| SEASON 1896-1897 |
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 | FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE |
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Results on Saturday, October 17, 1896: |
Select date: |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1 - 0 | Bolton Wanderers |
| Burnley | 2 - 2 | Preston North End |
| Bury | 1 - 1 | Sheffield Wednesday |
| Derby County | 1 - 3 | Aston Villa |
| Everton | 1 - 2 | Sheffield United |
| Stoke | 3 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
| Sunderland | 4 - 3 | Liverpool |
| West Bromwich Albion | 1 - 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Change division:
Division One | Division Two | Southern League |