Lot Essay
In the above match played at Hyde Road, Manchester, the Football League defeated the Irish League 8-0 before 10,000 spectators, with goals from Wheldon (2), Bloomer (2), Beats (2) and Schofield (2).
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A 9ct gold and enamel medal, the obverse inscribed Inter League Match, England v. Ireland, the reverse inscribed The Football League, England v. Ireland, F.Wheldon, 1897-8, with ring suspension