1897–98 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. season

The first game was a 7–0 win at home against 2nd Coldstream Guards, the second was a 4–3 loss to Luton Town.

The referee was classed as being poor, penalising the wrong players, not noticing a handball goal and not being able to handle what was called "a dirty game".

This led to some Tottenham supporters using foul language and some attacks on Luton players.

[2] Luton complained to the Football Association about the conduct at Northumberland Park, the result was that Tottenham had to play their next home game at Millwall's ground.

[3] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.