1892–93 Lincoln City F.C. season

April 2022 Lincoln City F.C. 1892–93 Jack Strawson Honorary Secretary Ground John O'Gaunts Football League Second Division 9th FA Cup Fourth round qualifier(eliminated by Grimsby) Lincolnshire Senior Cup Final(eliminated by Gainsborough Trinity) Frank Smallman (17) Frank Smallman (19) 1891–92 1893–94 _white_stripes _whitestripes3 _white_stripes FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 000000 FF0000 The 1892–93 season was the ninth season of competitive association football played by Lincoln City F.C. After finishing in ninth position in the Football Alliance in 1891–92, Lincoln City was one of 12 clubs elected to the newly formed Second Division for the 1892–93 Football League season. During the season, City coped well at home winning six of their 11 matches, but all season they constantly struggled only winning once at Burslem Port Vale, in the second half of the season Lincoln did score five goals in three home matches with Frank Smallman becoming the first Lincoln City player to score a hat-trick in the football league when he netted four against Burton Swifts in February. At the end of the season Lincoln finished 9th in the league and had to apply for re-election which was successful as the division was to be expanded to 16 teams. In the 1892-93 FA Cup Lincoln entered at the first qualifying round and after beating Newark Town, Greenhalgh's and Rotherham Town, they succumbed to a heavy 0–5 defeat away at local rivals Grimsby Town. In all competitive league and cup matches Lincoln used 20 players and had 10 different goalscorers, William Gresham, Quentin Neill, Frank Smallman and James Gresham played in all 22 league games and the six cup matches, Frank Smallman scored 19 goals in total while no other player reached double figures. Background Although Lincoln City struggled in the 1891–92 season in the Football Alliance finishing in 9th place and with debts of £110, the committee decided to spend a sizeable sum over the close season on summer wages and signing-on fees,Lincoln City F.C. The Official History Yore Publications 1-874427-47-X 14 the new recruits were goalkeeper William Gresham from Gainsborough Trinity, back Charles Coulton from Birmingham St George's and forwards James Kelly from Renton F.C. and finally Robert Cameron from Clydebank.Lincoln City Football Club http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000237/18920701/015/0004?browse=false 27 December 2015 Stamford Mercury 1 July 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Review September Lincoln City started their campaign at Bramall Lane against Sheffield Utd, the start was delayed by 35 minutes due to Lincoln turning up late and then they were a goal behind within 10 minutes, Robert Cameron scored Lincoln City's first ever football league goal before Sheffield regained the lead before half time, the game ended 2–4 in favour of the home side with Irving scoring the other Lincoln goal.Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18920906/009/0003?browse=false 3 January 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 6 September 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription The "Cits" had to wait three weeks before their next league game when they played away against Small Heath, but had no joy again as they found themselves four goals behind by the interval, they did manage to gain a consolation goal in the second half.The Football League http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18920926/062/0006 3 January 2016 London Evening Standard 26 September 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription October Lincoln's first home game was the reverse against Sheffield Utd, Mick Richardson came into the side for his debut, there were no goals in the first half, but a goal by Cameron secured Lincoln's first win and points of the season.Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18921004/009/0003 3 January 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 4 October 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription After their first win they travelled to meet Walsall Town Swifts who had yet to win in the league, the game started in a rain storm and the first half ended goalless, but not long after the break Lincoln scored the first goal, "this roused Walsall" who then equalised and carried on pressing, then with five minutes to go Walsall scored the winner and secured their first win of the season.The League http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000321/18921008/029/0003 9 January 2016 Nottingham Evening Post 8 October 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Lincoln entered the FA Cup at the 1st qualifying stage and were drawn at home against Newark, wet weather prevailed and was played under protest, Lincoln went one nil up after 10 minutes but Newark levelled just before half-time, Shaw got injured and had to retire, Lincoln had the better of the second half and finished winners by 3–1.Association Challenge Cup http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000181/18921017/056/0007 9 January 2016 Sheffield Independent 17 October 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Newark protested to the FA due to the bad state of the pitch so the match was ordered to be replayed at Newark.Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000206/18921021/016/0003 9 January 2016 Manchester Courier 21 October 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Before the replay Lincoln played host to Burslem Port Vale, and it wasn't long before the visitors were 2–0 up, before half-time Smallman scored out of a scrimmage, in the second half the home side pressed forward and Gresham levelled, then the visitors put on the pressure and scored twice in four minutes before Smallman scored a late goal, thus ending the match 3–4 to the visitors.Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18921028/002/0002?browse=false 17 January 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 28 October 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription In the replayed FA Cup match at Newark the home side went one up within the first five minutes before Kelly and Irving (2) scored for Lincoln, the home side came back with two goals of their own before a goal from a scrimmage put Lincoln through to the next round.The English Cup http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000327/18921028/053/0003 17 January 2016 Derby Daily Telegraph 28 October 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Just two days later Lincoln travelled to Greenhalgh's F.C. for the 2nd round qualifying tie in the FA Cup, a big crowd gathered due to the home team's good form, not long after the start Moore scored for Lincoln, it stayed like that till the second half when Lincoln scored two more goals, according to the Nottingham Evening Post both goalkeepers made "splendid" and "capital" saves, and in the end Lincoln won 3–0.Association Cup https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000321/18921029/038/0003 17 January 2016 Nottingham Evening Post 29 October 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription November Their next fixture was an away friendly fixture against Woolwich Arsenal, although Lincoln lost 0–4, it was noted for the appearance of Welsh International Bob Roberts playing in Lincoln colours having signed from Preston North End F.CFootball http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18921111/001/0002 24 January 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 11 November 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Roberts made his official debut a week later in the home league match against second place Darwen F.C., with Lincoln lying bottom of the league with two points, Lincolnshire Chronicle reported of the home fans "sanguine anticipation", and Lincoln didn't let their fans down, Smallman gave them a first half lead, in the second half Lincoln had their chances to improve the scoreline but it was Darwen who pressed near the end and after striking the crossbar they eventually grabbed a leveller.Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18921118/001/0002 24 January 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 18 November 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Next up was the home tie against Rotherham Town in the FA Cup 3rd qualifying round, 3000 spectators watched the match, although a close tie, Smallman and Irving put Lincoln 2 up before half time and the score stayed the same, so Lincoln progressed to the next round.Association Challenge Cup http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000181/18921121/092/0007 24 January 2016 Sheffield Independent 21 November 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription December This was a busy month for Lincoln they played five league games and one FA Cup match, first up was the away fixture at Burslem Port Vale, although the opening exchanges were even, Lincoln were soon leading by two goals, before Burslem pulled one back before half time, the home side pressed forward in the second half but were unable to add another goal, thus giving Lincoln their first away league win.Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18921209/001/0002 24 January 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 9 December 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Next up was the away tie in the 4th FA Cup qualifying against local rivals Grimsby Town, on a frozen pitch covered in sand the match went ahead in front of 4000 supporters, but it was a day to forget as Lincoln were soundly beaten 0–5.FA Challenge Cup http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000183/18921212/078/0007 24 January 2016 London Evening Standard 12 December 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Lincoln were back in bottom position after their visit to Burton Swifts, the game was fairly even until the 25th minute when attempting to save the ball Roberts put into his own net, and by half-time Burton had doubled their lead, after the restart the Swifts scored two more before Lincoln