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
- 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 Goals:
Forest:
Manager:
| 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 |