THE SOCCER GAZETTE · JANUARY 20, 1900
Sheffield United overturn Bury’s early lead
C&D game used: Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · ASN 1900 adaptation.
Football League First Division · Venue unverified
Bury 1–4 Sheffield United
Sheffield United came from behind to beat Bury 4–1. Jack Plant’s third-minute goal was answered by George Hedley, Jack Almond, Billy Beer and Martin Moran.
Fred Thompson made 7 saves; Billy Foulke made 4 saves. Injured and removed without replacements: 77′ William Brimblecombe. The match recorded 2 cautions and 0 dismissals. No later absence is inferred.
Records after this replay: Bury 10–3–9 (23 pts); Sheffield United 16–7–0 (39 pts). W–D–L, accepted ASN Football League First Division matches. English records include historical opening team balances; Inter-City records cover ASN replays only. Cup results excluded. Replay finish: 96 minutes.
The goals
- 3′ — Jack Plant scores for Bury. Assist: Charles Sagar.
- 37′ — George Hedley scores for Sheffield United.
- 45′ — Jack Almond scores for Sheffield United. Assist: Harry Howard.
- 58′ — Billy Beer scores for Sheffield United.
- 83′ — Martin Moran scores for Sheffield United.
The match figures
| Statistic | Bury | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 10 | 18 |
| On target | 5 | 11 |
| Saves | 7 | 4 |
| Corners | 0 | 4 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Cautions | 2 | 0 |
| Dismissals | 0 | 0 |
Match player observations
All 22 starters retained. Estimated selections do not assert historical appearances. Unresolved observations have no named career link.
Bury
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Darroch | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Davidson | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Pray | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Leeming | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Ross | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Richards | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| William Brimblecombe | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasper McLuckie | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Sagar | Estimated starter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Plant | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Thompson | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Sheffield United
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Thickett | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Boyle | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Johnson | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Morren | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Howard | Estimated starter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Moran | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Beer | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Hedley | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Almond | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Priest | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Foulke | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Goalkeeper observations
| Keeper / identity scope | Saves | On target faced | Goals allowed | Clean sheet | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Thompson | 7 | 11 | 4 | No | 63.6% |
| Billy Foulke | 4 | 5 | 1 | No | 80.0% |
Individual goalkeeper minutes are unavailable; unresolved keeper observations remain match-only.
Injuries and discipline
- 23′ — Billy Richards cautioned by the referee.
- 77′ — William Brimblecombe injured and removed; no replacement recorded.
- 79′ — Tommy Davidson cautioned by the referee.
No later absence or suspension is inferred.
Reading this replay
- Official ASN tabletop replay using Soccer Blast by PLAAY Games and the existing ASN 1900 adaptation. Historical target scores, scorers and incidents were excluded from playing inputs.
- All January20 starting elevens are Estimated earlier-reference selections. Existing abilities and operational positions remain Derived/Estimated; historical calibration is unverified. Exact target-date participation and availability are not asserted.
- All starting observations remain in the match ledger. Uncertain identities are excluded from named career totals, scoring leaders and goalkeeper records; no surname-only identity merge is made.
- Existing period model: 90 minutes plus added time, no substitutions, period wording for cautions and dismissals. Restart, positional and disciplinary mechanics remain abstractions rather than a complete simulation of period laws.
- League wins earn two points and draws one, with the accepted goal-average convention. English season team standings include the preserved historical opening ledger; individual historical opening statistics remain partial. Inter-City records cover accepted ASN replays only and have no historical opening balance.
- Separate competitions retain separate records; Scottish Cup matches award no league points. Older results remain unchanged. An own goal is charged only to its defender and awards the opposing team a goal, with no attacking player goal.
- No later absence or suspension is inferred from a match injury or dismissal. Howard Harvey retains his single existing identity at Manchester City, with earlier Port Vale appearances preserved. No same-day Port Vale appearance is assigned.
- Venue was not independently verified in the submitted setup. Public records contain replay observations only; playing cards, numeric ability ratings, dice, seeds and private sessions stay private.