Match Details
Division Two (old)
Filbert Street | Monday 12 April 1897
| Leicester Fosse | 3 | - | 3 | Manchester City |
Starting Lineup
| Team | Age |
|---|
| Arthur Howes | 20 |
| Harry Davy | 28 |
| George Swift | 27 |
| Jimmy Brown | 27 |
| David Proudfoot | 25 |
| Jack Walker | 28 |
| Billy Dorrell | 24 |
| Willie Freebairn | 22 |
| Albert Carnelly | 26 |
| Johnny McMillan | 26 |
| David McDonald | 24 |
Notes
| - Average age of the Leicester City starting lineup: 25.95 |
| - Arthur Howes scored an own goal |
| - Dick Ray scored an own goal |
Other Details
| Manager: Henry Jackson |
| League position after match: 9 |
| Attendance: 1,000 |
| Result: Draw |