1893–94 Liverpool F.C. season

The 1893–94 season was the second season in Liverpool F.C.'s existence, and was their first year in The Football League, in which they competed in the Second Division. The season covers the period from 1 July 1893 to 30 June 1894.

Liverpool
1893–94 season
ManagerWilliam Barclay & John McKenna
Second Division1st (promoted)
FA CupThird round
Top goalscorerJames Stott (14)

The club's first match in the Football League was against Middlesbrough Ironopolis on 2 September 1893. Liverpool won 2–0, Malcolm McVean scoring their first goal in league football.[1] Their first season in the Football League was a success. Liverpool finished the season unbeaten in 28 matches, 22 of which they won. Their success meant they finished top of the Second Division, but as there was no automatic promotion to the First Division, they were entered into the 'Test Match system'.

Test Match 1894

The Test Match was between Liverpool and the bottom team in the First Division. They beat Newton Heath to move up to the First Division.[2]

Liverpool (2nd Div. Champions)2–0Newton Heath (1st Div. 16th)
Attendance: 5,000

Players

One of the players, James Henderson from Scotland, was born in 1870 and played one match as a striker for Liverpool, after he was signed from a Scottish club named Annbank.[3]

References
  1. "Middlesbrough Ironopolis 0 - 2 Liverpool". LFC History. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  2. "Liverpool 2 - 0 Newton Heath". LFC History. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  3. "James Henderson". LFC History. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
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