SOUTHPORT CENTRAL 2 EVERTON RESERVES 1

March 30, 1907. The Liverpool Courier.

Lancashire Combination Division One

This match which was of special importance to Everton in their struggle for championship, was played at Southport yesterday. The weather was splendid, and there was a good gate. Southport won the toss, and set the Blues to face the sun. Play was fast and even throughout the first half, and from a nicely worked breakaway by Everton, Roused scored after twenty minutes. Central tried hard to draw level, and obtained two fruitless corners in succession. Another following shortly afterwards Bullivant was hurt, and left the field, his place in goal being taken by McWhan. Central then reverted to the one-back game, which somewhat disorganised the play. Half-time Southport Central nil, Everton 1. In the second half, Bullivant re-appeared, and Alexander equalised, after about a quarter of an hour’s play. The referee cautioned two of the Blues after this for rough play. Central made another effort, and Aaron scored a second goal, amid great enthusiasm. Result Central 2 Everton 1