FOREST 6 - 1 BIRMINGHAM - Sat Feb 15, 1879 (Friendly)
- Date:
- Sat Feb 15, 1879 (2:30 PM)
- Opponent:
- Birmingham
- Home/Away:
- Home
- Ground:
- Trent Bridge
- Game Type:
- Friendly
- Score:
- 6-1 (Won)
- Half-time: 3-0
- Attendance:
- 400
- Referee:
- CJ Spencer
- Season:
- 1878-79
- NEXT GAMES:
- Friendly:
- Derby Town
- League:
- Everton
- GAME COUNT:
- Friendly:
- 133 (of 820)
- Total:
- 136 (of 7322)
- Sources:
- Saphire Blue - The Nottingham Forest Scrapbook
- Nottingham Guardian, Friday February 21st, 1879
Review:
During the second half, an injured Earp went into goal and Sands replaced him up front
The fourth goal was disputed between Smith and Widdowson.
BIRMINGHAM
Manager:
Goals:
Manager:
Goals:
Lineup:
Num | Pos | Player | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1 | GK | John Sands | |
2 | D | Charles Caborn | |
3 | F | Walter Luntley | |
4 | D | Arthur Bates | |
5 | D | George Golland | |
6 | M | Mark Holroyd | |
7 | F | Teddy Earp | |
8 | M | John Turner | |
9 | F | Sam Widdowson (c) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
10 | F | AH Smith ![]() | |
11 | M | Arthur Goodyer |
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