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13-03-20: Rotherham County Reserves (h) 3-3 : Midland League : 21/34
| Shirt No. | Player Name | Goals Scored |
Leeds United: | | | | | |
1. | Round, Elijah | | | |
2. | Waddington, Norman | | | |
3. | Jagger, H. | | | |
4. | Tillotson, Joe | | | |
5. | Hart, Ernest Arthur (Ernie) | | | |
6. | Rodgers, E. | 2 (16' 2-0, 90' pen 3-3) | | |
7. | Mason, George | | | |
8. | Ellson, Merton Frederick (Matt) | | | |
9. | Birtles, Thomas James (Tom) | | | |
10. | Fawcett, William Fraser | | | |
11. | Bedford, J. | 1 (10' 1-0) | | |
Rotherham County Reserves: | | | | | |
1. | Sutcliffe, Charles Spencer | | | | |
2. | Unknown | | | | |
3. | Unknown | | | | |
4. | Unknown | | | | |
5. | Unknown | | | | |
6. | Harrison, Eugene | 2 (36' 2-1, ?' 2-2) | | | |
7. | Cawley, Tom | | | | |
8. | Wallace | 1 (?' 2-3) | | | |
9. | Unknown | | | | |
10. | Unknown | | | | |
11. | Lee, Frank | | | | |
Match Report: Sheffield Star Green-Un: 13th March 1920:
LEEDS UNITED v ROTHERHAM COUNTY RESERVES
LEEDS UNITED v ROTHERHAM COUNTY RESERVES
There would be about 6,000 spectators when the game commenced. Opening play was very fast, both sides attacking in turn, but without success.
Leeds who adapted themselves to the heavy state of the ground better than did County, took advantage of the opportunities presented to them. It was following
faulty play on the part of the County half backs that Hart made a fine opening for Bedford, who, after twitting the Rotherham backs, sent in a powerful shot which
easily beat Sutcliffe. Then followed two unsuccessful by the County, and Leeds made a capital movement, in which plenty of excellent passing was displayed.
The Leeds forwards ably led by Birtles, easily outpaced the Rotherham defenders, and in the end the ball went to Rodgers, who scored the second goal. It was
after this that the County forced the United to play defensively for several minutes. They forced an abortive corner and although Wallace and Cawley had good
chances, they shot wide. Considering the the heavy state of the ground, play was fast and exciting, and although Leeds attacked far more frequently than their
opponents, the County backs tackled and spoilt more than one promising effort. After several minutes of midfield play, Rotherham took advantage of a faulty
pass by Tillotson, but Lee, after a speedy run, sent wide. A moment after the County had made a vigorous attack on the United goal, which resulted in E. Harrison
scoring. Near the interval Leeds forced a couple of corners, which came tonothing, and a free-kick enabled County to attack on the left, but Waddington cleared
by sending the ball out of play. In the second half, Rodgers scored again for Leeds in the dying minutes after a goalm from Harrison had given a temporary lead to
County.
Half-time score :-
Leeds United 2 goals Rotherham County Reserves 2 goals
RESULT:- LEEDS UNITED 3 goals ROTHERHAM COUNTY RESERVES 3 goals
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