started to play better and Jock Fleming scored twice, but the game finished 2–4.League Division 2 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18921220/007/0003 24 January 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 20 December 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Over the Christmas period Lincoln had two home games, first up was third place Ardwick, Lincoln's Smallman scored the opener in the first half then both teams scored in the second half giving Lincoln an unexpected win.Division 2 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000033/18921226/032/0007 24 January 2016 Birmingham Daily Post 26 December 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Boxing Day was a bank holiday so around 2000 turned up to watch Lincoln host Crewe Alexandra, the match was played in dense fog and before Jock Fleming scored before half time Smallman had hit the bar and Crewe had a goal disallowed for offside, in the second half Crewe played stubbornly before equalizing near the end to earn a point.League Division 2 http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18921230/001/0002 16 July 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 30 December 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription Lincoln visited Northwich Victoria on New Year's Eve, a match watched by a 1000 spectators, Victoria won by 2–1 and it could have been a lot more if it hadn't been for the Lincoln backs.The Football League http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000250/18930102/089/0007 16 July 2016 Sheffield Daily Telegraph 2 January 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription January The New Year started with a home game against Small Heath, played in bitterly cold conditions on a hard surface, Lincoln went in at half time 2–1 leaders after being 1 down after 20 minutes, a goal each after the interval restored Lincoln's 1-goal lead, but the win was lost in the last fifteen minutes when Small Heath scored twice.The League Division 2 http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000181/18930109/052/0007 16 July 2016 Sheffield Independent 9 January 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription A week later Lincoln made the long trip to Darwen and within a minute of the start Lincoln were losing 0–1, Darwen continued to press and scored again before Roberts scored his first Lincoln goal from a free kick, in the second half Darwen scored again, they carried on pressing but shooting was made difficult due to the ice.Darwen v Lincoln City http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18930120/001/0002 16 July 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 20 January 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription Two weeks later Lincoln were again on their travels this time to Crewe Alexandra, they started better this time with James Gresham scoring in the first five minutes, Lincoln continued to have the better of the play then just before half time they conceded three goals in just three minutes, in the second half they added another, so Lincoln lost 1–4, their fourth defeat in a row.Football https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000237/18930203/029/0007 16 July 2016 Stamford Mercury 3 February 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription February After another two-week league break Lincoln needed some luck and the weather did its part when Burton Swifts visited, defending against the wind the home side only conceded one goal before half time, after the interval it was a different story with Lincoln playing with the wind they scored five times with Frank Smallman netting four, thus scoring Lincoln City's first ever Professional League hat trick.Lincoln v Burton http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000327/18930213/032/0003 17 July 2016 Derby Daily Telegraph 13 February 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription A week later Lincoln visited Grimsby Town for the first Lincolnshire derby in the Football League and according to the Lincolnshire Echo "a small band of 400 to 500 went out to Grimsby".Free Kick http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930220/047/0004 17 July 2016 Lincolnshire Echo 20 February 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription It turned out to be a good match with both teams scoring in each half to share the points, Smallman bagged himself another two goals. Northwich Victoria were up next at the John O'Gaunts ground and although the visitors were lying higher in the league table Lincoln were full of confidence, but very early on in the match Northwich took the lead, but before half time Smallman leveled the game with his seventh goal in three matches, the second half was a different matter as City scored three goals in as many minutes and just before the end Northwich scored an own goal, so in consecutive home matches Lincoln have won by 5–1.Saturday's Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930227/027/0003?browse=false 24 July 2016 Lincolnshire