THE SOCCER GAZETTE · OFFICIAL ASN REPLAY · JANUARY 13, 1900
Moran strikes early; Sheffield United keep Derby out
C&D game used: Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · ASN 1900 adaptation.
Bramall Lane, Sheffield · English Football League First Division
Sheffield United 1–0 Derby County
Martin Moran scored at two minutes as Sheffield United beat Derby County 1–0 at Bramall Lane. No assist was recorded. United led 20–7 in shots and 7–1 on target; Billy Foulke made the one save required for his clean sheet, while Jack Fryer made six for Derby.
Hugh McQueen was cautioned at 49 minutes, Peter Boyle at 51 and Johnny May at 82. No injury or dismissal was recorded. The replay finished at 95 minutes. Both elevens were selected from earlier carded references; their January 13 historical participation has not been established.
Replay finish: 95 minutes.
League records after this match
| Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 22 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 45 | 15 | 37 |
| Derby County | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 25 | 20 |
Recorded 1899–1900 league totals include the retained historical results before January 1 and accepted ASN First Division replays. Two points per win; one per draw. Friendly and cup records are separate.
The goals
- 2′ — Martin Moran scores for Sheffield United.
The match figures
| Statistic | Sheffield United | Derby County |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 20 | 7 |
| On target | 7 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Cautions | 1 | 2 |
| Dismissals | 0 | 0 |
All 22 starting observations
Both January 13 elevens Estimated from earlier reference cards; target-date participation unverified.
Sheffield United
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Thickett | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Boyle | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harry Johnson | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Morren | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Howard | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Moran | Estimated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Beer | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Hedley | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Almond | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Priest | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Foulke | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Derby County
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Methven | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Staley | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Leckie | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Archie Goodall | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnny May | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fred Crump | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Arkesden | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Boag | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy MacDonald | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hugh McQueen | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Fryer | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Goalkeepers
| Keeper | Saves | On target faced | Goals allowed | Clean sheet | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Foulke | 1 | 1 | 0 | Yes | 100.0% |
| Jack Fryer | 6 | 7 | 1 | No | 85.7% |
Individual keeper minutes are unavailable.
Injuries and discipline
- 49′ — Hugh McQueen cautioned by the referee.
- 51′ — Peter Boyle cautioned by the referee.
- 82′ — Johnny May cautioned by the referee.
No future absence or suspension is inferred.
Reading this replay
- Both January 13 elevens Estimated from earlier reference cards; target-date participation unverified.
- Individual traits, many period roles and goalkeeper abilities are Derived/Estimated. Existing full-season rating proxies include later matches; statistical calibration is unverified.
- Unresolved identities remain match-only. Estimated participation is a replay selection, not a verified historical appearance.
- Only recorded replay goals, assists, injuries, discipline and keeper observations are reported. No later absence, suspension, exact player minutes or historical result is inferred.
- League standings combine the retained pre-January historical result ledger with accepted First Division replays. Two points for a win, one for a draw, with goal average as the tiebreaker. Historical team results do not supply missing player statistics.
- Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · existing ASN 1900 adaptation. The historical January 13 score and scorers were excluded from replay inputs.
- Universal date remains January 13, 1900.
Venue evidence: Inherited home-ground convention; match-specific venue not independently checked.
January 13 fixture register · Earlier reference selections retained; a target-date XI was not established.