THE SOCCER GAZETTE · OFFICIAL ASN REPLAY · JANUARY 13, 1900
Maxwell wins a seven-goal thriller for Stoke
C&D game used: Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · ASN 1900 adaptation.
Deepdale, Preston · English Football League First Division
Preston North End 3–4 Stoke
Billy Maxwell’s second goal, at 88 minutes from Alf Wood’s assist, gave Stoke a 4–3 victory at Preston North End. Teddy Parsons opened at five minutes from Jack Kennedy’s assist, and Maxwell made it 2–0 a minute later. James Atherton replied at 15; Andrew Gara levelled at 59 from John Pierce’s pass. Kennedy restored Stoke’s lead at 74, but Adam Henderson made it 3–3 at 80 before Maxwell settled the match.
Preston led 12–9 in shots, with four on target for each side. Peter McBride conceded all four shots on target he faced; Tom Wilkes made one save. Stoke lost Joe Turner injured at 16 minutes; Preston lost Richard Orrell at 82, with no replacements recorded. Five cautions and no dismissal were recorded. The replay finished at 92 minutes; both January 13 elevens remain Estimated selections.
Replay finish: 92 minutes.
League records after this match
| Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 36 | 14 |
| Stoke | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 24 |
Recorded 1899–1900 league totals include the retained historical results before January 1 and accepted ASN First Division replays. Two points per win; one per draw. Friendly and cup records are separate.
The goals
- 5′ — Teddy Parsons scores for Stoke. Assist: Jack Kennedy.
- 6′ — Billy Maxwell scores for Stoke.
- 15′ — James Atherton scores for Preston North End.
- 59′ — Andrew Gara scores for Preston North End. Assist: John Pierce.
- 74′ — Jack Kennedy scores for Stoke.
- 80′ — Adam Henderson scores for Preston North End.
- 88′ — Billy Maxwell scores for Stoke. Assist: Alf Wood.
The match figures
| Statistic | Preston North End | Stoke |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 12 | 9 |
| On target | 4 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Cautions | 2 | 3 |
| Dismissals | 0 | 0 |
All 22 starting observations
Both January 13 elevens Estimated from earlier reference cards; target-date participation unverified.
Preston North End
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Orrell | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hugh Dunn | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eccleston | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter McIntyre | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Elliott | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Atherton | Estimated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Gara | Estimated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Stevenson | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Pierce | Estimated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Henderson | Estimated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter McBride | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stoke
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Robertson | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Eccles | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Teddy Parsons | Estimated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alf Wood | Estimated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jimmy Bradley | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Turner | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Maxwell | Estimated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kennedy | Estimated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Jones | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Tooth | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tom Wilkes | Estimated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Goalkeepers
| Keeper | Saves | On target faced | Goals allowed | Clean sheet | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter McBride | 0 | 4 | 4 | No | 0.0% |
| Tom Wilkes | 1 | 4 | 3 | No | 25.0% |
Individual keeper minutes are unavailable.
Injuries and discipline
- 16′ — Joe Turner injured and removed; no replacement recorded.
- 24′ — George Tooth cautioned by the referee.
- 25′ — Jack Eccles cautioned by the referee.
- 57′ — Alf Wood cautioned by the referee.
- 60′ — Joe Elliott cautioned by the referee.
- 82′ — Richard Orrell injured and removed; no replacement recorded.
- 84′ — Peter McIntyre cautioned by the referee.
No future absence or suspension is inferred.
Reading this replay
- Both January 13 elevens Estimated from earlier reference cards; target-date participation unverified.
- Individual traits, many period roles and goalkeeper abilities are Derived/Estimated. Existing full-season rating proxies include later matches; statistical calibration is unverified.
- Unresolved identities remain match-only. Estimated participation is a replay selection, not a verified historical appearance.
- Only recorded replay goals, assists, injuries, discipline and keeper observations are reported. No later absence, suspension, exact player minutes or historical result is inferred.
- League standings combine the retained pre-January historical result ledger with accepted First Division replays. Two points for a win, one for a draw, with goal average as the tiebreaker. Historical team results do not supply missing player statistics.
- Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · existing ASN 1900 adaptation. The historical January 13 score and scorers were excluded from replay inputs.
- Universal date remains January 13, 1900.
Venue evidence: Inherited home-ground convention; match-specific venue not independently checked.
January 13 fixture register · Earlier reference selections retained; a target-date XI was not established.