Echo 27 February 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription March Lincoln were at home again on the first Saturday in March against Lincolnshire rivals Grimsby Town, after three matches without defeat a lot was expected from the 3000 crowd and early on J.Gresham gave the home side the lead, but after that it was all Grimsby who went on to win the game 3–1.Second Division http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000327/18930306/030/0003 24 July 2016 Derby Daily Telegraph 6 March 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription A Lincolnshire Echo columnist reported "The City were very disappointing" and "it is time the Committee began to look up some new blood for next season" and "advised they fight shy of third rate Scotch men as long as there is a decent local man to be caught hold off."Free Kick http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930306/030/0004 24 July 2016 Lincolnshire Echo 6 March 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription It was over three weeks before Lincoln's next league game and that was another home match this time against Walsall Town Swifts, in front of 2000 spectators the game kicked off at 3:30 pm, and within five minutes Smallman put Lincoln ahead, all the action happened in the first half with Smallman scoring three times for his second hat trick of the season and making his tally off 10 goals in last five matches.Yesterday's Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930401/033/0003?browse=false 31 July 2016 Lincolnshire Echo 1 April 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription April Due to Easter this was Lincoln's second game in two days and their last at home in the league this season, they entertained Bootle and it was an evenly contested first half with Cits leading 1–0 thanks to a Raby goal, in the second half Lincoln had scored two more within six minutes off the start, Bootle scored a tame goal in reply before Lincoln added another two,Lincoln City v Bootle http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000250/18930403/130/0007 31 July 2016 Sheffield Daily Telegraph 3 April 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription so for the third time Lincoln had won a match by 5–1. Lincoln's last two matches of the season were both away and played within three days, both ended in defeat firstly against Bootle where they lost 1–4,Second Division http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000500/18930417/113/0007 1 August 2016 York Herald 17 April 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription then two days layer they suffered a 1–3 defeated to Ardwick,Football League http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930418/038/0003 1 August 2016 Lincolnshire Echo 18 April 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription in both matches Moore scored the Lincoln goals. Match details Football League Second Division DateLeaguepositionLincoln City 1892–93 http://www.statto.com/football/teams/lincoln-city/1892-1893 Statto.com Statto Organisation 1 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160119103200/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/lincoln-city/1892-1893 2016-01-19 liveOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendance 3 September 18927thSheffield UtdAL2–4Cameron, Irving4,00024 September 189211thSmall HeathAL1–4Kelly 3,0001 October 189211thSheffield UtdHW1–0Cameron2,0008 October 189211thWalsall Town SwiftsAL1–2Unknown1,50022 October 189212thBurslem Port ValeHL3–4Smallman 2, J.Gresham1,50012 November 189212thDarwenHD1–1Smallman3 December 189211thBurslem Port ValeAW2–1J.Gresham, Cameron17 December 189212thBurton SwiftsAL2–4Fleming 224 December 18929thArdwickHW2–1Smallman, Richardson26 December 18928thCrewe AlexandraHD1–1Fleming200031 December 189210thNorthwich VictoriaAL1–2Moore10007 January 189311thSmall HeathHL3–4J.Gresham, Smallman, Fleming150014 January 189311thDarwenAL1–3Roberts200028 January 189311thCrewe AlexandraAL1–4J.Gresham11 February 189310thBurton SwiftsHW5–1Smallman 4, Irving18 February 18939thGrimsby TownAD2–2Smallman 225 February 18939thNorthwich VictoriaHW5–1Smallman, Richardson, Raby, Fleming, Own-goal4 March 18939thGrimsby TownHL1–3J.Gresham300031 March 18939thWalsall Town SwiftsHW3–1Smallman 320001 April 18938thBootleHW5–1Raby 2, Smallman 2, Roberts200015 April 18939thBootleAL1–4Moore17 April 18939thArdwickAL1–3Moore2000 FA Cup RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendance1st Qual15 October 1892NewarkHW3–1Kelly, Irving 2Re-match27 October 1892NewarkAW4–3Kelly, Irving 2, Unknown2nd Qual29 October 1892Greenhalgh'sAW3–0Moore, Smallman, Cameron3rd Qual19 November 1892Rotherham TownHW2–0Smallman, Irving4th Qual10 December 1892Grimsby TownAL0–54000 Lincolnshire Cup RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendanceRefFinal5 April 1893Gainsborough TrinityThe Northolme, GainsboroughL0–43000Lincolnshire Cup – Final Tie http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18930407/001/0002 2 August 