The 1898 Sheriff of London Charity Shield was the first edition of the

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. The match and subsequent replay were both drawn and hence the honour was shared between

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Match

Background

The contest was proposed by Sir Thomas Dewar who was a

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in 1897 and part of the organising committee.

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were league champions for the first time in their history in the

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were the premier amateur side of the time providing many of the

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players.

First-half

The first half was a very defensive encounter, partly due to the wet pitch. The referee Mr E.E. Stuart pulled up players from both sides for a large number of fouls.

Second-half

The second half saw more attacking play with strong showings from Corinthian's Smith and Burnup, however, the Sheffield backs Thickett and Cain were their match defensively.

Details

Replay

Background

The sides were largely unchanged with two changes for each to the initial lineups. Topham and W. L. Foster came in for Corinthian replacing Stanborough and Ingram. For Sheffield United, forwards

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and Hedley replaced

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First-half

Sheffield United scored first with a goal from their forward

following a pass from Cunningham.

Second-half

Fifteen minutes into the second half Corinthian's Topham was fouled near the goal mouth and a free kick resulted in a goal scored by W. L. Foster after a retake for encroachment. The game was again a strong defensive showing from both sides and at the end of 90 minutes Sheffield United refused to play extra time resulting in the honour being shared.

Details

References

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Sheriff of London Charity Shield 1898 Sheriff of London Charity Shield 1898