to wipe out, no doubt attracted so large an assemblage. Singularly both played with much greater success against the wind them with its aid, a drawn game, with the score two goals each, eventually being the result, whilst the game was an enjoyable one, the visit of teams of the calibre of Oswestry will in the future do much to popularizes the Association code, in the Mersey district.
Today's matches.
Everton v Halliwell Jubilee, at Halliwell
Everton v Manchester Wanderers, at Stanley Park

ASSOCATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 01 April 1882
Oswestry and Everton (Association) played a stubborn contest at Stanley Park on Saturday which resulted in a tie, both scoring two goals, the play being of a very even character from start to finish.
In connection with the Grand Fancy Fair and Bazaar at the Stanley Park in Whit week (which by the way is for the benefit of one of our charitable institutions, viz, the Stanley Hospital, and by invitation of the Sports Committee the leading local Association football clubs held a meeting at the Royal Oak Hotel last Monday evening, when the following were present;- Rev Mr. Carter (voted to the chair), Rev. G.E. Rowson (St Mary’s), R.M. Sloan, S.W. Jones, A.A. Allsop (Bootle), T. Evans, W.H. Boulton (Everton), W.M. Wilson and –Welsh (St. Peter’s) and E. Berry (Liverpool). T. Evans, 28 Faraday-street, was appointed secretary, and the following resolutions were then put and carried;- That two matches should be played in Stanley Park, to form part of the attractions, one each on two of the following days; Whit Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.  2nd; That one forsign team of renown v. a combined eleven of Liverpool and district; and the other to be teams selected on the one side from clubs whose ground of play is situate in Stanley Park, versus a team selected from the remainder of Liverpool and district clubs.  A sub-committee for carrying out the minor details composed of the secretaries of the five clubs represented at this meeting, was also appointed.  This arrangement, if carried out, will give thousands an opportunity of seeing football who would never think of going to a match. 
Halliwell, Everton v Halliwell Jubliee (A)

Everton v Halliwell Jubilee (Bolton)
April 4 th 1882. The Daily Courier
This match was played on the ground of the latter on Saturday last, and resulted in a victory for Everton by six goals to one. The home team won the toss, and kicked with a strong wind favouring them. McGill started the leather, and for thirty minutes the Boltonians succeeded in resisting all efforts to capture their stronghold. The visitors, however, coming with a combined runs brought the ball into close quarters, when Evans with a swift low shot passed it safely between the uprights, and scored first goal. After the renewal of hostilities from midfield the home team, working hard from a long kick succeeded in equalising the score, and immediately afterwards the Everton custodian cleared his charge in capital style. Half-time was called, and the visitors having the wind now in their favour began a series of attacks which the Halliwell men could not long resist. Provan, after a neat dribble, scoring the second goal, and directly afterwards several corner kicks fell to Everton and subsequently a foul by one of the home players gave the visitors a free kick. Parry played to Evans, who at goal, and Provan headed through for the third time. Hostilities being resumed Halliwell struggled hard to change the aspect of affairs, and for the only time during the second half succeeded in reaching the opposite end of the field. Richards returned, and Morris and the Williamses quickly transferred the scene of action, a good centre enabling Evans to score goal four. Armstrong and Marriott kept the enemy well at bay, and Richards, Provan, and McGill came away with a neat passing run, the latter finally scoring fifth goal; and in a few minutes later Provan shot it through for the sixth time, the game thus ending in a victory for Everton, as above stated. Everton; - H. Richards, goal; T. Marriott, and R. B. Armstrong, backs; W. Parry, R. W. Morris, half-backs; D. H. Williams, W. Williams, J. McGill (captain), A. Provan, J. Richards, and T. Evans, forwards.

EVERTON V HALLIWELL JUBILEE (Bolton)
Athletic News - Wednesday 05 April 1882
Played on the ground of the latter on Saturday last, at Bolton and resulted in a victory for Everton by six goals to one.  So even was the play in the first half that at the change of ends only one goal each had been scored.  Afterwards, the Liverpudlians had matters much their own way.  Provan scored two goals in quick time, and then Evans and McGill had a turn, Provan eventually kicking the sixth goal. 

April 8 th 1882. The Daily Courier.
The Everton team was turned topsy-turvy at Halliwell on Saturday, where it encountered the old opponents the Jubilee. The home team held out most stubbornly for the space of 30 minutes, when Evans translated to the front rank –descried an unjustified point. Then Provan twice forced a passage ere Evans, after some smart manoecouving by Morris and the Williamses, effected his second coup, it now became the turn of the captain and finally the irrepressible Provan for the third time shot the sphere through the uprights. As the unjubilant Jubilee had meanwhile scored a single they were consequently defeat by six goals to one.

ASSOCATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 08 April 1882
Birkenhead, Everton v Birkenhead (A)
Stanley Park, Everton v Birkenhead (second team) (A)

April 21 st 1882. The Daily Courier.
Stanley park Whitsuntide gala
As the request of the sports committee of the above gala, the committee of Association clubs of Liverpool and district have through their hon. Secretary, Mr. T. Evans, of Everton, concluded arrangements with Darwen, holders of the Lancashire county trophy in 1880, to play a grand match at Stanley Park on Whit-Tuesday, for the benefit of the Stanley Hospital. The football committee have since met, and selected their team, which we may remark in thoroughly representative, and the best that could be selected for the occasion. The following is the team chosen to represent Liverpool and district; - S. W. Jones (Bootle), goal; with G. R. Bargery (Everton) resevres; T. Evans, (captain) and R. B. Armstrong (Everton), backs; with R. M. Sloan (Bootle) reserves; R. W. Morris and W. Parry (Everton), half-backs; with J. Rodgers (Bootle) reserves; W. Roberts, and C. Edwards (Bootle), left-wing; with W. Roberts (Everton) reserves; J. McGill (Everton) and W. H. Harvie (Liverpool), centres, A. Provan, and D. H. Williams (Everton) right-wing, with W. George (St. Mary's) reserves. On Thursday in Whit-week the Stanley Park clubs will play the remainder of the District. Great interest is already shows in these fixtures, and it has been decided that the representatives team shall be opposed weekly by one of the district clubs, the first trial match being played against Bootle on Tuesday evening next.

THE EVERTON ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB.
Athletic News - Wednesday 17 May 1882
The annual general meeting of this club was held last Wednesday, at the Sandon Hotel, Liverpool, J. Houlding, Esq., presiding, there being also a large number of members present. The secretary’s report showed the club to be in a very prosperous condition. The first eleven had played 22 matches won 17, drawn 3, and lost 2. Goals taken 70, goals lost 17. , The second eleven had played 10 matches, won 6, drawn 3, and lost 1. Goals taken 15, lost 5.   The following officers were then elected tor next season:- President: J. Houldrng, Esq. Vice-presidents. A. Baylett, J.C.Brooks, W.Lowe, and R. Wilson. Secretary and treasurers; T. Evans (28 Faraday-street, Liverpool), and F. Brettell.  Captains; 1st eleven, R.W. Morris and T.Marriott (sub);  "A" team, J. Williams, 2nd, eleven, J. Douglas.  Committee.  G. Bell, J.McGill, J. Richards, W. Gibson, A. Provan, E. Watson, W. Jones, W. Parry, and D.H. Williams.  

Liverpool and District v Stanley Park.
June 2 nd 1882. The Daily Courier.
A football match under this title, in aid of the objects promoted by the Stanley Hospital Gala Committee, was played at Stanley Park, yesterday, and attracted considerable attention. McGill, the Park captain, having won the toss, played uphill with a rare wind. Following an early ‘corner' in favour of the Park, the ball was taken in charge by the left wing and centred to Provan, who shot the posts, but the point was not awarded on a plea of off-side being raised. The sphere was again worked up, and Jones was under the necessity of using his hands to effect a clearance. Liverpool now made a strong raid, which, although temporarily checked by Parry, resulted in the ball being forced through the Park uprights during a close scrimmage. Some good points by Welsh were the prelude to fine heading exchanges, which enabled Wilson by a surprisingly clever piece of footing to equalise the score, this being shortly afterwards followed up by Welsh also scoring a meritorious goal from a shot which could not possibly be stopped by the Liverpool and District custodian. A fruitless corner shortly afterwards fell to the visitors, and on the ball being got away, Jones twice deserted his post in order to save, each time with success. Within a minute from the change of ends, the visitors rushed the ball uphill and scored a further goal, the flight of the ball being accelerated by an opposing player. This success, however, was nontralised a moment later, as from a free kick Morris was enabled to pass to Marriott, whose shot struck the head of Rogers, who unconsciously placed the ball through his own posts amidst laughter. Some smart play ensued at the Park end, the ball finally being played over the line. Allsopp was instrumental in its being again brought up with greater success, as the renewed effort enabled J. Jones to augment the Liverpool account, which again made the score equal. The struggle for victory now became exciting, the play for a length of time being of an even and interesting character. Eventually W. Roberts, a Welsh international player, gained possession, and within twelve minutes of the close of the game scored the winning point. Directly afterwards, some fine play by Berry still further imperiled the home stronghold, but fortunately for the Park representatives, the ball was played out by some of their opponents, relief thus being afforded. No further addition was made to the score of either side, consequently the Liverpool and District team won a good game by four goals to three. Mr. T. Evans, captain of the Everton club, was unable to play for the Park owing to an injury to his hand received the previous day. The following are the players; - Liverpool and District; - S. W. Jones, goal; R. M. Sloan, and B. Simpson, half-backs; C. H. Allsopp, and J. Rogers, backs; Benyon, Berry, W. Harvie, Smythe, J. Jones, and W. Roberts, forwards. Stanley Park; - G. Bargery, goal; T. Marriott, and R. Morris, backs; Parry and Welsh, half-backs; A. Provan, W. George, J. McGill, Kenworthy, Wilson, and Higgins, forwards. Referee Mr. R. E. Lythgoe.