THE SOCCER GAZETTE · OFFICIAL ASN REPLAY · JANUARY 6, 1900
Bury rally twice to win a seven-goal thriller
C&D game used: Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · ASN 1900 adaptation.
Gigg Lane, Bury · English Football League Division One · Two points for a win
Bury 4–3 Notts County
Bury beat Notts County 4–3 at Gigg Lane after twice trailing. Joseph McMain scored for County from the penalty spot at seven minutes and again at 31, with William Ball assisting the second. Billy Richards replied at 41 before Charles Sagar levelled at 50.
Arthur Hadley restored County’s lead at 66 minutes. William Brimblecombe equalised two minutes later, and Jasper McLuckie scored the winner at 78 from Tommy Davidson’s assist. McMain was injured and removed at 46 minutes, without a replacement. Bury led 15–6 in shots and 8–3 on target. Bob Suter made four saves; Fred Thompson made none. The replay finished at 91 minutes.
Half-time: 1-2. Recorded replay finish: 91 minutes.
The goals
- 7′ — Joseph McMain scores for Notts County.
- 31′ — Joseph McMain scores for Notts County. Assist: William Ball.
- 41′ — Billy Richards scores for Bury.
- 50′ — Charles Sagar scores for Bury.
- 66′ — Arthur Hadley scores for Notts County.
- 68′ — William Brimblecombe scores for Bury.
- 78′ — Jasper McLuckie scores for Bury. Assist: Tommy Davidson.
Match figures
| Statistic | Bury | Notts County |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 15 | 6 |
| On target | 8 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Cautions | 2 | 2 |
| Dismissals | 0 | 0 |
Player observations
All 22 starters remain in the match ledger. Unresolved identities are excluded from named career records.
Bury
| Player / identity scope | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Darroch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Davidson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Pray | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Leeming | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Ross | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Richards | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William Brimblecombe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jasper McLuckie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Sagar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Plant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Thompson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notts County
| Player / identity scope | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Prescott | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Lewis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Bull | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Calderhead | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William Ball | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arthur Hadley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alexander Maconnachie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph McMain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Fletcher | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William Goss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bob Suter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Goalkeepers
| Keeper / identity scope | Saves | On target faced | Goals allowed | Clean sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Thompson | 0 | 3 | 3 | No |
| Bob Suter | 4 | 8 | 4 | No |
Own goals count in goals allowed without adding an opposition shot. Zero shots on target faced leaves save percentage unavailable. Exact individual minutes are unavailable.
Injuries and discipline
- 7′ — Charles Sagar cautioned by the referee.
- 31′ — Arthur Hadley cautioned by the referee.
- 43′ — William Goss cautioned by the referee.
- 46′ — Joseph McMain injured and removed; no replacement recorded.
- 66′ — William Brimblecombe cautioned by the referee.
Reading this replay
- Estimated match XI from accepted cards; historical participation unverified.
- Bury and Notts County use reconstructed selections from accepted cards; January 6 historical participation is unverified.
- Modern game roles are Derived and card/keeper ratings are Estimated. Exact historical strength and scoring calibration remain unverified.
- Official ASN tabletop replay using Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · ASN 1900 adaptation; historical source scores are not imported.
- Nominal 90-minute game with inherited added-time convention; exact individual player minutes are unavailable.
- Physical yellow/red cards were not used in 1900: YC/RC columns represent referee cautions and dismissals in this adaptation.
- No future injury absence or suspension is inferred. Only eligible named identities enter career totals.
- Own goals affect team scores and goals allowed, without an extra attacking player goal or shot. Zero shots on target faced leaves save percentage unavailable.