SOUTHPORT CENTRAL 1 EVERTON RESERVES 1

March 11 1895. The Liverpool Mercury

Liverpool Senior cup

At Southport. Everton sent their combination teams with Hillman in goal, and the Central were fully represented. Everton made a commencement against a stiffish breeze, notwithstanding which, the home goal was immediately threatened, but Gee’s splendidly play averted disaster. Near half time Halsall defeated Hollman after a scrimmage in goal. In the second half Everton showed better form. Murray equalising the result was a draw of 1 goal each.

LIVERPOOL CUP

Athletic News- Monday, March 11, 1895

Everton v Southport Central

As Everton were engaged otherwise, the Combination team did duty at Southport against the Central in the above cup competition, and the game was one of the most exciting and fastest matches that has been played at Southport lately. The Everton men played a good, strong game, but could not take much out of the Central defence, who played with more than their usual effectiveness, Gee in particularly making several marvellous saves, and rescuing his side from destruction in many a hot moment. Only one goal came in the first half, this falling to the lot of the home team, who had the breeze in their favour, after a brief but stirring tussle in the visitors’ goal mouth. Halsall getting a good chance, which he turned into account. Everton, gained by this downfall, put in all they knew, but northing more was done up to half-time. The wind had increased in force in the second half, which opened all in favour of Everton. Murray scored a soft goal immediately after what looked perilously like a free kick for hands given to quite the wrong side. warm work ensued on either side, Everton being once within an ace of scoring with a terrific shot, which Gee shovelled out with marvellous dexterity. Central, too, had an easy chance, which was mulled. Hillman had next to nothing to do, and what work he did he made for himself. Once he ran out thirty or forty yards to the ball, which would never have gone near the goal. Fouls were frequent towards the close, but nothing was added by either team, the game ending in a draw. The defence on both sides was superb.

LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP-SEMI-FINAL

The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, March 11, 1895

SOUTHPORT CENTRAL v.  EVERTON

Played at Southport before 2,000 spectators. The Central won the toss, and Clark kicked off. The Central ran down immediately, and Hastings shot over. Everton took up the running, and when dangerous Duncan McLaren returned, Gee kicked out, and directly afterwards Hillman threw out an easy shot. Halsall was fouled, and as a result Bryce put in a good shot, which Hillman saved. Play ruled fast, Everton pressing most. Gee had several shots to deal with, and Hillman conceded a corner, which came to nothing. Play was now mostly in midfield, both sides showing capital form. Everton were awarded a foul in front of goal, and then conceded one, upon which the Central took the play to the other end. Halsall shot in, and Hillman fisted out splendidly. The ball was returned, Hillman ran out, but missed, and Halsall scored amid great enthusiasm. Half-time;- Central 1, goal, Everton nil. Final result; Southport Central 1 goal, Everton Combination 1 goal.