| 7. Round | 27/03/1897 | Derby County | - | Preston North End | 2:2 | ||||
| 8. Round | 08/04/1897 | Nottingham Forest | - | Preston North End | 0:0 | ||||
| 8. Round | 26/04/1897 | Preston North End | - | Aston Villa | 0:1 |
| 7. Round | 27/03/1897 | Derby County | - | Preston North End | 2:2 | ||||
| 8. Round | 08/04/1897 | Nottingham Forest | - | Preston North End | 0:0 | ||||
| 8. Round | 26/04/1897 | Preston North End | - | Aston Villa | 0:1 |
| Thomas Francis Eccleston | |
| Born: | 25.09.1875 |
| Place of birth: |
Preston, 
England |
| Nationality: |
England
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