Sporting Life, 29 Dec 1881

Perry Villa (second team) v Acock’s Green Star

This association match was played at Acock’s Green on Saturday afternoon last, in the presence of a large number of spectators.  The play throughout was in favour of the Villa, though from time to time severely pressed by their opponents, and they were ultimately declared the winners by three goals to nil.  Umpire Mr Howard Bowen. Teams:-

Perry Villa – Dunnall (goal), Roper (back), Smith and Wakefield (half-backs), Parkes, Lane (captain), Squelch, Warren, Fryer and Short.

Acock’s Green – EJ Adam (Goal), F Pauline (back), Preston, Jenkins and Gardiner (half-backs), Stephens, Langley, EA Pauline (Captain), Neal, Smith, and Bradburn.