THE SOCCER GAZETTE · JANUARY 20, 1900
Walsall recover to win at Woolwich Arsenal
C&D game used: Soccer Blast · PLAAY Games · ASN 1900 adaptation.
Football League Second Division · Venue unverified
Woolwich Arsenal 1–3 Walsall
Walsall came from behind to win 3–1 at Woolwich Arsenal. Ralph Gaudie scored at ten minutes; Joseph Murphy’s own goal levelled the score, before Martin and McAuley scored for Walsall. Martin and McAuley remain match-only identities.
Roger Ord made 0 saves; Billy Tennant made 11 saves. Injured and removed without replacements: 4′ Walter Bunch. The match recorded 2 cautions and 0 dismissals. No later absence is inferred.
Records after this replay: Woolwich Arsenal 6–4–8 (16 pts); Walsall 7–6–8 (20 pts). W–D–L, accepted ASN Football League Second Division matches. English records include historical opening team balances; Inter-City records cover ASN replays only. Cup results excluded. Replay finish: 94 minutes.
The goals
- 10′ — Ralph Gaudie scores for Woolwich Arsenal. Assist: Frank Lloyd.
- 13′ — Joseph Murphy own goal gives Walsall a goal.
- 53′ — Martin scores for Walsall.
- 88′ — McAuley scores for Walsall.
The match figures
| Statistic | Woolwich Arsenal | Walsall |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 21 | 5 |
| On target | 12 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Offsides | 4 | 2 |
| Cautions | 1 | 1 |
| Dismissals | 0 | 0 |
Match player observations
All 22 starters retained. Estimated selections do not assert historical appearances. Unresolved observations have no named career link.
Woolwich Arsenal
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan McNichol | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Jackson | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John William Anderson | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Dick | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Murphy | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank Lloyd | Estimated starter | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew McCowie | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ralph Gaudie | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Logan | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Tennant | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger Ord | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Walsall
| Player / identity scope | Selection | G | A | OG | Shots | On target | Saves | Cautions | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Bunch | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davis Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Lyon | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesar Jenkyns | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Taggart | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alf Dean | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McAuley Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jim Moffatt | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dailly Unresolved identity · match observation only | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Tennant | Estimated starter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Goalkeeper observations
| Keeper / identity scope | Saves | On target faced | Goals allowed | Clean sheet | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Ord | 0 | 2 | 3 | No | 0.0% |
| Billy Tennant | 11 | 12 | 1 | No | 91.7% |
Individual goalkeeper minutes are unavailable; unresolved keeper observations remain match-only.
Injuries and discipline
- 1′ — Frank Lloyd cautioned by the referee.
- 4′ — Walter Bunch injured and removed; no replacement recorded.
- 37′ — Jack Taggart 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.