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 7 April 1893 Other matches DateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersAttendance Notes8 September 1892Nottingham ForestAL1–3J.Gresham2000Friendly matchThis Day's Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000321/18920908/009/0003 1 January 2017 Nottingham Evening Post 8 September 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription10 September 1892Gainsborough TrinityAW2–1Cameron, KellyFriendly matchGainsborough Trinity v Lincoln City http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000321/18920910/014/0003 1 January 2017 Nottingham Evening Post 10 September 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription14 September 1892Nottingham ForestHL2–3Shaw, CameronFriendly matchFootball http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000181/18920915/061/0008 1 January 2017 Sheffield Independent 15 September 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription17 September 1892Rotherham TownHW3–1Irving, Smallman, Unknown2000Friendly matchRotherham Town v Lincoln City http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000181/18920919/065/0007 1 January 2017 Sheffield Independent 19 September 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription29 September 1892Grimsby TownND2–2At Mablethorpe-match abandoned20 October 1892Grimsby TownAL3–5Benefit match for David Riddoch5 November 1892Woolwich ArsenalAL0–4Friendly matchFootball http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000354/18921111/001/0002 24 January 2016 Lincolnshire Chronicle 11 November 1892 British Newspaper Archive subscription26 November 1892Grimsby TownHL3–6Friendly match27 December 1892London Casuals HD1–1Friendly match21 January 18931st Royal ScotsHW3–2Roberts, Unknown (2)1000Friendly matchLincoln http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000321/18930128/071/0004 1 January 2017 Nottingham Evening Post 28 January 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription11 March 1893Grantham RoversHL1–2Friendly match18 March 1893NewarkHW3–1Raby, Irving, UnknownLincoln Charity Cup (semi-final)Lincoln Charity Cup http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930320/047/0003 29 January 2017 Lincolnshire Echo 20 March 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription25 March 1893Grimsby TownAL2–4Smallman, J.GreshamFriendly matchSaturday's Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930327/040/0003 1 February 2017 Lincolnshire Echo 27 March 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription4 April 1893Rotherham TownAL0–45000Friendly matchLincoln City v Rotherham http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930405/048/0003 4 August 2016 Lincolnshire Echo 5 April 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription20 April 1893Gainsborough TrinityHW3–0Smallman, Irving (2)Lincoln Charity Cup (Final)Lincoln Hospital Charity Cup http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930421/039/0004 1 February 2017 Lincolnshire Echo 21 April 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription22 April 1893Burton WanderersHW4–0Irving, Roberts, Moore, RabyFriendly matchSaturday's Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930424/037/0003 1 February 2017 Lincolnshire Echo 24 April 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription26 April 1893Grimsby TownHL2–3Roberts, SmallmanBenefit match for Arthur MarriottLincoln City V Grimsby Town http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930427/055/0004 1 February 2017 Lincolnshire Echo 27 April 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription29 April 1893Gainsborough TrinityHW3–0Mettam, Graham, RabyFriendly matchSaturday's Football http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000332/18930501/039/0003 1 February 2017 Lincolnshire Echo 1 May 1893 British Newspaper Archive subscription Squad statistics This table includes appearances and goals in nationally organised competitions – the Football League and FA Cup – only. NamePositionLeagueappsLeaguegoalsFA CupappsFA CupgoalsTotalappsTotalgoals William Gresham William Gresham (footballer)Goalkeeper22050270 Quentin NeillFull back22050270 A JacksonFull back201030 Charles CoultonFull back12050170 Edward Mettam Ned MettamHalf back15030180 George Shaw Slotch ShawHalf back401050 John Richardson Mick RichardsonHalf back17230202 George BuxtonHalf back001010 John Irving John Irving (footballer, born 1867)Forward20254256 Frank SmallmanForward2217522719 William Raby Joe RabyForward730073 James Kelly James Kelly (Glasgow)Forward8152133 Robert Cameron Robert Cameron (Lincoln City footballer)Forward15351204 Isaac Moore footballer, born 1867Forward22340263 James Gresham James Gresham (footballer)Forward22550275 Robert Roberts Robert Roberts (footballer, born 1864)Half back16210172 James Fleming Jock FlemingForward11500115 George BrammerHalf back200020 Robert McDermid Robert McDermid (footballer)Half back200020 William Graham William Graham (winger)Forward100010 References 2 Category:Lincoln City F.C. seasons Lincoln City F.C.